====== Industrial Automation ======


Module 1: Introduction to Industrial Automation

1.1 [[products:ict:industrial_automation:what_is_industrial_automation|What is Industrial Automation?]]

1.2 [[products:ict:industrial_automation:historical_overview_and_evolution_of_automation|Historical Overview and Evolution of Automation]]

1.3 [[products:ict:industrial_automation:advantages_and_benefits_of_industrial_automation|Advantages and Benefits of Industrial Automation]]

1.4 [[products:ict:industrial_automation:industrial_automation_trends_and_future_prospects|Industrial Automation Trends and Future Prospects]]

1.5 [[products:ict:industrial_automation:challenges_and_concerns_in_industrial_automation|Challenges and Concerns in Industrial Automation]]

Module 2: Fundamentals of Control Systems

2.1. [[products:ict:industrial_automation:introduction_to_control_systems|Introduction to Control Systems]]

2.2. [[products:ict:industrial_automation:types_of_control_systems|Types of Control Systems (Open-loop, Closed-loop, Feedback, Feedforward)]]

2.3. [[products:ict:industrial_automation:sensors_and_transducers_in_industrial_automation|Sensors and Transducers in Industrial Automation]]

2.4. [[products:ict:industrial_automation:actuators_and_control_valves|Actuators and Control Valves]]

2.5. [[products:ict:industrial_automation:basics_of_programmable_logic_controllers|Basics of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)]]

2.6. [[products:ict:industrial_automation:introduction_to_distributed_control_systems_dcs|Introduction to Distributed Control Systems (DCS)]]

2.7. Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs)

Module 3: Industrial Communication Protocols

3.1. Introduction to Communication Protocols in Automation

3.2. Fieldbus Systems (Profibus, Modbus, DeviceNet, etc.)

3.3. Ethernet-based Protocols (Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, etc.)

3.4. Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Communication in Industry 4.0


Module 4: Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and SCADA

4.1. Role of HMI in Industrial Automation

4.2. Designing Effective HMIs for Operator Control and Monitoring

4.3. SCADA Systems and Data Acquisition

4.4. Real-time Monitoring and Alarm Management

4.5. Data Historians and Reporting



Module 5: Industrial Robotics

5.1. Introduction to Industrial Robots

5.2. Types of Industrial Robots (Articulated, SCARA, Delta, etc.)

5.3. Robot Programming and Simulation

5.4. End-of-Arm Tooling (Grippers, Sensors, etc.)

5.5. Safety and Collaborative Robotics



Module 6: Motion Control Systems

6.1. Introduction to Motion Control

6.2. Servo Motors and Drives

6.3. Stepper Motors and Drives

6.4. Motion Control Programming and Applications



Module 7: Industrial Automation Sensors and Actuators

7.1. Proximity Sensors (Inductive, Capacitive, Ultrasonic, etc.)

7.2. Photoelectric Sensors (Through-beam, Retroreflective, etc.)

7.3. Pressure Sensors, Temperature Sensors, and Flow Sensors

7.4. Control Valves and Actuators



Module 8: Industrial Automation in Manufacturing

8.1. Automated Assembly Lines and Robotics in Manufacturing

8.2. Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

8.3. Industrial Automation in Automotive Manufacturing

8.4. Robotics and Automation in Electronics Manufacturing



Module 9: Industrial Automation in Process Industries

9.1. Process Automation and Control in Chemical Industry

9.2. Automation in Oil and Gas Refineries

9.3. Automation in Power Generation (Thermal, Nuclear, Renewable)

9.4. Automation in Food and Beverage Industry



Module 10: SCADA and Industrial IoT Applications

10.1. Remote Monitoring and Control with SCADA Systems

10.2. IIoT Applications in Predictive Maintenance

10.3. Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Concepts

10.4. Cybersecurity in Industrial Automation



Module 11: Automation and Robotics in Warehousing and Logistics

11.1. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Mobile Robots

11.2. Robotics in Warehouse Picking and Packing

11.3. Automated Sorting and Material Handling Systems



Module 12: Automation in Building and Home Automation

12.1. Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Energy Management

12.2. Home Automation Technologies and Applications



Module 13: Industrial Automation and Sustainability

13.1. Green Automation and Energy Efficiency

13.2. Sustainable Manufacturing Practices



Module 14: Real-World Industrial Automation Projects and Case Studies

14.1. Implementation of Automation Solutions in Various Industries

14.2. Success Stories and Lessons Learned



Module 15: Future Trends in Industrial Automation



15.1. Emerging Technologies in Automation



15.2. Robotics and AI Advancements



15.3. Impact of Automation on the Workforce



Module 16: Final Project and Certification



16.1. Practical Industrial Automation Project for Participants


16.2. Certification Assessment and Course Conclusion