MSE 310 Lecture 1: MSE310-2015 Lecture Notes 1.1-1.7 (Sep 8)

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Mechatronic Sys Engineering
• Course: MSE 310
• Professor: Edward J.Park

Document Summary

The importance of mechatronic systems the application of electromechanical sensors and actuators in industry and their impact on emerging technologies in particular has increased dramatically in recent years. This course is an introductory course on theory and application of such electromechanical sensors and actuators in mechatronics. More and more electromechanical sensors and actuators can be considered as mechatronic systems themselves. In general, a mechatronic product will be more efficient and cost effective, precise and accurate, reliable, flexible and functional, and mechanically less complex, compared to a similar non- mechatronic product. This is no exception when talking about sensor and actuator devices. What these definitions imply is that a mechatronic system requires a multidisciplinary approach (or philosophy) starting from the early design stage, followed by development, and implementation. 1-1 typical links between mechatronic system components and where sensors and actuators fit.