Classical and modern manufacturing technologies play a key role in driving product development and innovation across industrial sectors. Its integration into industrial applications promotes sustainable design and manufacturing, minimizing waste and resource consumption and the capability of fabricating new products and materials. You will be equipped with knowledge about state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies and modern manufacturing techniques such as additive manufacturing. You will then obtain practical skills in using these manufacturing technologies through several lab sessions and practices. This module will also promote the idea of sustainability in design and manufacturing processes and green manufacturing practices that reduce environmental impact and promote long-term viability and resilience.
Lecture 20, PC Workshops 4, Practical Labs 12, Independent Study 114, Assessment Preparation 50
Post-Lab Quizzes (6 x 10-15 mins) - 30%
Reflective Laboratory Log (1,800 words) - 20%
Mini project with written report (3,000 words excluding references, figures, and appendices) - 50%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Demonstrate deep understanding of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for engineered products
2) Apply and evaluate modern manufacturing processes and discuss their benefits and limitations.
3) Recognise the environmental & economic costs of manufacturing products and recycling
4) Demonstrate the application of computer aided manufacturing (CAM) into the manufacturing process
5) Explain sustainability in design and manufacturing and identify green manufacturing practices
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