Automation Design and Simulation

Automation Design and Simulation (42 hours) Skills Course Reference Number: CRS-Q-0040190-PRE This highly practical module provides participants with the methods for assessing the manufacturing processes so that automation meeting the requirements can be selected for productivity improvements. Techniques of design and simulation will be introduced for a robotics system set-up and programming. Methods of sensing and locating workpieces for part handing will be taught. The participants will be guided through the process of developing and executing practical projects for acquiring the competencies in automation process studies and automation system simulation. Why This Course • Designed specifically based on local industry demand • Highly practical and intensive • Latest knowledge and up-to-date automation technology • Case studies highlighting industrial automation applications • Expert trainers in the field with industrial experience Who Should Attend This module is designed for production supervisors, industrial engineering engineers, production engineers, planners, production managers, production control managers, and other professionals involved in production and process management, shop-floor operations management, procurement and materials management from the precision engineering, electronics, aerospace and automotive sectors. Upon Completion of this Course Electronic certificates (e-Certs) are issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to participants who have attended and attained competency in the Singapore Skills Framework training modules. When & Where Please visit our website at www.a-star.edu.sg/SIMTech/KTO for the course schedule. Training Venue: Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, Level 8, Singapore 138634

What You Will Learn Overview of Automation Design and Simulation • State-of-the-art tools for automation design and simulation • Manufacturing automation assessment method • Quantitative automation assessment by multi-criteria decision making Automation Design and Robotic Application • P roduct and part modelling and inspection • Robotic manipulation and simulation • Introduction of robot operation system (ROS) • Robot operation system for industrial application Automation and Process Simulation • Material transfer process simulation for industry • Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) for industrial process simulation About the Trainers Dr Lin Wen-Jong is a Principal Research Engineer with SIMTech. He has more than twelve years of industry experience with SMEs and MNCs such as IBM (Taiwan and Singapore), GE (Singapore), Schlumberger (Singapore) etc. He serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the National University of Singapore and a part-time teaching staff with the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His field of research interests includes mechanical design, FEM, neural network, Fuzzy logical, motion control, real-time control and robotics with physical background and experience in mechanical/software control engineering, and a wide range of automation projects in the food industry, medical equipment, aerospace overhaul and precision machines. Dr Lin is a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMech) and a Chartered Engineer (CEng) of Engineering Council in UK. Dr Luo Hong is a Senior Research Engineer with SIMTech. Since 1999, she has been engaged in sensing and automation-related research areas such as welding process automation and vision-based on-line monitoring, and vision and force control for micromanipulation. Presently, she focuses on 2D/3D data analytics for object recognition and 3D pose localisation in material handling applications, and deep learning of phased array ultrasonic data for the automation of weld flaw detection. Dr Sun Yeow Cheng is a Researcher from the Mechatronics Group with SIMTech. He has been a technical and project leader for various automation and robotised finishing projects with local SMEs, MNCs, R&D institutes and technology centres since 2008. He served as a subject matter expert in the areas of mechanized finishing processes and technology development during his secondment with Rolls-Royce Singapore in 2014 & 2015. His areas of research interest include industrial robotics and mechatronic systems. Course Fee and Funding • The full course fee for this module is S$4,000 before SkillsFuture funding & GST. • All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 21 years and above can enjoy SkillsFuture funding of up to 70% of the course fee. • Singaporean or Permanent Resident employees fully sponsored by SMEs can enjoy SkillsFuture funding support of up to 90% of the course fee under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme, subject to eligibility criteria. • Singaporeans aged 40 years and above can enjoy SkillsFuture funding of up to 90% of the course fee under the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES). • Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only). For more information about the funding, please visit SkillsFuture Singapore website at www.ssg.gov.sg Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology For enquiries, please contact: 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-04, Singapore 138634 Dr Lin Wei Tel: +65 6590 3193 | Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.a-star.edu.sg/SIMTech/KTO 06/2020