This module is designed to introduce you to many of the technologies involved in design and manufacture. You will get to experience the use of associated hardware and software within team working towards a collaborative design solution.

You will gain an understanding of:

- Product Lifecycle Management. PLM Theory. Effective collaboration and teamwork.

- Parametric solid modelling. Sketching, dimensioning, Capturing design intent and manufacturing.

- Additive manufacturing systems and process overview including STL file format, creation and applications including soft tooling and direct manufacture of parts.

- Rapid prototyping laboratory exercises.

- 3D scanning systems and applications. 3D scanning and reverse engineering laboratory exercises.

- Computer Aided Manufacturing, tooling, machines and programming. High speed machining. Defining work piece, tools, machines operations and various toolpaths. Simulating and editing toolpaths if required. Post processing.

- Industry 4.0 The future of design and manufacture. A discussion of current research and innovative developments in topics related to this module such as design technologies, design processes, design management, manufacturing management, additive manufacture etc.

- Group Coursework (50% covering learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4)
- 1500 word written assignment in the style of a journal paper (50% covering learning outcome 1)

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including formal lectures, laboratories where teaching of software, demonstrations, practical exercises will be undertaken. Regular formative feedback for teams as the project work progresses will be provided .

1. UNDERTAKE PERSONAL RESEARCH INTO RAPID PROTOTYPING SYSTEMS, CRITICALLY EVALUATING THEM TO DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE SYSTEM FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS. (AHEP3: EL9M; P12M). Enquiry, Reflection

2. SYSTEMATICALLY SELECT AN APPROPRIATE CAD MODELLING OR REVERSE ENGINEERING TECHNIQUE AND APPLY THE METHOD CHOSEN TO IMPLEMENT SPECIFIC DESIGNS IN AN ORIGINAL MANNER. (AHEP3:D10M; D11M). Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving

3. WORKING AS A SMALL TEAM SELECT APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES FOR REVERSE ENGINEERING AND APPLY THEM TO AN APPROPRIATE COMPONENT. (AHEP3:G1; D10M; D11M;G4). Application

4. REFLECT AND REPORT ON THE OUTCOME OF THE DESIGN PROCESS AND COMPARE WITH ORIGINALDESIGN SPECIFICATION. (AHEP3:G1). Reflection, Communication

- CAD software of an industrial standard capable of solid and surface modelling
- 3D Scanner hardware and software
- Additive manufacturing hardware and software
- CAM software of an industrial standard capable of solid and surface modelling
- SmartZone equipment (3D Scanner hardware and software)

Additive Manufacturing Technologies: 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, and Direct Digital Manufacturing, Ian Gibson et al, Springer, 2016

Additive Manufacturing of Metals: From Fundamental Technology to Rocket Nozzles, Medical Implants, and Custom Jewellery, John O. Milewski, Springer, 2017

Reverse Engineering: Mechanism, Structures, Systems and Materials, Robert Messler, McGraw Hill, 2013.

Engineering Design Methods: Nigel Cross Strategies for Product Design, 5th Edn, Wiley, 2021.

The module tutor will direct the student to the latest academic papers for each area of study
Technical manuals for equipment used