ABSTRACT
This chapter presents aspects of a novel case study structure for teaching the process of manufacturing system design. The approach used for the case study removes many of the limitations of traditional methods of teaching the design process. It has been used successfully for a number of years and proves to be both enjoyable and valuable to manufacturing engineering students. In particular the method by which the case study is introduced and administered will be described.
The approach used is to actively involve students in a design problem. The problem is defined using a modified industrial example and is open-ended in nature. The students must define the boundaries of the problem and seek the necessary information to be able to offer a solution.
