Automation Laboratory

The IME Automation Laboratory showcases some of the high-tech automation equipment currently used in industry. The simulation/automation instructor, Dr. Jing Shi, supervises the lab and implements use of the equipment in his classes to give students a "real-world" perspective emphasized throughout the curriculum. The equipment is composed of the following groups, with a conveyer system connecting them.

CNC Machines

• One Tabletop CNC Lathe
• One Tabletop CNC Milling Machine

Robotics

• One NND robot
• One IBM Robot
• One Scorbot Robot

PLCs

• An Allen Bardley PLC network
• Multiple Tri-PLC system

Machine Vision

• One DVT Vision Systems
• Two PPT Vision Systems

AutoID Technologies

• Multiple Barcode Scanners
• Multiple LF Passive RFID Systems
• One HF Passive RFID System
• One UHF Passive RFID System
• Multiple Active RFID Systems

Electronic Manufacturing Facilities

• One Stencil Printer
• One Pick and Place Machine
• One Reflow Oven
• One Rework Station

Other Equipment

• Multiple Video Cameras
• High-Speed Vision System (2000 fps)
• Infrared (IR) Vision System
• Particle Imaging Velociometry (PIV) System
• Force Torque System