Mechatronics for the 21st Century
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Mechatronics Master Class Schedule
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Modeling & Analysis of Dynamic Physical Systems
High-Performance Mechatronic Motion Systems
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Human-Centered Design
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Model-Based Design
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Mechatronic System Design
Automotive Mechatronics
Control System Design: Feedback, Feedforward, & Observers
Web-Handling Mechatronic Applications Fluid Power Mechatronic Applications
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Workshop Introduction • What are the Workshop Goals? • Give you, the engineers, the best introduction possible in mechatronic system design. Empower each and every one! • Show the importance of human-centered, model-based multidisciplinary design in modern engineering practice. • Show the relevance of mechatronics to innovation.
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How Will This Happen? • Not a Class or Lecture! Not About Me! All About YOU! • Interactive and Participant-Focused. • All about fostering innovation & life-long learning, enhancing understanding and insight, and creating collaboration now and in the future among you. K. Craig
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Physical System
Solenoid
Physical Model? Mathematical Model? Predicted Dynamic Behavior?
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Engineering Problem Solving • Engineers are problem solvers. • The only way to learn problem solving is to do it! • Only a human can solve problems; the computer is a tool. • Design problems are the heart of engineering. To solve them requires creativity, teamwork, and broad knowledge. • The approach to solving an engineering problem should proceed in an orderly, stepwise fashion, but often problem solving is an iterative procedure. • To become a good problem solver, an engineer must have: knowledge, experience, learning skills, motivation, and communication and leadership skills. The ability to logically break a problem into pieces is most important. K. Craig
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PI Control of a 1st-Order Electrical System
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Simulink Simulation Diagram
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Model, Analyze, & Predict Predicted Response in Simulink
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Real-Time Control Code
Arduino Microcontroller & Auto-Code Generation in Simulink
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Predicted Response
Actual Response
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Mechatronics & Innovation • What are the major challenges for today’s technological companies? • What is innovation? What are the myths of innovation? • How does a company determine its innovation maturity level? • What is mechatronics and how does it enhance innovation? • What concrete steps can a company take to create a culture of innovation? • How will a company know it is successful?
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Innovation Invention, Discovery, Creative Thinking, and Progress Focus on People and Their Problems – Good Design Take Risks and Let Ideas Grow K. Craig
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The Right Mindset • Technical expertise without the right motivation and without a vision will not lead to successful designs. • Focus on the need; become an expert in the problem and solve the right problem. View problems as opportunities to excel! Don’t ask the customer what they think they need, ask what the problem is! Don’t overlook the big picture; look at the problem and its surroundings; test the limits (big, small, fast, slow, …) as you explore the problem; never stop asking “Why?” • Find inspiration from outstanding examples – products, people, companies, methods. Embrace the design attitude: be willing to take risks, try different things, extend yourself, and learn from failure. Identify multiple solutions to the problem; it is highly unlikely that the first solution identified will be the best solution. K. Craig
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Can Anyone Be Creative? • Preparation • Incubation • Illumination
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Myths of Innovation • The Eureka Moment • Build On-Line Forums And They Will Come • Open Innovation Is The Future • Pay Is Paramount • Bottom-Up Innovation is Best • Conclusion
Innovation is the lifeblood of any large organization. But, there are no quick fixes, panaceas, or one-size-fits-all solutions. K. Craig
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Innovation Maturity Level • Leadership & Strategy: The CEO champions innovation. • Customer Focus: The company sees its customers as its most important stakeholder. • Innovation: The company has at least one corporate goal that drives innovation; there is an innovation process and it is used on all projects. • Management and Training: Project leaders bust through walls. They are the company’s future GMs. • Culture and Environment: People are empowered and are seen as value creators; excellent communications. • Decision Making: Decisions are made quickly and delegated down. K. Craig
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