ME5609 Rapid Response
Manufacturing
Professor AYC Nee & Assoc
About The Course
Hours: 39 hours
Day & Time: Every Friday, 6:00pm - 8.45pm
Venue: EA-06-05
This course introduces the techniques and
strategies in rapid response manufacturing. Topics to be covered include: an
overview of rapid product development techniques and strategies; data capture
and shape reconstruction using techniques such as laser scanning and touch
probes; various types of rapid prototyping techniques such as SLA, SLS, LOM and
FDM; concept of rapid tooling; design for X and concurrent engineering. The
topics in virtual manufacturing include: virtual factory such as distributed
manufacturing, virtual prototyping, and the human aspects in virtual
manufacturing. The environmental assessment of products, which is an essential
phase in the life-cycle of a product, will also be introduced. The life cycle
assessment methods as well as the various environmental tasks in product development
will be highlighted in this course.