Course areas include robotics and automation, managing digital supply chains, advanced product design and life cycle management, decision support for advanced manufacturing, big data analytics for digital manufacturing and leading the digital enterprise.
Listen to the UCD faculty the Associate Dean of UCD College of Engineering, Associate Professor Vincent Hargaden and Associate Professor Nikolaos Papakostas addressing the challenges of the new Digital Manufacturing and the need for upskilling through accredited flexible courses delivered by leading institutions.
".Right now, there is a very large gap in terms of the engineering skills required to address the challenges of the new digital manufacturing era.Engineers and scientists should invest a considerable amount of time on comprehending the new business and manufacturing paradigm, on using advanced digital technologies, smart automation, big data processing and AI tools, as well as computer aided platforms."
delivered by UCD, ATU Sligo and TU Dublin
This programme is designed around six themes - Robotics & Automation, Managing Digital Supply Chains, Advanced Product Design & Lifecycle Management, Decision Support for Advanced Manufacturing, Big Data Analytics for Digital Manufacturing, and Leading the Digital Enterprise.
This module is an Introduction to robots. You will learn about internal and external sensors, Actuators, Control of a single joint, Trajectories for a single joint and Transformation matrices.
A two-year online programme which is year 3 (the award year) of the Level 7 BEng in Mechatronic Engineering.
A one-year online qualifier to allow holders of craft qualifications and others with substantial relevant work experience to progress to the level 7 BEng in Mechatronic Engineering.
Intended for anyone working in a sector where a structured approach to quality and customer satisfaction is important
Introduces the learner to the characteristics of control systems & processes commonly encountered in mechatronics
Apply statistical & probability techniques to analyse data. Use trigonometry, differentiation & Integration to solve optimisation problems
The aim of this Six Sigma module is to reduce variation in the process and improve quality
Skills to design & build SCADA & distributed control systems software using graphical programming
Focus on designing & implementing a program based control unit which will make decisions based on sensor input to drive actuators
Basic theoretical and practical skills required to analyse and test low voltage direct current electrical circuits
This module will give the students an introduction to pneumatic/electro pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Statistical tools associated six sigma DMAIC philosophy consistent with Green Belt Body of Knowledge
Introduction to HRM issues from the perspective of a line manager and in the context of ensuring compliance to legislation
Manage resources required to produce goods and services. Focus on decisions involved in planning & control of a manufacturing operation
Undertake an Experimental Design Experiment & understand concepts of Reliability & develop a sample inspection plan
Intro to PLCs and implementation in automation systems. Program brick type & modular PLCs & learn concepts of signal processing
Overview of control theory. 555 timers and transistor circuits, amplifier circuits, A/D and D/A conversion are also are analysed
Aimed at those currently working in management or supervisory positions in a manufacturing or service organisation
Covers scientific & management principles for the achievement of customer satisfaction that makes an enterprise competitive
Qualification for engineering, science or business graduates who find their careers becoming more involved in quality management
Programme for graduates in quality management who wish to expand their knowledge in the strategic aspects of the quality
Provide students with the background of Industry 4.0 and how this conceptual framework can be applied in the biopharmaceutical sector
Learn about continuous manufacturing, single-use optimization, modular facility design; ATMPs, Cell & Gene therapy; Novel technologies.
Develop skills vital for ensuring that biopharma organisations can transform large, complex, disconnect data sets into tangible business assets.
Postgraduate qualification in BioIndustry 4.0 that will form both an introduction to the area and additional skills and knowledge to those working in the area.
This module covers the management of operations in the manufacturing and service sectors, utilising operations strategy and competitiveness analysis.
This module is for learners based in industry and who have at least five years professional engineering work experience. It covers, in detail, the principles and practices of decision analysis.
This module provides learners with an understanding of the key issues and developments in the field of human resource management. The module deals with the strategic management of human resources.
This module covers the the context within which their decisions take place, and develop the customer need (what customers want, set a price, make the product available, etc.).
This module is more advanced in the theory and application to practice of quality management principles, in particular Lean and Six Sigma.
This module is designed to expose the students to the various quality management, quality control and lean six-sigma principles.
This module presents the latest theories on the strategic context of project, programme and portfolio management, to effectively deliver the full project within budget and on time.
Learners who take This module will be able to apply practical business process modelling and business process redesign techniques, tool sets and approaches in the context of business and engineering projects.
This module provides engineers with the principles of cost analysis, which effect the outcomes reported in financial accounting statements.
This module focuses on communication through presentations. It covers an understanding of the entire communication chain is required (eg. handouts, questions, follow-up meetings etc.).
This module focuses on the a multidisciplinary behaviour of individuals and groups in organisations, reflecting on the complexity of contemporary organisations.
This module equips learners with both the practical skills and theoretical understanding required to be an effective negotiator.
This module is designed to explain and evaluate strategic issues in operations and supply chain management.
It is expected that learners will be able to apply theories and concepts in a practical setting.
The outcomes of this Professional Diploma will enable graduates to implement and lead improvement in their manufacturing organisations using principles of Lean, Six Sigma, Data Driven Decision Making and Business Process Re-engineering.
The Masters of Engineering Management programme is designed to bridge the divide between engineering and management.
An orientation to GMP, documentation, conducting investigations, QC (quality control) laboratory operations and management responsibilities.
Design and write short programs to solve straightforward and clearly defined engineering based problems
The course is designed so that real life situations are used to demonstrate where the techniques are used.
This module gives an insight into the activities associated with the creation of a product or service. Operations Management is one of the core functions of any business.
This subject aims to provide the students with an understanding of the basic principles underlying workplace behaviour and to increase their ability to analyse issues that concern individuals and groups in organisations.
This module gives an insight into the activities associated with the creation of a product or service. Operations Management is one of the core functions of any business.
This module aims to give the student the necessary skills to apply Lean tools and techniques in a workplace environment.
Understanding of the nature of accounting and financial information and an ability to interpret such information and apply it to particular problems and situations within an organisation.
A two-year online programme which is year 4 (the award year) of the Level 8 BEng in Mechatronic Engineering.
This Module includes: Climate Change and associated challenges for sustainability, energy management and standards.
Industrial Networking introduces the student to the concept of integrating factory floor industrial networks and process plant floor control networks with company enterprise networks
Control Systems engineering is all about plant and processes (systems) - how they behave when subjected to certain inputs (system response) and how to get them to do what we want (system control).
Continuing from Industrial Networks 1 this module expands on the configuration of TCP/IP networks for industrial use as well as the development and deployment of Industrial Ethernet
Control Systems engineering is all about plant and processes (systems) - how they behave when subjected to certain inputs (system response) and how to get them to do what we want (system control).
The aims of this module are to investigate current electronic motor drive technology as it applies to both DC and AC electric machines.
Industrial Data communication is the manipulation of variables that can be implemented into the technology that automatically processes data.
This module is for learners to acquire fundamental skills to effectively engage in and manage data analytics projects. It covers, in detail, the principles and practices of decision analysis.
This is a fully online flexible professional certificate where learners will receive the content fully online via skillsmove.eu learning platform (managed by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)). Upon completing the designated learning paths on skillsmove.eu platform, the learners will apply the acquired knowledge on a case study which will help them sharpen their skills further.
This is a fully online flexible professional certificate where learners will receive the content fully online via skillsmove.eu learning platform (managed by European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)). Upon completing the designated learning paths on skillsmove.eu platform, the learners will apply the acquired knowledge on a case study which will help them sharpen their skills further.
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