MFGT 2020 - Manufacturing Prototyping

4.5 Credits

This course introduces the basic concepts of additive manufacturing (AM) in the past, present and future. Students produce parts and assemblies using diverse prototyping technologies. Emphasis is placed on human-centered design, low volume production, the intersection of quality, cost, speed and materials, environmental impacts, and the scale of production.

Prerequisites: (2) MFGT 1020 and INFO 1951

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

1. Explore basic manufacturing concepts.

2. Explain the evolution of the way objects are made, chosen, and consumed.

3. Explain the impact of human-centered design concepts on manufactured products.

4. Construct products using basic LEAN manufacturing processes.

5. Apply the four key elements for Agile Manufacturing to product development.

6. Operate tools and machinery to build products.

7. Construct products using a variety of materials and methods.

8. Explain the impact of iterative design on manufacturing processes.

9. Determine packaging, shipping, and storage options for products.

10. Evaluate manufacturing production using a quality assurance process.

11. Research product innovation trends.

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