ME3101/ME3102 is a group-based mechanical design project course that simulates a real industry design environment. Students work in teams to design a mechanical system from initial conception through prototyping while emphasizing the design process, analysis, and documentation. The course aims to provide hands-on industry experience and allows students to establish industry connections. It requires skills in product development processes, additional technical areas like manufacturing and assemblies, as well as soft skills like teamwork, communication, and presentations. A course pack is provided to equip students with the basic knowledge required to complete the project successfully.

1. ME3101 / ME3102
Mechanical Systems Design
Introduction

2. What is ME3101/ME3102?

3. What is ME3101/ME3102?
• A group based project that is focused on the
design of a complete mechanical design project,
with emphasis on the design process, analysis
and drawings.
• Other elements such as market survey etc.
might be incorporated to simulate a real
industry design environment. Students are
required to submit a report, drawings and
perform a presentation at the end of the course.

4. Why ME 3101 / ME3102?

5. Why ME 3101 / ME3102?
• Hands on experience for students to be involved in
real industry tied projects
• Experience the process of a design project from
initial conception to product prototyping
• Good chance for students to establish connections
with future industry contacts
▫ Past students who have performed well in this project
obtained good testimonials from industry partners and
some even secured internships/contacts!

6. What skills do I need to tap on?

7. What skills do I need to tap on?
• In depth understanding
of the process in
product development
• Additional knowledge
in fields such as
manufacturing and
assemblies
• Knowledge of what
makes a good product

8. What skills do I need to tap on?
• Soft skills such as
▫ Teamwork
▫ Communication skills
▫ Conflict Resolution
Techniques
• Report writing skills
• Presentation skills

9. Starting to worry?

10. Fret not!
• The website is there
to provide you with
essential module
information
• A course pack has
been prepared to arm
you with the basic
knowledge to get you
started!

11. Course-pack information
• Chapter 1:
▫ 6 Step Design Process
• Chapter 2:
▫ What makes a good team?
• Chapter 3:
▫ Practice good communication
• Chapter 4:
▫ Conflict Resolution Techniques
• Chapter 5:
▫ Basic design for manufacturing
• Chapter 6:
▫ Basic design for assembly
• Chapter 7:
▫ Presentation Skills
• Chapter 8:
▫ Elements of a good report