Certification in Sensors for Manufacturing Automation

Deep Dive: Sensors and Their Uses for Manufacturing Automation


What you'll learn
Manufacturing Automation
Sensors
Measurement system and potentiometer sensors
Displacement, position and proximity sensors
Fluid flow, pressure, and temperature measurement

Requirements
Eager to Learn Manufacturing Automation

Description
This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of
sensors for manufacturing automation
. Through a series of detailed lectures, participants will gain insights into the principles of sensor operation, integration, and data interpretation, enabling them to optimize automated systems for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. The curriculum covers a range of sensor technologies, their applications, and how to effectively implement them in various manufacturing processes. Topics include an introduction to
sensors and transducers
, example sensors and transducers, and their various applications.
The course delves into the first group of sensors, covering
potentiometer sensors
, their correlation, and
various applications.
Participants will explore strain gauge element sensors, including the Wheatstone bridge configuration and multiple strain gauge applications.
Capacitive element sensors
are discussed, including their industrial construction and applications. The course also covers
Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs)
, their applications in roller spacing, injection molding machines, and valve operations, as well as
Rotary Variable Differential Transformers (RVDTs).
Further, participants will learn about eddy
current proximity sensors, inductive proximity switches, and their applications. Optical encoders, including their use in servo motors,
are explored in detail. Pneumatic sensors and their applications, proximity switches, and photoelectric sensors are also covered.
The course includes in-depth discussions on Hall effect sensors, their applications in fuel control and monitoring, and fluid pressure measurement. Additional topics include LVDTs with bellows, piezoelectric sensors, tactile sensors, liquid flow measurement, turbine meters, and various temperature measurement techniques such as bi-metallic strips, RTDs, thermistors, and thermocouples.
Finally, the course addresses light sensors, including
photoresistors and photodiodes,
and their applications. Participants will learn about the selection of sensors for specific manufacturing needs, ensuring they can choose the most appropriate sensor technology for their automation projects. Through real-world case studies, this course bridges theoretical concepts with practical implementation, preparing participants to proficiently leverage sensor technology in manufacturing automation.
Who this course is for:
Mechanical Engineer
Production & Industrial Engineer
Mechatronics Engineering
Practicing engineers
UG, PG students of Mechanical
Freshers
SCM Professionals

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