Title :
Mechatronics, systems and elements
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Ind. & Manuf. Syst. Eng., Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Abstract :
The author introduces and defines mechatronics and its elements. The term has come to designate all complex products/processes requiring the integration of electronic, mechanical, computer (microprocessor), consumer, industrial, and military products. The topics described are mechatronics systems elements; subsystem technology; challenges for US industry; US academic institution challenges; educational initiatives; education to support CIM and mechatronics systems; and possible projects in this area
Keywords :
CAD/CAM; education; micromechanical devices; CIM; US industry; academic institution challenges; educational initiatives; mechatronics; subsystem technology; systems elements; Computer industry; Computer science education; Defense industry; Educational technology; Electronics industry; Industrial electronics; Mechatronics; Microprocessors; Military computing; Product design;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Manufacturing Technology Symposium, 1990 Proceedings, Competitive Manufacturing for the Next Decade. IEMT Symposium, Ninth IEEE/CHMT International
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
DOI :
10.1109/IEMT9.1990.115027
