About this course: This course will expose you to the transformation taking place, throughout the world, in the way that products are being designed and manufactured. The transformation is happening through digital manufacturing and design (DM&D) – a shift from paper-based processes to digital processes in the manufacturing industry. By the end of this course, you’ll understand what DMD is and how it is impacting careers, practices and processes in companies both large and small. You will gain an understanding of and appreciation for the role that technology is playing in this transition. The technology we use every day – whether it is communicating with friends and family, purchasing products or streaming entertainment – can benefit design and manufacturing, making companies and workers more competitive, agile and productive. Discover how this new approach to making products makes companies more responsive, and employees more involved and engaged, as new career paths in advanced manufacturing evolve. Main concepts of this course will be delivered through lectures, readings, discussions and various videos. This is the first course in the Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology specialization that explores the many facets of manufacturing’s “Fourth Revolution,” and features a culminating project involving creation of a roadmap to achieve a self-established DMD-related professional goal. To learn more about the Digital Manufacturing and Design Technology specialization, please watch the overview video by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: https://youtu.be/r-VHiwsg_t0
Who is this class for: This course is for anyone interested in how digital advances are changing the landscape and capabilities of manufacturing, from high school graduates exploring careers to operations managers and business owners hungry for an understanding of the newest manufacturing technologies.
Taught by: Ken English, Deputy Director
Sustainable Manufacturing and Advanced Robotic Technologies Community of Excellence
| Basic Info | Course 1 of 10 in the Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 2 weeks of study, 3 ½ hours per week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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- Video: Introduction to Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology
- Video: Introduction to Digital Manufacturing and Design
- Video: Digital Manufacturing and Design
- Reading: Resources: Digital Manufacturing and Design
- Practice Quiz: Self-check
- Video: Impact on Manufacturing Careers
- Reading: Resources: Career Opportunities
- Practice Quiz: Self-check
- Video: Advantages of Digital Manufacturing and Design
- Reading: Resources: Transition to Digital Manufacturing and Design
- Practice Quiz: Self-check
- Video: Information Sharing in the Digital Thread
- Reading: Resources: Data Procurement Standards
- Practice Quiz: Self-check
- Video: Multiple Organizations in the Manufacturing Process
- Reading: Resources: Manufacturing Supply Chains
- Practice Quiz: Self-check
- Discussion Prompt: Digital Manufacturing & Design-- Week 1 Reflection
- Video: Components
- Reading: Resources: Introduction to the Digital Thread
- Practice Quiz: Self-Check
- Video: Gaining Insight from Data
- Reading: Resources: Advanced Analysis
- Practice Quiz: Self- Check
- Video: A Closed Loop Approach
- Reading: Resources: Intelligent Machining
- Practice Quiz: Self-Check
- Video: Integrated Information Systems in the Product Lifecycle
- Reading: Resources: Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise
- Video: An Open Source Strategy
- Reading: Resources: Digital Manufacturing Commons
- Practice Quiz: Self-check
- Video: Protecting Your Organization
- Reading: Resources: Digital Manufacturing Security
- Practice Quiz: Self-Check
- Video: Your 4.0 Roadmap to Success: Overview
- Discussion Prompt: Your 4.0 Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing and Design Technology
- Reading: Your 4.0 Roadmap to Success-- Resources
- Reading: Your 4.0 Roadmap to Success: Step 1
- Reading: Digital Manufacturing & Design-- Key Takeaways
- Reading: Digital Manufacturing & Design-- Course References
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Very informative and provides an excellent overview of digital manufacturing including practical tools.
I think the course is well structured and gives a nice overview of the Industry 4.0 paradigm. Being an industry practitioner, I felt more at ease with some of the topics but I felt it was great from a topic refresher perspective.
Great introduction to DMD for Industry 4.0. Ready for the next course!
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ML
Awesome course to get an overview of the trends and the changes we are living. Most of the content is quite basic, so dont expect to have pratical tools to apply on the daily job. But for sure helps to know the possibilities and be in a closer touch with the new technologies in order o better present the topic in a meeting or conversation. I for sure recommend.