Course overview
Modern engineering is connected, digitally supported, team-based, and distributed. This course introduces Industry 4.0, including concepts such as: smart factories and cyber-physical systems; integration of production, supply chain and service systems to enable value added networks; utilisation of emerging technologies such as big data analytics, the Internet of Things, autonomous systems, simulation (and virtual reality), horizontal and vertical integration, cloud systems, additive manufacturing, and so on.
Course learning outcomes
- Discuss the theory, concepts and principles of manufacturing engineering and quality systems
- Analyse a range of seminal articles and key reference materials underpinning the discipline
- Develop range of isues and problems
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team in order to apply their acquired knowledge and skills to both theoretical and practical problems