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
Semester 2 (12 weeks).
Course start date: 27th Jan 2025
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
Apply now - limited places available
There are a limited number of places for this course. Offers will be extended to those applicants who meet the entry requirements following successful completion of the application process. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all offers are extended. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all places are filled. Applications can not be considered once a course has started.
Please note you can only be funded by DfE for a maximum of two courses at any one time (including modules to a total of 45 credits per semester - if studying part-time).
- Click on the Apply Now button.
- This will take you to the online application system – if you have never used this before please click on First Time user account creation and create an account.
- Log into the system and click on New – create a new application.
- Choose Professional Develop Postgrad as the Application Type
- Choose Admission Term Academic Year 2024-2025 and complete your details.
- Click the Fill Out Application button.
- Click on Programme Selection.
- In the programme choice dropdown please choose: PG Cred Upskilling SKILLS PT Belfast.
- Please type the title of the short course you wish to study in the box below the programme choice: Intelligent Manufacturing.
- For the question, Are you applying for a funded place on one of the DfE Skills programmes?, select Yes.
- Please complete all required application sections.
- Ensure your application is complete and then submit.
- You will receive a confirmation email that the application has been submitted, please ensure you check your junk mail as well as the inbox of the e-mail address listed on your application.
- If you have sent all required information and you have been successful, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
- If you have not sent all required information, you will be asked to send outstanding items. If a place is still available and you have met all requirements, you will receive an unconditional offer. You must accept this offer via email and confirm acceptance online to secure your place.
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