Basics of manufacturing systems ᎓ Concept and need for automation ᎓ Types and levels of automation ᎓ Introduction to Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) ᎓ Components of FMS: workstations, material handling, storage, control systems ᎓ Applications of automation in industries ᎓ Advantages and limitations of automation ᎓ Case study on automated manufacturing cell.

Introduction to sensors and actuators ᎓ Types of sensors: proximity, temperature, pressure, position, vision ᎓ Types of actuators: pneumatic, hydraulic, electric ᎓ Basic signal transmission and interfacing ᎓ Role of sensors and actuators in automated systems ᎓ Simple applications in manufacturing ᎓ Case study on sensor-based sorting system.

Introduction to industrial control systems ᎓ Concept of open loop and closed loop control ᎓ Overview of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) ᎓ PLC components and working principle ᎓ Ladder logic basics, timers and counters ᎓ Simple PLC applications in manufacturing ᎓ Case study on PLC-based conveyor system.

Introduction to industrial robots ᎓ Types and basic components of robots ᎓ End effectors and sensors in robotics ᎓ Applications of robots in manufacturing ᎓ Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) ᎓ Integration of robots with manufacturing systems ᎓ Case study on pick and place robot.

Introduction to smart manufacturing ᎓ Role of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) ᎓ Basics of Human᎓Machine Interface (HMI) and SCADA ᎓ Data collection and monitoring in automated systems ᎓ Overview of cyber-physical systems ᎓ Real-world case studies on Industry 4.0 applications ᎓ Emerging trends in flexible automation.