ems5dm digital manufacturing
DIGITAL MANUFACTURING (INDUSTRY 4.0)
EMS5DM
2019
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.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJames Maxwell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following: SMENM, SMENMB, SHENI or SHENIB; or subject coordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Maxwell
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 |