Re-Engineering for Innovation

ME25C05

Re-Engineering for Innovation

Course Objectives:

● To cultivate foundational skills in prototyping, and automation for development of prototypes with real-world applications.

● To provide a comprehensive, hands-on exposure to product development through reverse engineering concepts.

Bootcamp 1: Introduction to Product Development, Reverse Engineering, Overview of the product lifecycle, Hands-on disassembly of simple products, Practice of basic measurements and sketching, Introduction to CAD modeling of disassembled parts, Virtual assembly of parts.

Bootcamp 2: Embedded System Programming (Open-source platforms), Practice of interfacing sensors, reading data, automation in home, healthcare and agriculture.

Reverse Engineering: Sketch and prototype alternative designs, Group brainstorming sessions, Manufacture prototype parts using 3D printing and / or workshop tools, Assemble prototype product.

Weightage: Continuous Assessment: 60%, End Semester Examinations: 40%

Assessment Methodology: Project (30%), Assignment (10%), Practical (30%), Internal Examinations (30%)

References:

1. Wang, W. (2010). Reverse engineering: Mechanisms, structures, systems & materials. CRC Press.

2. Margolis, M. (2020). Arduino cookbook: Recipes to begin, expand, and

enhance your projects (3rd ed.). O’Reilly Media.

E-resources:

1. GrabCAD – https://grabcad.com/

2. GitHub – https://github.com/