DENM014 – Research Methods and Experimental Techniques in Engineering

Research Methods and Experimental Techniques in Engineering 1
Research Methods and Experimental Techniques in Engineering:
Developing the 3D Mechanical Engineering Process for Automation Company
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Research Methods and Experimental Techniques in Engineering 2
Table of Contents
Executive Summary.....................................................................................................................................2
Problem Definition......................................................................................................................................3
Current State............................................................................................................................................3
Business Objectives.................................................................................................................................5
Qualitative Goals.................................................................................................................................5
Quantitative Goals...............................................................................................................................5
Benefits.......................................................................................................................................................5
Limitations..................................................................................................................................................7
References...................................................................................................................................................8

Research Methods and Experimental Techniques in Engineering 3
Executive Summary
This research paper mainly focuses on developing 3D mechanical engineering process for an
automation company. The complete new 3D software was launched in most of the departments
in the company, although it lacked some of the basic instructions on how to handle the software.
This made it difficult for the company to make good use of the software to help in the
achievement of the company's set objectives. The initial process of development of the software
lacked thus the company had an itch in the implementation of the software's products. This
brought a problem of schedule and issues of quality. To help minimize or deal with this case of
unreliability, the company had to sit and organize as well as arrange on how to better a 3D
engineering process which will help in undertaking mechanical engineering in a well-
coordinated and organized way.
In this research, therefore, a methodology of qualitative research and case study approaches were
applied. This was in connection to the complexity and specificity of the phenomenon alongside
the research problem nature and the quest for exploration in details. To comprehend this thesis,
various components were put together. For instance, in the design section, five defined steps,
three data gathering methods and detailed expectations in each level with practical nature.
Various data collection methods were used. These included interviews analysis of documentation
and workshops. This was in line with the case company. in this approach, the first thing to be
done was carrying out analysis of the current state to get a detailed understanding of the existing
company’s practices on 3D engineering. Then this section was followed by the literature review.
Apart from analyzing the previous works of some scholars the literature review also focused and
proposal buildings that followed.
Moreover, this thesis research paper revealed the difficulties in the adaptation of new
engineering software which will assist in the coordination of the automation company. In the
analysis of the current state, the critical findings in line with the non-efficient flow of work,
sluggish distribution of responsibilities and roles for support and development, barrier in
departmental collaboration and communication in the engineering field. Based on the use of the
conceptual framework which was developed in the literature review and the suggestions made by
stakeholder, the research proposes an improvement of cross-function that can be used by the case
company in delivering and developing engineering work effectively.