Project Overview
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This project aims to develop a generator for CAD environments with a focus on belt conveyors. The assignment is aimed at students in technical design and mechanical engineering and combines product development, parametric modeling, programming and engineering systems understanding.
The goal is to develop a tool or framework that automates all or parts of the design of belt conveyors in a CAD environment. The solution can consist of scripts, configurable models, rule-based geometry or other methods to quickly generate design documents based on given parameters and design requirements.
The project is carried out at Alteco's office in Luleå (Stationsgatan 36). Compensation for approved work 15,000 SEK for 15 credits and 30,000 SEK for 30 credits.
Project Objectives
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The project objective is to develop a concept and a working prototype for a generator that can create CAD data for belt conveyors based on defined input data, such as geometry, capacity, slope, component selection and installation conditions.
The work may include needs analysis, mapping of design rules, development of parametric structure, implementation in a relevant CAD environment and verification through test cases or demonstration models. Depending on the focus of the project, user interfaces, modularization and connection to product data management may also be relevant parts.
The project is expected to give the student the opportunity to apply advanced knowledge in CAD, design, programming and methodical product development in a practical and technically relevant context.
Suitable deliverables from the project may be a documented prototype, a description of the chosen system architecture, examples of generated CAD models and recommendations for continued development and industrialization of the solution.
Expected results and relevance
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The result of the project should be a well-motivated and technically feasible solution that shows how generative or parametric design can be used to streamline the production of belt conveyors in a CAD environment. The project has high relevance for industrial applications where shorter lead times, increased quality and better standardization are sought.
The project is particularly relevant for students with an interest in digitalization of design processes, design automation and the development of smart tools for future engineering work.
Through the project, the student gets to work with a concrete technical challenge with a clear connection to both academic depth and practical industrial benefit.
About Alteco
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Alteco is a locally anchored technical consulting company based in Norr- and Västerbotten. Our operations are based on our core, i.e. project and design management within the process, mining and steel industries. We are a natural and driving partner in our customers' large and challenging industrial projects. We are proud to be part of several important industrial initiatives for our customers. At LKAB, we are involved in the following strategic projects: new main levels for mining at greater depths, a facility for direct reduction with hydrogen and facilities for the extraction of rare earth metals. At Boliden, we contribute to the capacity increase in Garpenberg and we participate in several customers' new establishment projects in Norr- and Västerbotten.
The background to this thesis is that we see a need to grow our business and therefore want to get in touch with driven younger talents who are interested in working on industrial projects in the north.
Last application date:
2026-10-31
Martin Risberg
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