The aim of this laboratory is for students to use the knowledge acquired of pneumatics and electropneumatics by solving situations that require automation, in an advanced project.

Upon completion of this course, students will be familiar with the mechanical characteristics, technological characteristics, structures, and application of advanced technology materials used in the construction of machines.

Upon completion of this course, students will be knowledgeable in the phenomena of friciton, wear, and lubrication. They will know how to research the tribological properties of different materials and select the materials to use under certain work conditions.

After completing this course, students will be able to perform economic assessments of projects in the field of engineering , especially within the company's environment, by using conventional concepts and methods applied to examples and real cases, including risk factors, taxes, and inflation.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use advanced solid modeling techniques and structural optimization, based on computer tools.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use the main design methodologies for product development in order to optimize design the process timeframes, materials, number of parts and assembly time.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to operate the first and second law of Thermodynamics in the calculation of the parameters involved in the gas, steam, cooling, and air conditioning cycles, and therefore, they will also be able to analyze and evaluate these systems.

Upon completion of this course, students will have learned and they will be able to apply the most common structural optimization techniques.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use and apply basic concepts and elements of automation in modern manufacturing systems, in the areas of pneumatics, electropneumatics, programmable logic controls, and robotics.