Adv Materials & Digital Manufacturing (895H1)
Advanced Materials and Digital Manufacturing
Module 895H1
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
In this module, you will gain an understanding of modern materials science R&D, applying insights to
the design, analysis, and manufacturing of diverse components and products. The module will cover materials design, manufacture and application, including property characterisation and simulation. Further, you will learn about the integration of additive and subtractive manufacturing processes, and more broadly about automation and Industry 4.0 principles, along with manufacturing process principles and systems such as lean and agile manufacturing. Gaining extensive knowledge of advanced engineering materials and their applications, you will learn essential digital design and manufacturing techniques, and how to adapt these in challenging scenarios. A combination of theory and hands-on learning through synchronous lectures, self- directed learning and workshops will enhance your ability to select and apply advanced materials, considering commercial and industrial constraints.
Indicative Content Outline
• Introduction to materials science R&D
• Emerging materials and manufacturing technologies
• Process integration of additive and subtractive manufacturing
• Introduction to digital design and industry 4.0
• CC: Rule of Law, Prevent
• Value Analysis / Value Engineering
• CC: Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Individual Liberty
• Value Stream Mapping and Waste Minimisation and legislation
• CC: Rule of Law
• Lean and Agile Manufacturing
• CC: Safeguarding
• Bill of Materials and configuration controls in Industry 4.0
• Innovation in materials design, manufacture, and applications
• Characterisation of material properties and performance
• Materials manufacturing instruction communication
• CC: Equality and Diversity
• FEA simulation of materials
• Materials failure modes and safety perspectives
Module learning outcomes
Show extensive knowledge and understanding of advanced engineering
materials and manufacturing processes, including Industry 4.0, and
communicate this to a non-expert audience.
Possess a comprehensive understanding of materials science necessary
for the design, analysis, and manufacturing of various products and
components.
Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of design methods and processes
required for manufacturing using advanced processes, applying and
adapting them in unfamiliar situations.
Apply advanced materials and manufacturing techniques, some cuttingedge,
while considering various commercial and industrial constraints.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | VACATION Week 2 | 30.00% |
| Report | A3 Week 2 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Teaching | Lecture | 1 hour | 511 |
| Summer Teaching | Lecture | 1 hour | 300 |
| Summer Teaching | Laboratory | 1 hour | 300 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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