436-381 Mechatronics Design and Laboratory 3B

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

436-380 Mechatronics Design and Laboratory 3A

Corequisites

One of the 200-level Electrical Engineering subjects prescribed for the Mechatronics course

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

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.

Topics covered include; 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.

Assessment

Continuous assessment of projects, assignments and laboratory work during the semester; one examination not exceeding three-hours