RoboticsAutomated Manufacturing Careers

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Robotics/Automated Manufacturing Careers

• Engineering
• PLC Programmer
• Sales Engineer
• Field Service Tech
• Electrical Designer
• Maintenance Tech
• Technical Educator

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Goals

• Meet state standards and prepare students for a
  technological world
• Apply core abilities in math, science and
  communications to real world applications
• Expand knowledge of technology based career
  options

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The FVTC Connection

• Coordinated curriculum with 2 year Associate
  Program Automated Manufacturing Systems
  Technician
• Credit Options
• Technical Support

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How does this program fit?

• Complements traditional classes
• Creates engineering sequence curriculum
• Meets standards
• Integrates core classes concepts

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Suggested Engineering Sequence of Tech Ed Classes

• Intro to Technology survey
• AC/DC Fundamentals
• Applied Metals Technology
• Mechanical Design 1
• Principles of Technology (Energy Concepts
  Curriculum)
• Manufacturing and Robotics

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Method

• Classroom Instruction in processes and technology
  of robotics/manufacturing
• Safety orientation
• Lab experience with construction of manufacturing
  cells and systems control
• Industry field trips
• Direct participation with Technical College

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Interactive TV Course

• Multiple sets of materials
• Lab instruction and supervision via ITV
• Rotating to sites
• Field trips
• Group interaction

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What does it take to do robotics?

• Work space
• Computer Systems
• Software
• Hardware-PLCs
• Kits/ROBOLAB
• Tools-general/electrical
• Storage

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Funding and support

• CESA Grant
• Carl Perkins 10 Grant
• Technical College Mini Grant
• Technical College know-how !
• Industry
• Parents Board

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Actual Outside Funding-KHS

• Grants
• Technical Assistance
• Materials/ software donations

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Content

• History and fundamentals of robotics
• Career options
• Team/group problem solving
• Safety in industry
• Demonstration robotics project
• Manufacturing processes
• Design multifunction cell

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Content

• Apply PLC programming in ladder logic
• Create an auto guided vehicle AGV
• Operate a networked robotics system
• Identify and use number systems
• Use sensors in robotic applications
• Incorporate timers in systems

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Assessment Benchmarks

• Students demonstrate competency in operational
  group projects
• Students Demonstrate individual projects and
  products
• Students produce technical documentation of
  process and results
• Students score 80 or better on review

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Content

• Construct programs using industry standard input
  out modules
• Investigate supervisory control and data
  acquisition systems
• Create industrial flow charts
• Construct a prototype of an original design

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Content

• Summarize results in an engineering report
• Analyze design improvements
• Blueprint design ideas
• Demonstrate QC concepts by measuring and
  benchmarking
• Justify project in oral presentation