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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2021 - 2022

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to introduce advanced manufacturing processes and control techniques which are enabling “Digital Transformation” in industry. Using case studies, the participants will learn a new perspective for design, optimisation and control of manufacturing processes using Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies. Key enablers for digital transformation will be introduced and participants will learn material and process development and design techniques for innovative and personalised products. Students will receive training on advanced manufacturing and characterisation systems using Mixed Reality sessions. The participants will learn about company specified manufacturing process and material development.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critique digital transformation technologies for advanced manufacturing
2. Evaluate Industry 4.0 technologies to address challenges in digital transformation of manufacturing
3. Design optimised products with improved design and final properties
4. Apply IoT enabled sensors and monitoring systems for Smart Manufacturing

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	According to indicative content and learning outcomes
Online activity	21	Reading and using module preparatory resources
Assignment Completion	40	Work on assignment report
Independent Study	40	Study of recommended and supplementary material
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Introduction to Industry 4.0/5.0
Digitalisation and Connected Economy, Drivers & Enablers for Industry 4.0/5.0, Compelling Forces and Challenges for Industry 4.0/5.0

Digitalisation of Manufacturing Processes
Case studies on digitalisation of manufacturing processes for Industry 4.0

Innovation in Manufacturing
New materials and process development for advanced manufacturing using case studies

Sustainability and Smart Manufacturing
Case studies on Sustainability; Business models for Smart Manufacturing

Manufacturing process and material training
Manufacturing process and material training based on specific company requirements

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Chander Prakash,Sunpreet Singh,J. Paulo Davim: 2020, Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Technology, CRC Press, 9781000193169
LaRoux K. Gillespie: 2017, Design for Advanced Manufacturing: Technologies and Processes, McGraw Hill Professional, 9781259587467
Antonella Petrillo,Raffaele Cioffi,Fabio De Felice: 2018, Digital Transformation in Smart Manufacturing, BoD – Books on Demand, 9789535138419
Alasdair Gilchrist: 2016, Industry 4.0, Apress, 9781484220467
Reimund Neugebauer: 2019, Digital Transformation, Springer, 3662581345
Ian Gibson,David Rosen,Brent Stucker: 2016, Additive Manufacturing Technologies, Springer, 9781493944552

Other Resources

None

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