ME1018

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ME1018

• Final Project

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Introduction

• We are a Design Enterprise - identified a market
  niche in educational toys
• Kit suitable for
• Play
• Competition
• Experimentation
• Invention
• Extension with other kits
• Fischer Technic - targeted manufacturer
• Econometrics main UK distributor

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Activities so far(in ME1018)

• Design without assistance
• Product Planning
• Brief to PDS
• Creativity process
• Researching Market Needs
• Researching Market Availability
• Developing PDS

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Activities so far(in other Modules)

• Materials Processes
• Mechanical Fundamentals
• Solidworks/CAD
• Design Principles
• Business Environment
• Industrial Design
• Sustainable Process Technology

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Brief

• Innovation
• Play Value
• Competition/comparison
• Learning Experience
• Targeted Key Stage 2, 3, 4 (7-14 yrs)
• Multi use
• Value

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Kits
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Requirements

• Research Key Stages
• Full CAD development of product
• Appropriate design analysis
• Rapid prototyping of special parts
• Model testing
• Product/Packaging/Costing
• Instructions and educational use in Key Stage
• Promotional material

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Parts
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Assembly
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Assembly
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Educational Value
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Prototype Part
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Prototype Part
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Possible References

• http//www.qca.org.uk/
• http//www.fischertechnik.co.uk/
• http//www.dfes.gov.uk/index.htm
• British European Standards

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Constraints Agreements

• What learning outcomes do you want?
• What type of product should we design?
• What competition could we arrange?
• What size of groups do you want?
• How could we best arrange the groups?
• What workshops do you require?
• What practical experimentation do you require?

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Required Learning Outcomes(as noted 22/1/04)

• Time Management Skills
• Understand Group Qualities
• Improve Materials Knowledge
• Full Project Experience
• Practical Use of Equipment
• Setting Targets
• Develop Creativity
• Improve Presentation Communication Skills
• Design Constraints
• Rapid Prototyping Useage

• Improve Record Keeping
• Improve Research Skills
• Improve Client Communication
• Improve Motivation Skills
• Improve Professional Skills
• Experience Practical Application
• Self Development
• Develop New Skills
• Improve Understanding of Design Constraints

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Required Learning Outcomes

• POSSIBLE WORKSHOPS
• Time Management Skills
• Understand Group Qualities
• Setting Targets
• Develop Creativity
• Improve Research Skills
• Improve Motivation Skills
• Improve Professional Skills
• Develop New Skills

• INHERENT OUTCOMES
• Practical Use of Equipment
• Improve Materials Knowledge
• Improve Understanding of Design Constraints
• Full Project Experience
• Improve Presentation Communication Skills
• Rapid Prototyping Useage
• Improve Record Keeping
• Improve Client Communication
• Experience Practical Application
• Self Development