Course code Course title L T P J C

MEE2012 MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION 3 0 2 0 4

Pre-requisite MEE2031/MEE1007 Syllabus version
Anti-requisite Nil v. xx.xx
Course Objectives:
1. To learn the concepts of automation systems in manufacturing sector.
2. To explore the robotics application in manufacturing.
3. To be aware of intelligent machining operations.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
 Identify the basic components required for manufacturing systems automation
 Intend an automated material handling and inspection systems with robotics
 To know the fundamentals about smart manufacturing and Intelligent manufacturing systems
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2,14,17
Module:1 Automation 5 hours SLO: 2,17
Introduction, automation principles and strategies, basic elements of advanced functions, levels
modeling of manufacturing systems, Introduction to CNC programming.
Module:2 Automated Handling And Storage system 6 hours SLO: 2,17
Automated material handling systems , AGV, Transfer mechanism , Buffer storage , Analysis of
transfer lines, Robots in material handling, Automated storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) -
carousel storage, Automatic data capture, bar code technology, Automated assembly systems
Module:3 Automated Manufacturing system 6 hours SLO: 2,17
Group Technology, Part family, Sensor technologies, Automated inspection and testing,
Coordinate measuring machines, Machine vision, Rapid prototyping.
Module:4 Programmable controllers in Automation 7 hours 2,17
PLC Architecture, Modes of operation, Programming methods, Instructions, Instruction
addressing, latches, timers and counters.
Module:5 Advanced Control Strategies in Automation 7 hours SLO: 2,17
SCADA, DCS, Integration of PLC, SCADA and DCS with manufacturing systems, Man-machine
interfaces, Introduction to PLM, Case studies.
Module:6 Smart Factory and Smart Manufacturing 6 hours SLO: 2,17
Industry 4.0- Standard, Real-time production monitoring techniques with smart sensors,
Configuration of smart shop floor, traceability and call back of defective products
Module:7 Intelligent Manufacturing Systems 6 hours SLO: 2,17
Artificial Intelligence based systems, Virtual Business, e-Commerce Technologies, Global
Manufacturing Networks, Digital enterprise technologies, IOT in manufacturing
Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours
Total Lecture hours: 45 hours
Text Book(s)
Sensors and Control Systems in Manufacturing, Second Edition
1. Mikell P. Groover, Automation, Production Systems and Computer-Integrated
Manufacturing, 2016, Fourth edision, Pearson Education, New Delhi.
Reference Books
1. P. Radhakrishnan, S. Subramanyan, V. Raju, CAD/CAM/CIM, New age International, New Delhi.
2. Yusuf Altintas, Manufacturing Autmation, 2012, Cambridge University Press, USA.
3. David Bedworth, Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing, TMH, New Delhi.
4. Gupta A. K., Arora S. K., Industrial Automation and robotics, 2013, Third Edision, University Science
Press, New delhi.
5. Rajesh Mehra, Vikrant Vij, PLSc & SCADA Thory and Practice, 2011, First Edision, University
Science Press, New delhi.
List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative) SLO: 14
The lab itself provides students with the opportunity to design and construct an automated
manufacturing system and alerts them to the types of problems that arise. Specifically, students
will:
 Design and build an automated manufacturing system
 Learn to programme state of the art industrial robots
 Manage a project and learn how to work as a team
1. Industrial Robot Programming 4 hours
2. Automation using PLC such as bottle filling, elevator control 6 hours
3. Online inspection using machine vision system 5 hours
4. Process automation simulation using SCADA 5 hours
5. Interfacing HMI with PLC 5 hours
6. Factory flow simulation 5 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 30 hours
Recommended by Board of Studies DD-MM-YYYY
Approved by Academic Council No. xx Date DD-MM-YYYY