Manufacturing Automation Technology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MMME3041 | Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MMME3041
- School
- Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The module will introduce the relevant theoretical background and fundamental concepts of different automation approaches and technologies. Focus will be placed on the role of sensors, CNC machine tools, industrial robotics and programmable logic controllers within different manufacturing contexts. Methods and indicators for quantitative production performance and cost analysis will be covered as well.
Reassessment:
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be re-assessed by 100% exam. The re-assessment exam mark alone will be used to determine whether students satisfy progression requirements.
Target Students
This module is compulsory for students studying Manufacturing Engineering
Assessment
- 20% Coursework 1: CW1 20% - LO2, LO4
- 80% Exam 1 (2-hour): EX1 80% - LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of manufacturing automation, present key automation technologies in manufacturing and their advantages and limitations. Furthermore, the aim is also to provide an awareness of and familiarise the students with the use of evaluation methods to assess the suitability and key performance characteristics of automated manufacturing technology and systems within different manufacturing contexts.Learning Outcomes
LO1 - Awareness of most relevant automation types and technologies in manufacturing such as sensors, CNC machine tools, industrial robots, and programmable logic controllers. (AHEP 13)
LO2 - Ability to design and select appropriate automation solutions for specific manufacturing problems and production requirements. (AHEP 4)
LO3 - Knowledge and understanding of implementation issues of automation solutions within a manufacturing system. (AHEP 6, 13, 15)
LO4 - Awareness and application of methods to evaluate automation solutions in different manufacturing contexts from performance and financial perspectives. (AHEP 1, 2, 3)
LO5 - Ability to communicate and present automation solutions for a given problem context. (AHEP 15)