Design for additive manufacturing

Module aims

It is vital that the next generation of engineers and designers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to harness the full potential of Industry 4.0. Part of this new industrial revolution is Additive Manufacturing; an exciting and fast developing area of digital manufacturing. This module provides engineering students with the platform needed to solve future industry challenges, get the most out of 3D printing technology and optimise designs. The module is aimed at engineering students who have an interest in 3D printing and advanced manufacturing methodology; who have the desire to become industry experts or academic researchers in this exciting area.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be better able to:

  • Design (Masters S4): Apply appropriate design methods in order to find optimal design solution fit for type of manufacture.
  • Analysis (Reinforces K4): Apply methods of design analysis.
  • Manufacture (Introduces K1): Explain a broad range of manufacturing parameters and technologies.
  • CAE (Masters K4): Use advanced CAE and numerical methods to optimise designs fit for type of manufacture.
  • Interpretation (Masters A2): Interpret analysis (CAE, numerical and other) into the wider context of product design development, business and manufacturing.
  • Visualisation (Reinforces A2): Represent complex designs and transient mechanical properties through CAD and visual forms.
  • Engineering Council - The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP 4):
    • M2. Formulate and analyse complex problems to reach substantiated conclusions. This will involve evaluating available data using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles, and using engineering judgment to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed.
    • M3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex problems, discussing the limitations of the techniques employed.
    • M5. Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.
    • M6. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex problems.
    • M13. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations.

Module content

TBC

Module lead

Connor Myant

ECTS/FHEQ

5/6

Module code

DESE71020

Host department

Dyson School of Design Engineering

Term

Spring

Time slot

AM

Teaching weeks

15-25

August resit opportunity?

Yes

How to apply

Via the student's home department

Application deadline

11 October 2024

Places available (approximate)

30

Number of applicants (historic)

10

Criteria used for student selection

First come, first assigned a place

Further information

design.engineering@imperial.ac.uk