DIGITAL MANUFACTURING (INDUSTRY 4.0)
EMS5DM
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will provide students with a solid background in the core technological concepts associated with 'the factory of the future', known as 'Industry 4.0' or the fourth industrial revolution. This subject will address future production systems based on decentralized intelligence, autonomous decision making, mechatronic modules and advanced or specialized manufacturing techniques.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ing Kong
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following: SMENM or SMENMB
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Industry 4.0: The Industrial Internet of Things | Prescribed | Alasdair Gilchrist 2016 | Apress |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate and explain the transformation process of digital manufacturing from the position of traditional manufacturing methodologies.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Case Studies
02. Develop and implement real-time digital representations of physical engineering systems (Cyber Physical Systems).
- Activities:
- Weekly practical workshops developing skills related to cyber physical systems
03. Critically analyse engineering systems and recommend improvements based on engineering industry principles and standards.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Case Studies, Workshops
04. Apply specialist Industry 4.0 concepts to real-world manufacturing systems.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Case Studies, Workshops
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ing Kong
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Introductory Lecture"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online Lectures"
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Group workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two hour end of semester examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 60 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Three written group Case Studies (2100 words total equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Weekly Short Written Report of Workshop Activities (equiv. to 150 words each) (equiv. to 1800 words) | Each week students model a different aspect of engineering systems to prove concepts or develop products, demonstrate implementation in the virtual or physical world and describe in a short written report. | 20 | 02 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ing Kong
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Introductory Lecture"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online Lectures"
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Group workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two hour end of semester examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | 60 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Three written group Case Studies (2100 words total equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Weekly Short Written Report of Workshop Activities (equiv. to 150 words each) (equiv. to 1800 words) | Each week students model a different aspect of engineering systems to prove concepts or develop products, demonstrate implementation in the virtual or physical world and describe in a short written report. | 20 | 02 |