This document is a presentation on the introduction to mechatronics. It defines mechatronics as the application of electronics and computer technology to control mechanical systems. It discusses the importance of mechatronics in automation and provides examples of mechatronic systems in various applications like manufacturing, transportation, and daily life. The presentation aims to help students understand the basic concepts of mechatronics and how it integrates different engineering disciplines.

1. Program (B.Tech) – Semester (V)
Course ( Name of the course)
Session No (2020-21)
Introduction to Mechatronics
By
Prof. Kumar Kanishka
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2. • Introduction to Mechatronics.
• Definition of Mechatronics.
• Importance of Mechatronics in automation.
• Mechatronics system.
• Disciplinary Foundations of Mechatronics.
• Levels of Mechatronic Systems’ Integration.
• Mechatronics Systems in our daily life.
• Mechatronics Systems in Manufacturing Applications.
• Mechatronics Systems in Transportation Applications.
• Smart RoboticsApplication.
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After this session the learner will be able to:
• To study the definition and elements of
mechatronics system.
• To learn how to apply the principles of mechatronics
and automation for the development of systems.
Learning Objectives

4. Introduction
Introduction to Mechatronics
• Mechatronics can also be termed as replacement of mechanics with electronics or enhance
mechanics with electronics.
• For example, in modern automobiles, mechanical fuel injection systems are now replaced with
electronic fuel injection systems.
• This replacement made the automobiles more efficient and less pollutant.
• With the help of microelectronics and sensor technology, mechatronics systems are providing high
levels of precision and reliability.
• By employment of reprogrammable microcontrollers or PLC, it is now easy to add new functions
and capabilities to a product or a system.
• Today’s domestic washing machines are “intelligent” and four- wheel passenger automobiles are
equipped with safety installations such as air-bags, parking (proximity) sensors, antitheft
electronic keys etc.

5. Definition:
“Mechatronics is a concept of Japanese origin
(1970’s) and can be defined as the application of
electronics and computer technology to control the
motions of mechanical systems.”
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Mechanism Electronics
Mechatronics

6. Definition:
• It is a multi-disciplinary approach to product and
manufacturing system design.
• It involves application of electrical, mechanical,
control and computer engineering to develop
products, processes and systems with greater
flexibility, ease in redesign and ability of
reprogramming.
• It concurrently includes all these disciplines.
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Importance of Mechatronics in automation
• Today’s customers are demanding more variety and higher levels of flexibility in the products.
• Due to these demands and competition in the market, manufacturers launch new/modified
products to survive.
• It is reducing the product life as well as lead-time to manufacture a product.
• It is therefore essential to automate the manufacturing and assembly operations of a product.
• There are various activities involved in the product manufacturing process.

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Mechatronics system
• A Mechatronics system integrates various technologies involving.
• Sensors & Measurement systems,
• Drives & Actuation systems (Mechanical / Pneumatics /Hydraulics),
• Controlling system (microprocessor / microcontroller / PLC) and
software engineering.

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Mechatronics system

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Disciplinary Foundations of Mechatronics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Information & Technology Engineering

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Levels of Mechatronic Systems’ Integration
• conveyors,
• rotary tables,
• auxiliary manipulators
The First Level

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Levels of Mechatronic Systems’ Integration
The Second Level
• operated power machines (turbines and generators),
• machine tools and industrial robots with numerical
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Levels of Mechatronic Systems’ Integration
Synthesis of new precise, information and
measuring high technologies gives a basis for
designing and producing intellectual
mechatronic modules and systems.
The Third Level

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Mechatronics Systems in our daily life
MEMS
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Computers Cars
Consumer
Electronics
Stealth Bomber
High Speed Trains
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Mechatronics Systems in Manufacturing Applications
•Desktop sized Factory
•Build small parts with a small factory
•Greatly reduces space, energy, and materials
Micro Factory Micro Factory Drilling Unit

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Mechatronics Systems in Manufacturing Applications
CNC Bending
•Fully automated bending: load sheet metal and the finished bent parts come out
•Can bend complex shapes

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Mechatronics Systems in Transportation Applications
TypicalApplications
•Brake-By-Wire system
•Steer-By-Wire
•Integrated vehicle
dynamics
•Camless engines
•Integrated starter
alternator
Automobiles
OEM Driven
•Reliability
•Reduced weight
•Fuel economy
•Manufacturing flexibility
•Design freedom
•Advanced safety features
•Cost
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•Train Position and Velocity constantly
monitored from main command center.
•Error margin in scheduling no more than
30 seconds
•Fastest trains use magnetic levitation
High Speed Trains
JR-Maglev
Top Speed: 574 km/h (357 mph)
Country: Japan
Magnetic Levitation
TransportationApplications
Transrapid
Top Speed: 550 km/h (340 mph)
Country Germany

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Advantages
Simple and intuitive personal
transportation device
Systems Uses
•Tilt and pressure sensors
•Microcontroller
•Motors
•Onboard power source
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TransportationApplications

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Advantages
Robot with rough-terrain mobility that could
carry equipment to remote location.
Smart RoboticsApplication
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•Carry 340 lb
•Run 4 mph
•Climb, run, and walk
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21. • This complete slides deals with the study of Mechatronics system and its application.
• Mechatronics play a vital role in forming the platform for advancements in emerging
technologies.
• Mechatronic engineering is a mix of accuracy, mechanical engineering, electronics and
computer systems.
Conclusion