This unit broadens the student's understanding of the use and properties of materials in product design. There is a particular emphasis upon new and emerging materials and processes and volumes of production. Lectures cover the following areas of study; comparative assembly techniques, automated assembly, recycling and disassembly, surface treatments, guidelines for designing mouldings; fastening and joining techniques. -- Course Website
Instructor: Mr Simon Higgins
Prerequisites: OHS1000 and either IDE1802 or ENG1501
