Is the field of technology in which the multidisciplinary approach is applied (i.e., knowledge, skills and concepts in modern mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, automatic control and software engineering in the development, design and production of new products and production systems). The term mechatronics has become a general synonym for the integration of these technologies and new technological trends in various fields. Examples of mechatronic systems are, for example: various types of automata and hybrid systems, numerically controlled (NC) machines, automatic production lines, flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated and complex technical systems, mechanical products with microprocessor and similar electronic components, and everyday equipment such as such as autofocus cameras, video devices, hard drives, CD players, washing machines, etc. The word “mechatronics” was first used by a senior engineer at Japan's company Yaskawa in 1969.
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Investigation of Operational Characteristics of Mechatronic Systems in Industry 4.0
Raul Turmanidze (Georgian Technical University (GTU), Georgia), Predrag V. Dašić (High Technical Mechanical School, Trstenik, Serbia), and Giorgi Popkhadze (Georgian Technical University (GTU), Georgia)
Copyright: © 2020
|Pages: 20
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2725-2.ch015
Abstract
This work presents the results of an analysis of the main expected potential problems that may occur in the implementation of the Industry 4.0 reform. It is proved that the pace and level of development of this reform will largely be determined by the effectiveness of the used mechatronic systems. It has also been established that as a result of systematic miniaturization of the nodes of radio-electronic equipment and microelectronic equipment and microelectronic technology, the main problem of these reforms and the implementation of complex technological processes is instrumental support, especially cutting micro-tools. Therefore, the examples of these micro-tools show methods for improving their performance characteristics.