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\r\n1. Able to analyze and evaluate the investment alternatives and production cost breakeven.
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\r\n2. Apply the knowledge in the design and selection of various components needed in automated materials handling, storage/retrieval and layout.
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\r\n3. Understand the principles of GT, decision making in process planning, RP and how it is applied to process automation.
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The following video clips that are shown in class are now available for viewing under the Multimedia section:
No. | Video Clip Name | Description |
1 | Full_aerosel_process | This video clip shows how an aerosel can is being produced into its final product in an automation line |
2 | cheese1 | This video clip shows how cheese is being transported in a processing line (View 1) |
3 | cheese2 | This video clip shows how cheese is being transported in a processing line (View 2) |
4 | Full_car_process | This video clip shows how a car body panel is being produced into its final product in an automation line |
5 | horizontal_carousel | This video clip shows how a horizontal carousel actually functions |
6 | step1 | This video clip shows how e-training using video files can be achieved (Example 1) |
7 | step5 | This video clip shows how e-training using video files can be achieved (Example 2) |
8 | verticlecine | This video clip shows how a vertical carousel actually functions |
9 | PMWIPGOR | A video clip to show Automatic Packaging of goods |
10 | trapo1 | A video clip to show a conveyor system in a processing line |
11 | FMS | This video explains what Flexible Manufacturing Systems are |