Bachelors in Industrial Engineering Faculty of Engineering, University of Malta

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1 Bachelors in Industrial Engineering Faculty of Engineering, University of Malta

2 Outline What is Industrial Engineering? Why study for B.Ind.Eng.(Hons)? Course structure Who offers this course? What to expect as a student in this course? Conclusions

3 What is Industrial Engineering? Concerns the development, improvement, implementation and evaluation of integrated systems of people, money, knowledge, information, equipment, energy, materials and manufacturing processes.

4 Outline What is Industrial Engineering? Why study for B.Ind.Eng.(Hons)? Course structure Who offers this course? What to expect as a student in this course? Conclusions

5 Benefits of B.Ind.Eng.(Hons) Course is aimed at meeting the local industry needs Course equips the graduate with multidisciplinary skills covering a range of engineering fields: mechanical; electrical and electronics; manufacturing and materials; management

6 Benefits of B.Ind.Eng.(Hons) Gives students more flexibility on possible fields of specialization at postgraduate (M.Sc, Ph.D.) levels: production engineering; nanotechnology; industrial robotics; surface engineering; integrated product development Offers better employability as graduates have a breadth of knowledge

7 Career Prospects of B.Ind.Eng.(Hons) The broad perspective of the curriculum qualifies the graduates to be employed in a wide variety of industrial organizations including: Electronics; Phamaceuticals; Medical; Automotive; Machinery; Aircraft.

8 Outline What is Industrial Engineering? Why study for B.Ind.Eng.(Hons)? Course structure Who offers this course? What to expect as a student in this course? Conclusions

9 Course Structure A 4-yr 4 degree with 60ECTS each YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 90ECTS MSc 60ECTS each = 240 ECTS A range of modules covering design, manufacturing processes & material engineering Leads to a 90 ECTS MSc Difference from a 3 year degree: students get one other year of stipend a shorter (90ECTS) MSc

10 Why a duration of 4 years? To enable students to effectively acquire knowledge in an interdisciplinary manner at the right training pace To produce high quality students after a 4-yr 4 degree, knowledgeable in a range of fields Allows a mix of theoretical foundations + participation in industrial visits, both local and abroad An extra year is an asset for employability

11 Outline What is Industrial Engineering? Why study for B.Ind.Eng.(Hons)? Course structure Who offers this course? What to expect as a student in this course? Conclusions

12 Who offers this course? Course is offered JOINTLY by the: Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering

13 Dept of Ind. & Manuf. Engineering Goal: DiME carries out research and undergraduate and postgraduate knowledge transfer activities in the field of product development methodologies and technologies.

14 Dept of Ind. & Manuf. Engineering Knowledge Transfer Activities: Undergraduate course MSC in Integrated Product Development (IPD), approved by Malta Enterprise for tax refunds for participants

15 Dept of Ind. & Manuf. Engineering Knowledge Transfer Activities: A range of product development technologies and methodologies are taught by DiME including: Engineering Design Methodology Computer-Aided Engineering Design CNC Machining Engineering Metrology Manufacturing & Assembly Processes Mechatronics Industrial Robotics & Automation Environmental Engineering Micro and Nano-scale fabrication

16 Dept of Ind. & Manuf. Engineering Research Activities: Industrial Robotics & Mechatronics Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Miniature CNC Machining Clean Production Technologies Simulation Modelling Intelligent CAED CAD/CAM Concurrent Engineering DFX

17 State-of of-the-art labs CAD Systems Lab Advanced Manufacturing Lab CNC Machining Lab Industrial Automation Lab New equipment is coming

18 Dept of Ind. & Manuf. Engineering International Collaborations: University of Strathclyde (UK) Technical University of Denmark (DK) CNR (IT) University of Cambridge (UK) Richmond University (UK) Troyes Technical University (FR) CNR, Italy

19 Department of Metallurgy and Materials Goals: Teaching in fields related to Materials Engineering at a undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Research and Development Promote Technological Progress by: Providing well prepared engineers Providing services in materials related problems Helping industry cut down tooling cost, and improve productivity and quality of finished product.

20 Department of Metallurgy and Materials Knowledge Transfer Activities: Joint Degrees Student / Staff Exchange Teaching several study units, some examples being: Material Science, Physical Metallurgy, Polymer Materials, Ceramic Materials, Composites, Joining Processes, Degradation of Materials, Material Characterization and Surface Engineering among others.

21 Department of Metallurgy and Materials Research Activities: High Quality Research Problem Solving Competence Product Improvement EU Projects Source: Fenech M. 2008

22 Department of Metallurgy and Materials Research Activities: Development of coatings and surface modification technologies Laser tool repair and rapid manufacturing Source: Betts J Source: Betts J Austempered Ductile Cast Iron (ADI) Modification of biomaterials using plasma thermochemical treatments

23 Department of Metallurgy and Materials Promotes Technological Progress: Tool Repair Strong collaboration with industry Product Improvement Customized Service

24 Department of Metallurgy and Materials Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering Plant: Vacuum Furnace with 6 bar quench facility Ion implantation with evaporative facility 9 KW CO 2 Laser with 4 CNC axis Plasma Nitriding Gas Nitriding Nitrocarburizing PVD plant

25 Department of Metallurgy and Materials Testing and Ancillary Equipment : Fatigue testing machines with furnace attachment Micro and macro hardness testing machines Tensile testing machines Accelerated salt Spray cabinet Electrochemical corrosion test XRD with grazing incidence facility and furnace attachment Cleaning / washing machines Ultrasonic cleaning machines

26 Department of Metallurgy and Materials Collaboration Universities: Birmingham (UK), Liverpool (UK), Leeds (UK), Clausthal (Germany), Bologna (Italy), Miskolc (Hungary), Pierre & Marie Curie (France).. Industry: SZUV (Hungary), Bodycoat (Germany), ZFW (Germany), Tecvac (UK), SC Plasmaterm (Romania), Micro Materials (UK) Institutes: IOM 3, IFHTSE, COE

27 Contacts Dr. Ing.. Jonathan C. Borg Head Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Phone: / Dr. Ing.. Stephen Abela Head Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Phone: /

28 Outline What is Industrial Engineering? Why study for B.Ind.Eng.(Hons)? Course structure Who offers this course? What to expect as a student in this course? Conclusions

29 What to expect as a student in this course? Learning the theoretical foundations + hands-on practice Exposure to the local manufacturing industry Study visits abroad, including Peugeot, Airbus, VW!!! Fun

30 Past students experience on degrees run by DiME I I can confidently say that they have been fruitful even though at times very hectic. DiME has helped me develop certain skills, namely leadership, initiative and management, that are crucial to have both as a professional and to be able to deal with everyday life. Alexia Grech, former undergraduate engineering student presently enrolled as an Ph.D. student at DiME The DiME provides high-technology equipment which allowed me to work in perfect conditions and to enrich my technical knowledge in various areas such as CAD and Manufacturing Processes. This work acted as an excellent bridge to the world of work. Florent Masson, an undergraduate engineering student from the Clermont ermont-ferrand University France, who spent a semester at DiME

31 Past students experience on degrees run by DiME Meeting with engineers coming from a spread of different companies has led us to discuss our common problems and learn from others' practices. I find that this is an invaluable part of the learning experience." Samantha Runco,, third year postgraduate student (MSC in Integrated Product Development) This MSc in IPD provided the appropriate timing, scope and subject mix to allow me to augment the technical tool kit and shore up management skills through effective intense training sessions delivered in a well structured manner." Joseph Bartolo, third year postgraduate student (MSC in Integrated ed Product Development)

32 Outline What is Industrial Engineering? Why study for B.Ind.Eng.(Hons)? Course structure Who offers this course? What to expect as a student in this course? Conclusions

33 Conclusions The need of graduates in Industrial Engineering in the local industry Course is offered jointly by two small, yet dynamic departments Course offers a mix of theory + hands-on practice + exposure to the state-of of-the-art equipment Industrial engineering a challenging, yet exciting and rewarding career