Mechatronics
Building automated systems for industry using mechanics, electronics, pneumatics, and computer technology.
Mechatronics includes mechanics, pneumatics, electronically controlled systems, programming, and robotics and systems development.
It is the job of the mechatronics technician to combine these areas to design, build, maintain, and repair automated equipment, and programme equipment control systems.
As well as factory assembly lines, mechatronics is used in everything from bottling machines to supermarket cash till and belt assemblies.
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