Smart Manufacturing: Sensors and Data Acquisition

Aug 3, 2026 - Aug 21, 2026
Instructor: Yi Wang

Spots remaining: 15

Course Overview:

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.

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 11th from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Learning Outcomes:

• Introduction to Industry 4.0 concepts and connected manufacturing systems

• Overview of smart sensors, actuators, and IIoT enabled devices

• Exploration of the Festo I4.0 Manufacturing Execution System

• Hands on activities with sensor identification, configuration, and integration

• Demonstrations of data acquisition workflows in smart manufacturing environments

• Practical examples showing how smart devices support automation and real time monitoring

Topics:

• Understanding of how IIoT and Industry 4.0 technologies enable data driven manufacturing

• Ability to identify and select appropriate smart sensors and actuators

• Skills for integrating sensors and actuators into a smart manufacturing system

• A foundational perspective that prepares you for advanced smart manufacturing modules

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:

Individuals working in manufacturing, automation, maintenance, quality, or industrial technology roles who need to understand how smart sensors, actuators, and data-collection systems support modern production environments. The course is also appropriate for learners preparing to upskill or transition into Industry 4.0-aligned positions.

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

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