WHAT IS MECHATRONICS?
Many mechatronic engineers work with the electronic instrumentation and computer control systems which nearly all machinery relies on for efficient and reliable operation. We take it for granted that automatic systems monitor process plants for leaks and faults, and keep the plant operating all the year round. Mechatronic engineers build and design these systems and need expertise in computing and electronics, core mechanical engineering knowledge, and the ability to bring these together to make working systems which meet the safety and reliability levels we take for granted.
Mechatronic engineers also have roles in project engineering, reliability engineering and power engineering where their cross-disciplinary knowledge gives them an edge on mechanical or electrical engineers. Mechatronic engineers can work with electrical and mechanical systems together and solve problems that cross discipline boundaries. Their strength in IT, computer hardware and networking as well as software also helps them to be very versatile problem solvers. Writing and testing software for specialised computer systems and micro-controllers forms a major part of the work of many mechatronic engineers. |
HISTORY OF MTC
In the 70's, the current president of Mechatronics Technologies Corporation (MTC), Engineer Gamaliel F. Itao served as
lecturer on Programmable logic controller or PLC at UP ISSI - SERDEF, where he met representatives from the industry. With this Engineer Itao realized the need of industries for technical services and qualified technician on industrial automation and instrumentation. With such demand of industries, MTC was incorporated in 2004 with SEC Registration No. CS200404487. Related Sites |