Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023
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| 5. Semester: Engineering Tools The Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 151-0015-10L | Engineering Tool: Experimental Modal Analysis  All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | D. Spescha | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Measuring and analysis methods for the determination of transfer functions of mechanical structures. Evaluation and preparation of the measured data for visualisation and interpretation of the dynamic behaviour. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Introduction into the practical application of measuring and analysis methods for determination of transfer functions of mechanical structures. Evaluation and preparation of the measured data for visualisation and interpretation of the dynamic behaviour. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Handling of accelerometers and force transducers, measurement of transfer functions of mechanical structures, determination and visualisation of vibration modes using practical examples, introduction to vibration theory and its fundamental terms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | German documents are provided during the course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | In the practical part of the course, the participants will carry out measurements on structures themselves and then analyse them with respect to natural frequencies and vibration modes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151-0025-10L | Engineering Tool: Introduction to CAM and Motion Simulation All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | M. Schmid | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Introduction of integrated CAD applications CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing), Motion Simulation (Kinematics) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The participants learn the possibilities of integrated CAD applications. The goal is to understand the procedures and the most important functions of these applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing): - Introduction to CAM - Practical examples for 3-axle milling machine and Feature Based Machining Motion Simulation (Kinematics/Dynamics): - Introduction and practical examples | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Voraussetzungen: - CAD-Grundkenntnisse in Siemens NX (CAD 1. Semester) - Verwenden Sie zur Durchführung der Übungen wenn möglich Ihr eigenes Laptop. Siemens NX kann im ETH IT-Shop kostenlos bestellt werden. Es stehen einige Rechner zur Verfügung. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151-0027-10L | Engineering Tool: Programming with LabView All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | L. Prochazka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | An introduction is given to the LabView programming environment. The basic concepts of "virtual instruments" and data flow programming are presented. Computer-based exercises are solved during class. A simple electronic data acquisition module is used to demonstrate basic concepts of interface management and data acquisition. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Introduction to the LabView programming environment. Understanding of fundamental concepts: virtual instruments, data flow programming, control structures, data types etc. Development of basic programming skills using in-class exercises on computers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151-0030-10L | Engineering Tool: Modelling and Servo Axis Control of Machine Tool Manipulators All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | O. Zirn | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course covers model building and the applied stimulation of (power-assisted axles on production machinery using MATLAB/Simulink and provides a practical example of how drive parameters may be set up, how through simulation an optimal axis design can be developed and which characteristics of a production machine can be reliably estimated in advance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The students are able to model servo axes considering all relevant components and process influences to simulate the achievable productivity. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | 1. Introduction, complexity levels in model building for production machines. 2. Servo axis feedback control, cascade controller 3. Numerical control systems, setpoint generation 4. Simulation examples in MATLAB/Simulink 5. Outlook longitudinal model for battery electric vehicles | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Wird abgegeben | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Matlab skills; your laptop with Matlab/Simulink may be useful. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151-0032-10L | Engineering Tool: Introduction to the Methods of Six Sigma Quality Control and Lean Production Does not take place this semester. All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | to be announced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The course introduces to Six Sigma quality management and quality improvement, which aims to reduce process variation and to sustain process capability. It introduces also to the Lean production principles, aiming to reduce waste within the processes as well as aiming to a customer taked JIT pull-production. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The participant gets an overview to the Operational Excellence philosophy and the working methods of these two approches. He learns the most important tools and the interaction of these two approaches. Introduction to the theory-specific aspects of Lean. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | 1. Understanding the changing environment - Globalization, customer requirements, production systems - Six Sigma quality philosophy - Lean Manufacturing and TPS (Toyota Production System) 2. Quality management with Six Sigma - What is Six Sigma - DMAIC problem solving approach - Use of different control charts - Evaluate process capability, DPMO, Cp, Cpk, Taguchi - Cause-effect diagram - Control plan and sustainability, PDCA 3. Introduction to the Lean approach - TPS model, Lean goals and principles - A3 project management - The 9 types of waste - Value add and non value add activities - The 8 Lean-Tools , whereof 4 - 5S workplace organization - Value stream mapping (excercise), Little's law, process metrics - Continous flow vs batch - Pull Principles, Kanban, DBR - Cell design - Linear Programming 4. Lean and Six Sigma in practice - How fits Lean and Six Sigma together - Continuous Improvement/Kaizen organization - Change-Management, risks - Inspire OPEX deployment approach | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Notes will be distributet. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | empfohlen: Rüttimann: Lean Compendium - Introduction to Modern Manufacturing Theory, Springer International, 2017 Rüttimann, Stöckli: Elements of Advanced Manufacturing Theory, Springer International, 2022 Ohno: Toyota Production System - Beyond Large Scale Production, Productivity Press, New York, 1988 Töpfer: Six Sigma - Konzeption und Erfolgsbeispiele für praktizierte Null-Fehler Qualität, Springer, 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 151-0047-00L | Engineering Tool: Agile Product Development All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | M. Meboldt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Agile product development is gaining high interest in many industries. Still, only few hardware developing firms have adopted Agile approaches into their daily development work due to inadequate trainings. Within this course, students will be introduced to the culture and mindset behind Agile by solving a practical development task in a team of 4 students. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students shall experience and internalize the key principles and practices of Agile product development. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Introduction to Agile (principles & methods), team-based development task. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | A digital script will be distributed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151-0057-10L | Engineering Tool: Systems Engineering for Project Work All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | R. Züst | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The course is about a methodical basis of systematic project work, with a focus on demanding interdisciplinary problems. The participants will be shown how to use it appropriately and correctly in their projects. This short course is based on the "Systems Engineering" (SE) method, which was developed at the ETH. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The goals of this compact course are: - Goal-oriented identification and perception of relevant problem areas and project goal setting. - Deduction and development of procedures for a promising project, including systematic planning of the project content. - Development of work packages including efficient methodology - Simple embedding of the projects in the organization, including relationships with buyers, users and securing project participation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | 1. Nachmittag: - Einstieg ins Systems Engineering; Entstehung, Inhalt und Werdegang; Voraussetzungen (anspruchsvolle Fragestellungen, institutionelle Einbettung, Systemdenken und heuristische Prinzipien); - Grundstruktur und Inhalt Lebensphasenmodell; Grundstruktur in Inhalt Problemlösungszyklus; - Zusammenspiel von Lebensphasenmodell & Problemlösungszyklus in Projekten 2. Nachmittag: - Situationsanalyse: Systemanalyse (Systemabgrenzung (gestaltbarer Bereich, relevante Bereiche des Umsystems)), Methoden der Analyse und Modellierung, Umgang mit Vernetzung, Dynamik und Unsicherheit; wichtigste Methoden der IST-Zustands- und Zukunftsanalyse), - Zielformulierung (wichtigste Methoden der Zielformulieren), - Konzeptsynthese und Konzeptanalyse (u.a. Kreativität; wichtigste Methoden der Synthese und Analyse), 3. Nachmittag: - Beurteilung (u.a. Methoden für mehrdimensionale Kriterienvergleich, z.B. Kosten-Wirksamkeits-Analyse); Diskussion von Planungsbeispielen - Diskussion von Planungsbeispielen: Analyse des Methodeneinsatzes, Entwickeln alternativer Vorgehensschritte und Auswahl des zweckmässigsten Vorgehens | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | Zusammenfassung wird in elektronischer Form abgegeben; Lehrbuch: die Grundlagen sind in einem Lehrbuch beschrieben Anwendungsbeispiele: 8 konkrete Anwendungen von Systems Engineering sind in einem Case-Book beschrieben | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Zielpublikum: Der Kurs richtet sich insbesondere an Personen, welche anspruchsvolle Projekte initiieren, planen und leiten müssen Lernmethode: Der Stoff wird mittels kurzer Vorträge vermittelt und an kurzen Fallbeispielen/Übungen vertieft. Zudem sollen die Lehrinhalte durch selbständiges Studium der Lehrmittel vertieft bzw. ergänzt werden. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151-0059-10L | Engineering Tool: CAD-Methodology and PDM-Technology in the Focus Project All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | M. Schütz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | The participants learn about the procedures and tools that are necessary to develop technical products. The focus is on computer-based design and development and the management in an integrated software environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | The participants will deepen their existing CAD knowledge and learn new PDM knowledge, so that these may be directly applied and used in the focus project. - CAD refresh (Modelling, Assembling, Drafting, etc.) and CAD mythology for construction (Top-Down modelling) - Introduction to the Team Center (Siemens PDM System) - TeamCenter data flow, in particular the process of creating and managing new Items and Parts, the approval procedure and creating different versions of Parts The participants will learn and experiment with procedures by working on concrete examples so that they will subsequently be able to begin with independent product construction. The following topics will be dealt with in depth in the lectures supporting the focus project (Praxiskurs): CAD-Methodology, FE calculations, motion simulation and construction methodology. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | 1. Afternoon: CAD refresher and top down modelling - To refresh already existing knowledge of CAD functionality. i. Sketch and features as well as manipulation and optimizing models. ii. Assembling iii. Drafting. iv. Organisation. working methods, conventions. -Top down modelling CAD i. Introduction to top down modelling and concept modelling ii. Case study of top down modelling 2.Afternoon: Introduction to TC (Team Center) - Introduction: Short introduction to PLM (What is the idea of PLM? PLM is more than the pure management of drawings!). - Lesson 1 - Team Center Rich Client Interface - Lesson 2 - TC data types - Lesson 3 - Construction from data in TC - Lesson 4 - Searching for and examining data. 3.Afternoon: TC application - Lesson 5 - Unit lists (PSE) - Lesson 6 - Cross-referencing - Lesson 7 - Data release - Lesson 8 - Product data examination | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | - at least two students of a Focus-Team should sign in for this course, if the use of Siemens Teamcenter PLM is given for the Team. - only for students participating in a Focus Project in the same semester | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151-0061-10L | Engineering Tool: Scientific Writing with LaTeX and Vector Graphics All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | O. Lambercy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course provides insights into the structure and compilation of scientific papers and publications using LaTeX as well as open source software for image editing and the creation of vector graphics. LaTeX is a typesetting tool that separates text format and layout. It is widely used for reports and publications in the scientific domain. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | By looking at specific examples during class you will obtain an overview on composing scientific papers (e.g. bachelor theses, semester theses, master theses) using LaTeX and acquire the most important commands to typeset complex formulas, tables and graphics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | -- layout of scientific reports -- writing with LaTeX (structure, formatting, formulas, tables, graphics, references, table of contents, hyperlinks, packages) based on a template for bachelor/ semester/ master theses. -- graphic design and illustration using open source software and Matlab -- including PDF files in the report (project description, data sheets) -- managing bibliography databases | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | http://www.relab.ethz.ch/education/courses/engineering-tools-latex.html | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Particular: The exercises will be done on your personal laptop (at least one laptop per two students). The complete (full) LaTeX package, Inkscape and Gimp should be installed in advance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151-0062-10L | Engineering Tool: Computer-Aided Design Methods All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | T. Stankovic, K. Shea | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Participants will learn about the Computer-Aided Design fundamentals and methods that are necessary to model complex technical products. The focus will be placed on feature-based and parametric modelling that is common to all modern CAD tools used in mechanical engineering design. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | CAD knowledge and skills will be further developed to enable students to recognize both the advantages and the limitations of current Computer-Aided Design tools. Examples of how to build feature-based and parametric models including design automation will be given along with common pitfalls. After taking the course students should be able to independently create effective feature-based and parametric models of mechanical parts. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | 1. CAD Methods and Feature-Based Design (2 afternoons): * CAD in the context of the design process * Feature types and their relation to mechanical design * Strategies for building feature-based assemblies * Integration of digital part libraries * Common issues and difficulties with feature interaction 2. CAD and Parametric Modeling (1 afternoon): * Designing and building parametric models * Design automation to create design variants * Common issues and difficulties with parametric modelling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | available on Moodle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151-0067-10L | Engineering Tool: Sketching and Visualization of Technical Concepts All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | H. Stahl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course is offered by the Design and Technology Lab Zurich. Effective visualizations of ideas are essential to communicate technical concepts. This course focusses on the basics of a coherent draft design through forms of sketches using various simple techniques. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Mastering various simple techniques for the visualization of technical ideas. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Basics in: Perspective, line drawing, proportions, implementation of the plan views of perspective | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | will be distributed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | It requires no further books | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Max 20 participants Material: Paper and pens | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 151-0091-10L | Engineering Tool: Scientific Writing All Engineering Tools courses are for MAVT Bachelor’s degree students only. | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | M. Walter, T. Korner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Participants acquire scientific writing basics as a core competency to communicate with different audiences. They apply important methods and tools to refine a scientific question, research and evalutate the necessary information, quote and paraphrase, and to plan the structure of their own text. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students are able to - derive and structure ideas for a text starting from a scientific question using simple techniques - find literature sources, check their relevance and completeness, organize them with a suitable tool and cite correctly - apply a reading technique for summarizing a text - distinguish plagiarism, quotation and paraphrase in texts using the presented criteria and correctly cite or paraphrase external content - use and cite information from the Internet correctly - plan and structure specialized texts that refer to different target groups | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | KURSPROGRAMM LEHRFORMEN - Inputs: Kurzvorträge und Selbstlernsequenzen - Uebungen: Hausaufgaben und während des Nachmittags selbständig in Moodle anhand von Fallstudien - Feedback und Diskussion: Lösungen der Studierenden werden gemeinsam mit den Dozierenden besprochen und diskutiert Zu allen Inhaltsteilen gibt es Übungsteile in Moodle, für die ein Laptop mit funktionierendem Internetanschluss benötigt wird. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Computer for exercises during the afternoon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 252-0864-00L | Engineering Tool: Parallel and Concurrent Programming in C++ | W | 0.4 credits | 1K | M. Schwerhoff | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course provides an introduction to parallel and concurrent programming, using C++. Basic challenges and concepts will be introduced and illustrated, and applied by students in small projects. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Students develop a basic understanding of the advantages and pitfalls of concurrency, and gain an overview of the field and its concepts. They learn how to solve small problems using concurrent programs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | The course can only be passed if the projects are successfully implemented and submitted. If no or insufficient solutions are submitted, the course is considered failed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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