The course deals with systematic design of industrial products. Specifically, the most critical phases of the design cycle are discussed, ie the planning and conceptual design of a new product, showing objectives and criticality. Methodologies and tools are therefore introduced to support the designer's actions in these activities, stimulating creativity attitudes and guiding toward original technical solutions to problem design.
Engineering Design Methods: Strategies for Product Design, 4th Edition, Nigel Cross, John Wiley and Sons Ltd., Chichester, 2008. Engineering Design: A Systematic Approach, Third Edition, G. Pahl, W. Beitz, Jörg Feldhusen, Karl-Heinrich Grote, Springer, 2007. Re-engineering of Products and Processes - How to Achieve Global success in the Changing Marketplace, First Edition, Y. Borgianni, G. Cascini, F. Rotini, Springer 2012.
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Learning Objectives
The course objective is to transfer to the students a set of methodological tools for the systematic design of the industrial product.
Transferred Knowledge:
cc1. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the theoretical-scientific aspects of engineering, with a specific reference to mechanical engineering, in which students are able to identify, formulate and solve, even in an innovative way, complex and/or interdisciplinary problems. The ability to understand a multidisciplinary context in the engineering field and to work with a problem solving approach. cc3. Knowledge, understanding and use of scientific (computer and other) tools specific to the field of mechanical engineering design. cc9. Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of industrial innovation, quality and environmental compatibility applied to mechanical design and machine construction. Knowledge and understanding of methods for systemic innovation management. Knowledge of methods for the protection of intellectual property rights. cc 12. Knowledge and understanding of methods for conceiving, planning, designing and managing complex and/or innovative systems, processes and services.
Application capacities:
ca1. Applying knowledge and understanding related to problem identification and formulation of solutions, in the field of mechanical engineering, to set up, design, implement and verify systems and apparatus, even of high functional complexity, taking into account the implications related to environmental, economic and ethical aspects, employing well established methods. ca2. Applying knowledge and understanding related to the analysis and optimization of mechanical devices and systems, as well as to their innovation also through the development and improvement of design methods, constantly confronting with the rapid evolution of mechanical engineering. ca4. Applying knowledge and understanding related to the implementation of engineering projects adapted to their level of knowledge and understanding, working in collaboration with engineers and non-engineers. The projects may concern components, equipment and mechanical systems of various kinds and for the widest possible applications. ca5. Applying in-depth knowledge and understanding related to the choice and use of appropriate equipment, tools, procedures and methods, knowing their limits and potential; in particular the ability to conduct even complex experiments, manage and employ advanced instrumentation and software, with appropriate analytical capabilities. ca7. Applying knowledge and understanding related to the definition, design and implementation of researches useful for understanding problems, through the use of both theoretical and experimental models and techniques. ca10. Applying advanced knowledge and understanding to operate effectively, individually and as members of a group, having a clear understanding of the context of engineering problems and of the interdisciplinary implications that characterize mechanical engineering. ca12. Applying adequate knowledge and understanding to understand English texts. ca14. Applying knowledge and understanding to learn and update autonomously and continuously in a constantly evolving context, such as the industrial engineering one. ca15. Applying knowledge and understanding to achieve adequate preparation for tertiary level university studies (frequency to post-master's degree courses and doctoral schools) in order to further deepen knowledge and skills in research.
Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
The course includes theoretical lectures and exercises. Lectures are integrated with examples and tutorials to clarify the use of the methodological tools introduced. The aim of the exercises is to apply the notions introduced during the lectures through study cases in order to put the student in a position to evaluate the problems of using the methodological tools handled.
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Type of Assessment
The student has to perform a teamwork focused on the innovation of a product and he/she has to discuss it in a oral presentation. The student has to present the competencies in performing a need analysis, definition of requirements of a new product and design of the technical solution.
Course program
Introduction
Methods and Tools for Product Planning
Methods and Tools for Conceptual Design
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