Description
Smart Manufacturing: Sensors and Data Acquisition introduces the smart sensors, actuators, and data collection technologies that power Industry 4.0 and Industry Internet of Things (IIoT) environments. Participants will explore how to identify, select, and integrate smart sensors for data acquisition and actuators for automation within a smart manufacturing system.
Syllabus
Course Overview:
This course is part of the Smart Manufacturing micro-credential series. Participants may complete this course as a stand-alone certificate of completion or take all four micro-credentials to earn the Industry 4.0 Certificate in Smart Manufacturing.
A discounted rate is available when enrolling in the full four-course bundle.
Course Format:
This course includes three hours of online coursework completed at the day and time that fits your schedule, followed by an eight-hour, in-person, hands-on learning day in the Industry 4.0 Lab at Mizzou Engineering.
The online coursework will be available starting August 3rd and must be completed prior to the in-person learning day.
The in-person learning day in the Industry 4.0 lab will be on August 13th from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Learning Outcomes:
- Overview of cyber-physical system components and their role in smart manufacturing
- Introduction to Factory I/O for virtual production line design and simulation
- Hands on practice building a digital production line using Factory I/O and PLC.
- Exploration of how CPS supports automation, monitoring, and system responsiveness
- Guided exercises that connect virtual simulations to real-world manufacturing concepts
Topics:
- Understanding of cyber-physical systems and their application in Industry 4.0
- Ability to design simple CPS for traditional manufacturing processes
- Skills in using Factory I/O to build and simulate production lines with PLC
- A practical foundation for more advanced smart manufacturing systems and digital twins.
Instructor(s):
Yi Wang, Assistant Professor
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
University of Missouri
Materials:
All course materials are included with enrollment.
Department:
MU College of Engineering Industrial and Systems Engineering Department.
Credit:
Participants who complete this course are eligible for 1.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and/or 12 Professional Development Hours (PDHs), which may be applied toward continuing education requirements for licensed engineers.
Audience:
Technicians, engineers, operators, and professionals who want hands-on experience with cyber-physical systems and digital manufacturing tools.
This training is ideal for individuals working in automation, controls, industrial technology, or smart manufacturing roles who need to understand how CPS, PLCs, and virtual simulation environments interact. The course also supports learners preparing to upskill into Industry 4.0-aligned positions, including those interested in system integration, digital twins, or advanced manufacturing processes.
Accommodations
University of Missouri Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have a disability and need accommodations in connection with participation in an educational program or you need materials in an alternate format, please notify your instructor as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to limited English proficient individuals upon request. All requests must be made a minimum of 14 days before course start date. MU Extension will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.
Cancellations and Refund Requests
Access MU Extension’s Course Cancellation and Refund Policy for details.
