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Module Title |
Product Design, Development and Value Analysis
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Module Code |
MM523
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School |
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Prof Dermot Brabazon | Office Number | S379 |
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Level |
5
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Credit Rating |
7.5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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The objective of this module is to further develop the students understanding of the design process and to build skills in the area of engineering value analysis.
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Learning Outcomes
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Having successfully completed this module the student will be able to:
7 Understand the key elements in the design process.
7 Generate alternative design solutions to meet design requirements using a systematic approach.
7 Understand the role of rapid prototyping in new product development.
7 Describe quality and regulatory requirements.
7 Perform a risk analysis for a product.
7 Explain the methodology of cost evaluation and value analysis.
7 Capability to modelling engineering systems for improved design and value analysis
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
24
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
64.5
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Total |
112.5
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 7.5 credit module load represents approximately 112.5 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· New product development process, customer input, product specification, prioritisation of new product projects, concept analysis, market launch.
· Concurrent engineering
· Interaction of materials, processing and design.
· Sensitivity design analysis, optimisation design analysis.
· Role of rapid prototyping in new product development.
· Quality issues (ISO 9001), regulatory requirements, hazard Identification / risk analysis.
· Engineering statistics, statistics and design, statistical design of experiments.
· Product value analysis, including linear programming, to solve design / value problems.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
1. Cooper, R.G., "Winning at New Products, Accelerating the Process from
Idea to Launch", 1993, Perseus Books.
2. Hales, C., "Managing Engineering Design", 1993, Longman Scientific and
Technical.
Supplementary:
1. Shigley, J., "Mechanical Engineering Design", McGraw Hill.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| CAMC | Grad Cert. C.A. Mech & Manu Engineering |
| CAMG | GDip C.A. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng |
| CAMM | MSc. C.A. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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