436-381 Mechatronics Design and Laboratory 3B

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Upon completion of the subject students will:

• be skilled in synthesising solutions to open-ended design problems at an intermediate level of complexity in mechatronics, and skilled in the management of design projects requiring the solution of such problems;

• have gained an appreciation of computer-based methods in concurrent design;

• have gained a deep understanding of the concepts and methods of designing for quality, of managing variability and of integrating design with downstream manufacturing operations;

• obtained further laboratory-based experience related to studies in electronics.

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Concurrent design systems and products: computer-based techniques for geometric modelling, materials selection, service simulations and representation of manufacturing knowledge. Management of variability in product geometry and performance: tolerance in 1-D, 2-D and 3-D applications, techniques for robust design. Quality assurance in engineering design: life cycle design, quality function deployment, casual networks and failure modes and effect analyses, ISO 9001 and traceability of critical decisions.

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