MEC304 Manufacturing Systems

MEC304 Manufacturing Systems MEC304 Manufacturing Systems is a core module for BEng and MEng Mechanical Engineering students

Module features topics such as 'Current Manufacturing Equipment & Techniques', 'Manufacturing Processes and Layouts' and 'System Control and Management'.

Thanks to Tom S. (one of the current MEC 4th years, not me!) for letting me know this programme about the McLaren factor...
11/11/2022

Thanks to Tom S. (one of the current MEC 4th years, not me!) for letting me know this programme about the McLaren factory in Sheffield was on earlier today. Should be available via BBC iPlayer.

We meet the people behind the McLaren's latest model, and the new factory in Sheffield.

Here's the full version of the Nat. Geo. documentary on the Boeing factory that I showed some of last week.
10/11/2022

Here's the full version of the Nat. Geo. documentary on the Boeing factory that I showed some of last week.

BMW 7-Series to drive themselves through the latter stages of their production.
30/08/2022

BMW 7-Series to drive themselves through the latter stages of their production.

BMW automated factory driving

20 minute video about building the new trains for East Midlands Railway (and thus will serve Sheffield).
03/08/2022

20 minute video about building the new trains for East Midlands Railway (and thus will serve Sheffield).

Merry Christmas!
17/12/2021

Merry Christmas!

Ever had to throw away an entire string of Christmas lights just because one or two bulbs weren’t working? You’re not alone. Some Christmas lights just won’t...

As it came up in this afternoon's tutorial, here is a good video about Rolls Royce Motor Cars.
09/12/2021

As it came up in this afternoon's tutorial, here is a good video about Rolls Royce Motor Cars.

Inside Rolls Royce DocumentaryA privileged peek into the exclusive world of British heritage car brand Rolls-Royce. The cameras follow the team at the Goodwo...

10/11/2021

How To Build is back, and we're on it! The team from Channel 4 will be taking a closer look at the production of the Seven, from start to finish. The air date is Tuesday 23rd November at 9:00 PM 📺📺 https://bit.ly/2YhjCry

Here's Toyota's low volume production line (builds the GR cars, Lexus LFA etc.) which has a nice mix of manual and autom...
09/11/2021

Here's Toyota's low volume production line (builds the GR cars, Lexus LFA etc.) which has a nice mix of manual and automation with robots/cobots and inspection technologies.

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Not really engineering (other than the design & manufacture of the system itself) but this is pretty amazing use of auto...
08/11/2021

Not really engineering (other than the design & manufacture of the system itself) but this is pretty amazing use of automation!

In Ocado's grocery warehouses, thousands of mechanical boxes move on the Hive. Are they all individual robots? Or is this one giant hive mind? • Thanks to Oc...

Video about DLP/Perfactory type printers. Also added to Topic 12.
28/10/2021

Video about DLP/Perfactory type printers. Also added to Topic 12.

As the originator of the 3D printing process using TI DLP® technology, EnivisionTEC has over 13 years of experience perfecting the process.

Example Polyjet based printer (also added to Topic 12).
28/10/2021

Example Polyjet based printer (also added to Topic 12).

Our tried and tested technology simplifies the entire design process, streamlining workflows so you can spend more time on what matters – creating, refining ...

19/11/2020

Cobra Golf are releasing their AM golf putter in the UK this week. Pretty cool!

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