Introduction The graduates of programs related to the mechanical and electromechanical interested in exploring the design of automated production, may enter the Master in this area of ??knowledge. Those who look for the possibility of delving into this field, will be able to evaluate production operations, suggest automation alternatives to these processes, implement appropriate projects in the feasibility, calculation, design, equipment selection, installation, commissioning and operation stage. In addition to design, evaluate, control and consult projects in the fields related to automated production systems. General Objective To train professionals who can work in the field of automated production, and to participate actively and with scientific criteria, from the field, in the development of industry and the community at large. Occupational Profile Management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of research in the area of ??automated production systems using mechanical, electromechanical, electro-hydraulic, electro pneumatic and fluidic. Evaluation of operations or production processes, suggest alternatives of automation and implement them in the feasibility, calculation, design, equipment selection, installation, commissioning and operation stage. Design, implementation, evaluation, control, guidance, supervision and consultancy projects in the fields related to automated production systems. Research Groups Instrumentation and Process Control Manufacturing Processes and Machine Design Fluid Power Systems Laboratories Physical and Technical Resources The Master in Automated Production Systems has the facilities of the Mechanical Engineering program: Fluids and hydraulic machines Laboratory Strength of Materials Laboratory Metallography Laboratory Projects Laboratory  Machine Tool Workshop Thermal Laboratory Manufacturing Laboratory Dynamic systems and control Laboratory Electrohydraulic and Electropneumatic Systems Laboratory PLCs Laboratory. Computers Room Software Electro pneumatic Fluidsim v 4.2, Electro Hydraulic Fluidsim v 4.2, Goldfire, Algor, Borland C + +, Matlab, Labview, AutoCAD, Working Model 2D and 3D, Solidworks, Mechanical Desktop, Mastercam, Internet among others. Faculty Services Research Research Groups Center for Studies in Welding and Nondestructive Testing, CECEND Energy Management, Genergetica Instrumentation and Process Control Advanced Materials. GIMAV – UTP Manufacturing Processes and Machine Design Power fluid and control Systems Heat and Mechanical Power Systems Startup Research Design of composite materials, DIMACO Non-destructive testing Research in corrosion and protection  Laboratories Fluids and Hydraulic Systems Laboratory Thermal Sciences Laboratory Strength of Materials Laboratory Corrosion Laboratory Machine Tools Laboratory Metallography Laboratory Dimensional Metrology Laboratory; accredited by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce November 2008 Air Conditioning Laboratory; accreditation in process  Agreements Double Degree Agreement with the National Engineering School in Metz France (ENIM), January 23, 2008 Secretary of Mines and Energy, Ecopetrol and Asocaña, UTP Biofuels Research Project E-12 E-15 E-20, November 2008. Colombian Association of Air Conditioning (ACAIRE) Sena Colombo-German Welding Sector Roundtable Agreement Comercializadora Santander - UTP 2009, includes the development of research in materials and appliances under reverse engineering Inter agency agreement Manizales Skyline - UTP 2011, research processes and optimization of the processes of non-destructive testing of materials in preventive and predictive maintenance.

Introduction For all professional graduates of the program of Mechanical Engineering, the Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira offers the possibility to further explore in this educational proposal, while promoting research process. The Master in Mechanical Engineering will design, intervene and give maintenance to any mechanical or thermal system. It will also support manufacturing and machine design processes, thermal systems, mechanical power, among others. Objective The program has two primary lines worth mentioning: Mechanical Design and Thermal Systems. The program will be held in the daytime mode with duration of four semesters. It will provide advanced training that will enable the student to further develop skills in the areas mentioned, allowing the solution of particular problems of the industry through the appropriation of scientific and technological knowledge. Occupational Profile The graduate will use their potential to develop their ability to analyze, synthesize, design, standardize, specify, model, simulate, fabricate, install, implement, test, expert witness, intervene or maintain mechanical or thermal equipment and systems. The skills listed above may be considered as professional skills. However, the curriculum should also take into account the general or common skills (second language, mathematics, computational techniques and computers, overall education, etc.), the Basic Skills or of emphasis defined by the line of research interest chosen by the student, in-depth skills and research skills. Research Groups Manufacturing Processes and Machine Design Thermal and Mechanical Power Systems Genergetics Research Group on Advanced Materials, GIMAV Mechanical Technology Cleaner Production Instrumentation and Control

Professional Profile Technology: Manufacturing processes, solids handling, fluid handling and energy manipulation processes. Humanistic: In regards to research, administration, recreation and interpersonal relationships and environmental conservation. Intellectuals: Analysis of operations, technical language comprehension, synthesis and applications. Operational: Mechanical assembly and maintenance, manufacturing processes, instrument calibration, personnel management, mechanical design, quality inspection of raw materials and products, design, selection and operation of machines. Attitudinal: Work efficiently in the operations involved, with an ecological vision and understanding of the surrounding context and contributing to the maintenance of a climate of respect and understanding with their partners. Constant interest in being updated and improving in their profession Occupational Profile and Competences Mounting management and mechanical maintenance Inspection and control of manufacturing processes Inspection and calibration of measuring instruments Managing the staff Machine Design Quality manager of raw materials and products Selection and control of thermal machines Instrumentation and control systems integration Entrepreneurship   

The Faculty  The Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira in his eagerness to be at the forefront with the latest technological trends has articulated a program to link these features and create impact on the application of skills in the field of mechanics. The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering seeks to train professionals who are leaders, able to transmit efficiently, the technological and scientific knowledge. Likewise, it is in charge of managing, investigating and keeping the areas of thermal sciences, machine design, dynamic systems and control, as well as materials and manufacture. Mission The Mission of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is to transmit, generate, and apply knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering and embrace the overall education of the community, for the good of society. Vision The Vision of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is to be by 2019 a high quality program, accredited and recognized nationally and internationally, integrated into the world of knowledge in academic, technological, social and educational aspects. Objectives General Objective Ensure the existence by 2019 of a system that integrates research, teaching and extension through lines of program development, with physical and human resources that ensure high quality performance and effective integration into the world of knowledge and a significant contribution to the regional and national development in the technological, social, economic and educational aspects. Specific Objectives Create and consolidate the research interests and groups relevant to the development plan. Upgrade and accredit existing academic programs. Achieve public and private recognition for the research activity developed. Strengthen the sense of identity and belonging of different segments of the faculty through welfare programs and human development. Have physical and human resources that respond to different existing programs and projects. Influence dramatically in the social development of the region through programs, projects and activities to improve the living standards of the community. Sign technological, social and educational agreements with national international institutions. Disseminate nationally and internationally the academic and research output. Establish long lasting bonds with graduates to sustain the relevance of the program, continuing education and social outreach of knowledge. Create research bonds with industrial companies and the State for the development of projects that increase regional and national competitiveness Achieve recognition and implementation of the proposed organizational restructuring of the faculty. Qualify students to successfully meet the new statewide assessment paradigms (SABERPRO).