Program Introduction

The Smart Manufacturing & Automation program at EU’s College of Engineering & Technology aims to cultivate leaders in Industry 4.0 through a blend of robotics, industrial IoT (IIoT), and digital twin technologies. Emphasizing smart factory design, automated system integration, and production data optimization, the curriculum equips students with foundational smart manufacturing skills and cross-disciplinary practical capabilities. Practical platforms such as industry partnerships, real-project development, and global case analysis further empower students to become professionals with both technical expertise and industrial management vision. Explore Our Programs 1. Undergraduate Program (BSMA) Duration: 4-year full-time Core Courses: Smart Manufacturing Systems Fundamentals & Industry 4.0 Architecture Robotics Programming & Automation Control (PLC, ROS) Industrial IoT (IIoT) & Data Acquisition Digital Twin Technologies & Virtual Commissioning Production System Optimization & Lean Management Features: Practice-Oriented: Optimize production line automation through “Smart Factory Practicum Projects” with Tesla and Boeing. Tech Integration: Mandatory simulation modeling courses using MATLAB, Factory IO, and other tools. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Jointly develop smart product prototypes with the School of Business and Computer Science. 2. Master’s Programs MBA (Smart Manufacturing & Automation Concentration) Duration: 1-2 years (full-time/part-time) Tracks: Smart Factory Planning, Industrial Big Data Analytics, Automated System Integration, Sustainable Manufacturing Highlights: Global Case Competitions: Jointly organized with MIT and Stanford University. Industry Mentorship: Pairing with executives from Siemens, GE, and other top firms. MS in Smart Manufacturing & Automation (STEM) Duration: 12 months Skills: Industrial robot path planning, digital twin applications, production scheduling optimization, quality control system design Partners: NASA, Lockheed Martin, Tesla, offering practical projects and PMP certification support. 3. Doctoral Program (Ph.D. in Smart Manufacturing & Automation) Duration: 4-6 years Research Areas: AI applications in manufacturing, flexible manufacturing systems, IIoT security, digital twin model optimization Strengths: Cutting-Edge Research: Collaborating with Georgia Tech and UC Berkeley on interdisciplinary projects focused on collaborative robots (Cobots) and ergonomics. Academic Resources: Hosting “Future of Smart Manufacturing & Automation” seminars with International Journal of Production Research editors and industry leaders. Spotlight on Centers 1. Smart Manufacturing Systems Lab (SMSL) Mission: Develop next-gen smart production technologies with a focus on modular factory design and real-time production optimization. Achievements: Partnering with Tesla to launch a “Modular Automotive Assembly Line” digital twin model, reducing new product time-to-market by 30%. Publishing the Global Smart Factory Maturity Index Report, referenced by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). 2. Automation & Robotics Center (ARC) Focus: Collaborative robot (Cobot) programming, drone warehousing logistics, automated quality inspection. Activities: Hosting the Global Robotics Innovation Summit with enterprises like Amazon and KUKA to showcase the latest industrial robot applications. Supporting student teams to design smart sorting systems, with winners securing investments from Silicon Valley VCs (e.g., Y Combinator). 3. Institute for Industrial Data Science (IIDS) Key Initiatives: Production Big Data Analytics: Student teams use machine learning to predict equipment failures and optimize maintenance plans. Digital Twin Development: Collaborating with ANSYS and Siemens to build high-precision equipment simulation models. Additional Features Manufacturing Competition Support: Funding and mentorship for students participating in NASA Robotic Mining Competitions and International Smart Manufacturing Challenges. Dual Degrees: Collaborations with the School of Business and School of Computer Science for “Smart Manufacturing + Business Analytics” and “Automation + AI” programs. Internship Guarantee: 100% of undergraduate students secure at least one industry internship, with partners in advanced manufacturing hubs like Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Austin. Join EU’s College of Engineering & Technology and lead the future of smart manufacturing and automation!