Additive Manufacturing

This module will develop the skills necessary for you to conduct technical studies at an advanced level effectively.

The aim of this module is for you to undertake an advanced-level piece of work including some significant elements of research and originality. You'll specify, plan, execute and report a programme of work leading to the design of a system, service or product, incorporating aa range of aspects involving the study of current research or advanced developments.

In this module you will be introduced to Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies. By the end of this module, you will develop an understanding of the seven main additive manufacturing methods.

In this module you will build your own 3D printer that you can keep. You'll learn about common 3D printing hardware, software and terminologies. You will also learn about the limitations and strengths so that you can achieve the best results in a range of situations, as well as looking at ways to improve upon the weaknesses.

You will receive an introduction to the ideas and concepts involved in product innovation with real world experience and the chance to find technical solutions to some of the globes most critical problems. You'll learn how to carry out market research, identify and evaluate requirements and to derive and vary concepts for product innovations.

In this module, you will learn how to extract ideas and data from physical objects. The module will introduce you to common data-gathering technologies, including Coordinate-measuring machines (CMM) and laser scanners. You will learn how to manipulate 3D data to create models used for simulation, verification, redesign, or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).

On this module you'll be provided with 26-38 weeks practical experience of working in an engineering-related environment. You will build on and apply the materials studied during your course. You'll also experience professional working practices to develop your personal and professional skills. This module is compulsory if you are registered on MSc with professional placement and not available for other courses.

On this module you will undertake a 8-12 week work placement. You'll apply and develop learning materials that you have studied on the course to excel in a professional working practice. This module is compulsory if you are registered on MSc with work placement and not available for other courses

Our module will demonstrate your development of both your theoretical and practical skills through the form of a project. You will be guided by your module tutor to develop a relevant and contemporary project that critically analyses your practical research.

The aim of this module is to identify the relationships between structures and mechanical properties of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers and composites; The module will also It provides a comprehensive understanding of the types of material failure mode such as fast facture, fatigue, creep, and corrosion and oxidation. The module will also consider the importance of design criteria for materials selection including modulus-limited design, yield-limited design, fatigue design and creep-limited design.