{"id":7904,"date":"2020-11-02T10:10:38","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T15:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=7904"},"modified":"2024-12-17T12:33:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T17:33:36","slug":"mechatronics-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/mechatronics-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"What You\u2019ll Gain from Mechatronics Classes at Goodwin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanks to the modern-day advancements in technology, our world is digitizing in nearly every aspect of life. The rise of Artificial Intelligence, automation, robotics, and other high-tech accomplishments means that we can now capture data, explore concepts, and create products more efficiently than ever before.<\/p>\n

Manufacturing is at the forefront of this movement. In fact, in 2018, Deloitte<\/a> announced that we are in the middle of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The future moves fast. Manufacturing is among the most cutting-edge industries today, requiring highly skilled professionals with creativity and passion for their craft.<\/p>\n

If you are considering a career in manufacturing, you may already know that you want an exciting, hands-on job. You are innovative, inspired, and driven. Within the field of manufacturing, there are many different specialties. CNC Machining is one of the most well-known specialties, but are you as familiar with mechatronics? And what can you gain from this newly developed specialty? Read on, as we explore the world of mechatronics and why you should consider pursuing this exciting manufacturing path.<\/p>\n

What is Mechatronics?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mechatronics is a multi-faceted field<\/a> that combines several types of engineering – mechanical, computer, and electrical \u2013 with machining, robotics, and information technology. The mission of mechatronics is to identify and manage new, efficient, and smart machines that can improve manufacturing operations. Think about it this way: The smartphone<\/em> is a device that makes humans\u2019 lives easier every day. Mechatronics helps produce the machines<\/em> that make our smartphones easier.<\/p>\n

A Bright Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re thinking that this field sounds a whole lot like the path to robots replacing human jobs, think again. Mechatronics \u2013 and manufacturing in general \u2013 will always need human workers.\u00a0 In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> expects employment of electro-mechanical technicians to grow 3% over the next several years, right on par with the average for all occupations. And with this newly developed field, mechatronics may be the perfect specialty for someone just starting out in manufacturing.<\/p>\n

The field of mechatronics is growing rapidly. Are you ready to jump in? Before you get going in this exciting new field, you will want to be prepared. Select, advanced manufacturing schools<\/a> like Goodwin University can help you land the role of your dreams.<\/p>\n

Goodwin has partnered with the reputable German American Chamber of Commerce to offer a full-time Mechatronics Systems certification program<\/a>. This is specifically designed to get students into the careers they love.<\/p>\n

Mechatronics Classes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Like all the manufacturing programs at Goodwin, our mechatronics classes combine hands-on training \u2013 in-field and in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility \u2013 with innovative classroom education. The three-semester, 36-credit Mechatronics certificate program<\/a> combines mechanical, electrical, computer, and software skills to prepare for positions operating and maintaining the electro-mechanical, computer-controlled systems commonly found in automated manufacturing environments. Mechatronics classes in this program include:<\/p>\n