MEC-E7007 - Factory Project, Lecture, 3.9.2024-3.12.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objective of the course is to combine and crystallize all previous production engineering studies and knowledge. Important part of the course is the practical factory design project. Assignment for the exercise project is to design a real life product manufacturing plant. Different investment calculation models and methods are in focus. Writing supply and delivery agreements and contracts is important. Students are encouraged to use different production planning, modelling and simulation software and systems in layout -planning and production process design. Service and maintenance operations of the factory are also included.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 03.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Juha Huuki

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    1. Introduction
    2. Investment projects
    3. Investment calculations
    4. Supply and delivery agreements and contracts
    5. Case studies, Factory A
    6. Case studies, Factory B
    7. Service and maintenance
    8. Layout planning
    9. Production planning and control
    10. Summary

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, exercise-/groupwork, and a company visit.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    50 % Lectures and factory visit

    50 % Factory design project work

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Books on Investment methods and calculations, scientific articles about proactive maintenance, production system design software

    lecture notes, template delivery agreements, machine tools testing and acceptance standards.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II

    Registration:

    Registration for the courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).  A maximum of 30 students will be admitted to the course, with precedence given to students of Mechanical Engineering master s programme and selection is based on academic performance. At least 4 participants are required in order for the course to be held.

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