Design for Manufacture (H7134)

15 credits, Level 5

Autumn teaching

What does it take for a design to be able to be mass manufactured? This module introduces you to the principles, methodologies and techniques of the engineering and product design practice known as 'Design for Manufacture'.

You’ll explore:

industrial engineering
operations management
materials and processes
concurrent engineering
quality control
sustainability
CAD.

You’ll learn about the impact of leaving the manufacturability of a design as an afterthought, and how production volumes impact design features.

Topics include:

tolerances
design specifications
ISO and British Standards
cost estimation
project planning.

As part of a project-based learning approach, you’ll work in teams to analyse a commercial sample in terms of its manufacturability. You’ll then develop a similar design of your own, applying everything that you’ve learned. This experience will help you learn about effective teamwork and risk management.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: