Mechatronics Engineering in Nigeria
What Mechatronics engineering is:
It is a synergy of mechanical
engineering, electrical engineering,
telecommunications engineering,
control
engineering and computer
engineering .
What is expected from a
Mechatronics engineer:
A mechatronics engineer unites the
principles
of mechanics, electronics, and
computing to
generate a simpler, more
economical and
reliable system. An industrial robot
is a prime example of a
mechatronics system; it includes
aspects of
electronics, mechanics, and
computing to do
its day-to-day jobs.
Courses taken in Mechatronics
engineering :
Mechatronics students take
courses in various
fields:
Mechanical engineering and
materials science
Electrical engineering
Computer engineering (software &
hardware engineering)
Computer science
Systems and control engineering
Optical engineering
Applications of Mechatronics
engineering.:
Machine vision
Automation and robotics
Servo-mechanics
Sensing and control systems
Automotive engineering ,
automotive equipment in the design
of subsystems such as anti-lock
braking systems
Computer-machine controls, such
as computer driven machines like
CNC milling machines
Expert systems
Industrial goods
Consumer products
Mechatronics systems
Medical mechatronics, medical
imaging systems.
Structural dynamic systems
Transportation and vehicular
systems
Mechatronics as the new language
of the automobile
Computer aided and integrated
manufacturing systems
Computer-aided design
Engineering and manufacturing
systems
Packaging
Microcontrollers / PLCs
Mobile apps
M&E Engineering.
Where Mechatronics engineers can
work in Nigeria
Oil and gas sector ( in designs,
modelling and simulation, quality
control, process control and
automation, etc)
Telecommunications.
Production companies and
Manufacturing companies such a
Nestle, Friesland Foods Wamco
Nigeria pLC, PZ Industries pLC,
Unilever Nigeria pLC etc.
Brewing, and drinks production
companies such as Guinness
(Nigeria)pLc, Coca-Cola plc etc.
Automobile industry
Military and Forces.
Numerous other sectors where
there are need for computing,
designs, networking, analysis etc.
Universities offering Mechatronics
engineering in Nigeria :
Presently there are four universities
offering the course in Nigeria,
asides from polytechnics.
1.Federal University Oye Ekiti
2.Bells University of Technology
Ota
3.Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
University, Bauchi
4.Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.
Mechatronics engineering is a new
course in Nigeria with no university
graduate in the course yet in the
country, the highest level of the
students are in ATBU currently in
500lvl.
Presently under the engineering
scheme, the students of this course
offer the most number of courses.
It is a course with the widest
potential in the engineering field, it
gives one versatility and makes one
flexible.
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this is aimed at bringing together
those offering the course and those
interested in the course together,
for a social connection and
intellectual connection. To share
ideas, knowledge, and possibly
provide solutions to people who
have challenges / problems with
the course, and projects associated
with the course.
