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D&MT Research Centres and Groups
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Enterprise Research Centre - www.ul.ie/erc
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Manufacturing and Services systems are increasing in complexity. The main drivers of these changes are globalisation and the adoption of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). Within manufacturing this has lead to the establishment of Extended and Virtual Enterprises, within the Services Industries it has resulted in new approaches to service delivery.
These changes have resulted in the establishment of integrated systems made up of people, material, capital equipment and information that are complex to design and operate. To effectively design and operate these systems a holistic approach that embraces several engineering disciplines must be adopted. It is anticipated that with the further integration of world economies, more widespread adoption of ICT and the implementation of environment friendly legislation the challenges that already exist in managing Manufacturing and Services systems will increase.
To meet these new challenges we have establishment an Enterprise Engineering Research Group. Enterprise Engineering is defined as that body of knowledge, scientific principles, and practices having to do with the analysis, design, implementation and operation of integrated systems made up of people, material, information, and equipment. In a continually changing and unpredictable competitive environment, the Enterprise Engineer addresses a fundamental question: how to design and improve all elements associated with the total enterprise to more effectively achieve its goals and objectives.
Enterprise Modelling
Analysis and Optimisation Tools
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Socio-Technical Issues
Engineering Economy
Applications
Address : The Enterprise Engineering Research Group, Faculty of Sceince & Engineering, Dept. of Design & Manufacturing Technology., University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland .
Contact : Cathal Heavey
Email : cathal.heavey@ul.ie
Phone : +353 61 202891
Web : www.ul.ie/erc
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Technology Education Research Group (TERG) |
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The mission of the technology Education Research Group is to develop, explore, and enhance teaching and learning within the suite of technology subjects at second level and lead pedagogical innovation through the initial technology teacher education programmes. The current research activities and projects undertaken by members of TERG explore the traditions and practices of teaching and learning in technology education. A sample of the research topics that current members of TERG are involved in include:
· Freehand Sketching as a catalyst for developing concepts driven competencies.
· Student interests and their impact on undergraduate performance.
· Influences on student course choice.
· Accurately assessing the outcomes of design activities.
· Student learning styles and apposite pedagogy.
· The design and development of graphical education.
· Student self-efficacy and epistemic values within technology education.
Contact : Niall Seery
Email : Niall.Seery@ul.ie
Phone : +353 61 202851
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Ergonomics, Design & Training Research Group
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Ergonomics can be defined as the study and design of products, workplaces, processes and systems to match the strengths and weaknesses of people, in such a way as to minimise costs and errors, and to maximise user satisfaction and health. Ergonomics subsumes what used to be known as "Work Study" into a more science based subject, and it also includes the psychological dimensions relevant to workplaces and work systems. It has a very broad spread of input and application so is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, which endow it with many strengths but also particular difficulties.
Click Here for Research Group Flyer
Current Project:
ERGOMAN Website Click here Flyer Click here
Previous projects
Cybermans Click on the Cybermans link in this page Click here
MIRTH: Musculo-skeletal Injury Reduction Tools for Health and safety (EU funded). Click here for more Information on the MIRTH project
Sample student projects
- Development of an automated upper limb musculo-skeletal disorder evaluation tool using electrogoniometry.
- Musculo-skeletal disorder differences between light repetitive assembly work and heavy engineering tasks.
- Analysis of productivity improvements after ergonomics interventions using Predetermined Motion Time Standards (PMTS)
- Anthropometric modeling and Computer Aided Ergonomics
- Human reliability and risk taking behaviour in fatal industrial accidents
- Attitudes and values towards ergonomics and Health & Safety training and interventions in Irish industry
Address : Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology
Contact : Dr. Leonard O'Sullivan
Email : leonard.osullivan@ul.ie
Phone : +353 61 202900
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Materials and Automation Technology Research Group www3.ul.ie/marg
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The Materials and Automation Research Group (MARG) at the Design and Manufacturing Technology Department is a complimentary group of materials engineers and automation technologists which represent a multidisciplinary area of research.
The research is co-ordinated by Dr. Lisa O'Donoghue (Principle Investigator) and Dr. Huw Lewis (Project Co-ordinator). The group are actively researching 'Innovative Process for Disassembly of Liquid Crystal Displays'. The 2009 predicted global Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) sales figure is billion which illustrates the increased use of LCD panels as the main form of visual display technology. This will bring challenges for recycling and disposal of these goods in future years. LCDs contain many hazardous substances including mercury in the backlighting device, organic components such as liquid crystals and plastics contain fire retardants as well as printed circuit boards. The typical end of life disposal method for these devises is land fill or incineration and problems are associated with both types. Incineration of organics and plastics may produce dioxins or furans depending on their composition while mercury and lead have accumulative effect on human body and the environment. Efficient means of recycling these devices while obtaining a high quality of recycled materials is required to avoiding the export of this type of waste from Ireland and the European Union.
Address : SR3-015, Schrodinger Building, Dept. of Design & Manufacturing Technology., University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland .
Contact : Dr. Lisa O'Donoghue
Email : lisa.odonoghue@ul.ie
Phone : +353 61 202910
Web : www3.ul.ie/marg |
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