DCU Expo 2023 Final Year Projects

36 30. Simulation for Blister Packaging – Process Optimization and Improvements This project investigates the use of Motion Analysis Simulation in industry. The project focuses on optimizing and improving the process surrounding Simulations carried out during INTRA placement. Simulations were carried out for a blister packaging line used to package tablets; Solidworks Motion analysis Software was used to carry out the simulations. The aim is to produce simulations that are of a level at which they can be implemented into the design stage of the company’s manufacturing process. Class Mechanical andManufacturing Engineering (Year 4) Project Area 3-DModelling, LeanManufacturing, Mechanical Design andManufacture, Motion Analysis, Simulation, Human-computer Interaction Project Technology Solidworks Student Name(s) Anthony Gallagher Email anthony.gallagher73@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Dr Paul Young 31. TwoStepper – Fitness and Lifestyle Application This project is designed around having one unique and convenient application that includes features well-known to the fitness and lifestyle industry. These features include a calorie counter and an interactive calendar to organise and helpmake life easier for all of its users. Class Enterprise Computing Project Area Web Application Project Technology JavaScript, MySQL, Python Student Name(s) Alex Byrne  |  Charlie Rudden Email alex.byrne282@mail.dcu.ie   |  charlie.rudden5@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Prof Gareth Jones 32. Facial Recognition Attendance System Facial Recognition Attendance System is an automated system that, instead of using traditional techniques like using pen and paper or the lecturer manually recording attendance, uses facial recognition technology tomark and record student attendance. The lecturer can add students to the systemaccording to their module and can take student’s attendance using the “Start” and “Stop” button. An attendance report can be viewed based on the date andmodule. The attendance report can also be downloaded in excel format. Class Computer Applications Project Area Computer Vision, Image/Video Processing Project Technology CSS, Excel/VB, JavaScript, Python, SQLite, Machine Learning, Eel Student Name(s) Andreea Coptu  |  Carla Buckley Email andreea.coptu2@mail.dcu.ie   |  carla.buckley38@mail.dcu.ie Supervisor Prof Gareth Jones