Application of linear motors in mechatronic devices

Nowadays linear motion can be achieved in many different ways, traditional and new. Based on this, it is of great importance to know the advantages and disadvantages of different technologies in use. In this paper, traditional pneumatic and mechanical linear actuators are compared with the new linear motor technologies, which are used in mechatronic devices. Differences between various linear actuator types are studied, and a discussion is presented regarding their characteristics

Presentation of the Developed Mechatronic Devices for Exhibition Purposes

Exhibiting at fairs is especially important for companies. Therefore, they need a well-organized and interesting exhibition booth. This paper presents the development of a mechatronic device that could be suitable for exhibition purposes. The device is developed based only on the defined general requirements by a specific company, which produces DC motors and corresponding components. The development process was organized as a competition project for students. In the paper, the development process is presented briefly, starting with the presentation of the project task and finishing with the presentation of some of the competition final results

Wireless sensor network based localization in industrial environments

The use of wireless devices has greatly increased in the last decade, and it has been one of the most widely used medium of information transmission. Within the wireless devices the wireless sensor networks are the most contemporary and most commonly researched field. The work deals with the industrial use of wireless sensor networks and more precisely with monitoring and controlling industrial assembly lines. The focus of this study is localization by the use of wireless technology in the above mentioned environment. In the experiment wireless sensors are placed on the base elements of currently being assembled products. The developed system is able to specify the precise place of the product in the assembly line and record the time of localization. By the use these information the time of assembling the product can be monitored. For determining the place of the product the Received signal strength indication – RSSI has been used. The current position of the product is calculated by a neural network. The use of these sensors makes possible the measuring and recording of the influences on the product during the assembly, such as the effects of temperature, humidity, or if the product has been hit or damaged. By the use of these wireless sensor networks the quality of the assembled products can be improved and the process of assembly can be optimized

Usage of Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems and Multi-agent Technology in higher education

Today, smart manufacturing is differentiated from many other initiatives by its emphasis on human ingenuity. Human capabilities must be enhanced by intelligently designing a customized solution for a specific domain. For example, Industry 4.0 is based on collaborative robots that digitize and simplify manufacturing processes. In fact, Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are widely used in intelligent industries due to their productivity, flexibility, and versatility. They are widely considered as one of the most important tools for flexible logistics in workshops. They can move materials and products without a predefined route. Many commercially available AGVs provide a self-guided navigation system to find their way to target workstations. However, many developers and producers of industrial robots face several challenges in designing AGV systems, such as the difficulty of defining a decentralized system decision as well as the discontinuity and complexity of the design process. One of the relevant research areas related to our AGV solution is the establishment of the human-machine industrial relationship and the creation of safe operation side by side

Development of telepresence technology during the teaching process at Subotica Tech

Nowadays industrial solutions in the field of mechatronics, often integrate the actuators with sensors and control units. This integration creates complex mechatronic devices. The complexity of these devices is evident, because this integration asks for communication between sensors, actuators and their control units, and also communication with external control units and sensors, as well as other actuators, and often humans. This integration of sensors, actuators, control units and communication technologies is nowadays often referred to as Industry 4.0. This research deals with the problem of developing a telepresence system at Subotica Tech as part of the teaching process, which introduces the main aspects of Industry 4.0. The problem is discussed by presenting a case study

Application of linear motors in mechatronic devices

Nowadays linear motion can be achieved in many different ways, traditional and new. Based on this, it is of great importance to know the advantages and disadvantages of different technologies in use. In this paper, traditional pneumatic and mechanical linear actuators are compared with the new linear motor technologies, which are used in mechatronic devices. Differences between various linear actuator types are studied, and a discussion is presented regarding their characteristics