About
About
This module will introduce students to two major themes in 21st century Advanced Manufacturing; Additive Manufacturing and Industrie 4.0.
Within Additive Manufacturing, the module will demonstrate the different commercially available techniques and will cover new developments informed by research. Advantages and disadvantages of the techniques will be described, using examples from a range of industrial fields.
In the Industrie 4.0 (or Industry 4.0) section of the module, students will be introduced to the principles of the fourth industrial revolution, bringing together smart sensors, automation and data exchange within manufacturing.
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to optimise 3D models for Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes, specify appropriate AM technologies for a given application, as well as have an appreciation and understanding of the data driven nature of the fourth industrial revolution (Industrie 4.0) and associated smart technologies.
You will cover:
- Systems and Modelling.
- Variability and Uncertainty
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Lean Manufacturing and JIT
- Materials requirements planning.
- World Class Manufacturing
Term dates
Course start date: 27th Jan 2025
This course requires on-campus attendance, at our Belfast campus, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, during Semester 2 in 2025.
The short course is timetabled for the following days:
Weeks 1 – 12.
Tuesday 28 January 2025, 3:15pm – 6:15pm to Tuesday 15 April 2025, 3:15pm – 6:15pm
Weeks 3 – 9.
Wednesday 12 February 2025, 2:15pm – 4:15pm to Wednesday 26 March 2025, 2:15pm – 4:15pm
Dates may be subject to change.
Attendance
Students will be required to attend class approximately 4 hrs per week.
Location
This course is delivered on the Belfast campus.
Teaching and Assessment
Lectures will be used for the communication of information and principles relating to Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
Tutorials will be used to build upon the knowledge disseminated during lectures, including the demonstration of computer-aided design (CAD) techniques for Additive Manufacturing, 3D printing, and related Additive Manufacturing processes.
Practical sessions will enable students to implement the techniques learned during tutorials in order to bring a design from CAD file through the Additive Manufacturing process, as well as carry out computer-based data analysis exercises.
Learning and Teaching methods will be supplemented by online content.
100% Coursework
Written assignment (Coursework) [50%]
Additive Manufacturing Assignment
A 10-page report that describes:
- The process of producing a part using one of the additive manufacturing processes available at Ulster University, based on a project that the student undertakes during the practical sessions.
- A concise review of the advantages and disadvantages of one Additive Manufacturing technique, to be assigned by the module co-ordinator.
Written assignment (Coursework) [50%]
Industry 4.0 Assignment
A 10-page written assignment that discusses the implications of Industrie 4.0 in a chosen manufacturing sector. This report should cover the breadth of Industrie 4.0, from sensor integration, IoT, process automation, data collection and analysis and Artificial Intelligence.
Career Options
Engineering related job roles across a wide variety of sectors including manufacturing, mechanical, biomedical, and design.
Academic Profile
Taught by Dr Patrick Lemoine and Dr Ming-Wei Chang
Modules
This is a 15 credit module short course - see the about section for details of content.
Entry Requirements
An Honours or non-Honours degree, HND or postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline.
GCSE maths- minimum grade C
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are over 18 years of age;
- are eligible to work in Northern Ireland;
- are ‘settled’ in Northern Ireland, and has been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years; or
- are a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK.
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements