This project-based learning course covers the basic concepts and skills required for designing and building automated systems with a particular focus on manufacturing systems. Different sensors and pneumatic and hydraulic actuators that are commonly utilised in automated manufacturing systems are reviewed.

You will learn how to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) to program and control systems equipped with comparable sensors and actuators. The course then introduces the basic concepts of discrete signals and systems, and digital control systems. You will gain hands-on experience and knowledge of designing and building a complete automated system using PLC's through engaging in a project.