DSGN2702 Design for Manufacture - Flinders University

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Overview

History of Industrial Design - understanding of early manufacturer/customer relationships, the Industrial Revolution, the emergence of Standards and precision manufacturing (the first lathe, hand tools, the first CNC machine, etc, etc, through to rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Form vs. Function and Form vs. MaterialsService Science and Systems … For more content click the Read More button below.

History of Industrial Design - understanding of early manufacturer/customer relationships, the Industrial Revolution, the emergence of Standards and precision manufacturing (the first lathe, hand tools, the first CNC machine, etc, etc, through to rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Form vs. Function and Form vs. Materials
Service Science and Systems Engineering - theory, techniques and current practice
Materials, processes, fabrication techniques, assembly, testing, design for failure, product standards and their role in design and engineering, procurement, shipping, delivery, service, repair, asset management
Sustainable design, ergonomics/human factors, branding, optimising cost, quality, reliability, safety, time-to-market, and customer satisfaction
Manufacturing design technologies - Finite Element Analysis (FEA), simulation and modelling

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Aims

This topic aims to provide a solid understanding of the theory and many of the techniques of design as applied to technological development.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Understand the historical and current trends in industrial design

Apply appropriate techniques and tools relating to service science and systems engineering

Understand the basics of engineering materials as they apply to fabrication and assembly processes

Understand the ideas underpinning ergonomics and sustainable design

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Requisites information

Pre-requisites:

Handbook

Design for Manufacture

DSGN2702

4.5 Units