This course is part of the Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing Specialization

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Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing SpecializationUniversity of Michigan

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This course, Additive Manufacturing, is the third course in the Coursera Specialization, Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing.
In this course, learners will be introduced to the concept of Additive Manufacturing, learn how it is applied in manufacturing, and what businesses should consider as they decide to implement this technology. Considerations include the economics of the technology, information technology infrastructure, manufacturing ecosystem partners, the business value of implementing Additive Manufacturing, and what needs to happen across the organization to ensure successful implementation.

Learners will hear from industry experts as they share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges of implementing Additive Manufacturing, how Additive Manufacturing is being implemented in their companies, and insights on the future of this technology within their industry and across manufacturing.

The content presented in this course draws on a number of real-life interviews and case studies, and was created through a partnership with Siemens.

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Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing Specialization

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Approx. 12 hours to complete

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Flexible deadlines

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Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 12 hours to complete

English

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M.S. Krishnan

Accenture Professor of Computer Information Systems, Professor of Technology & Operations

Stephen M. Ross Business School

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University of Michigan

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

What is Additive Manufacturing?

3 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 76 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

12 videos

Course Introduction3mWhat is Additive Manufacturing?10mInsights from Siemens - Defining Additive Manufacturing2mWhy Additive Manufacturing?12mGeneral Applications of Additive Manufacturing12mInsights from Siemens - Applications of Additive Manufacturing4mInsights from General Motors - Additive Manufacturing at GM7mAM Technology and Industrial Applications6mAM Technology and Industrial Applications: Examples6mAdditive Manufacturing Technology Choices4mInsights from Siemens - Different Types of Additive Manufacturing4mFast Radius: Additive Manufacturing Services1m

6 readings

Course Syllabus5mPre-Course Survey10mSelf-reflection - Applications of Additive Manufacturing10mSelf-reflection - Materials Used in Additive Manufacturing10mSelf-reflection - Materials and Fast Radius10mExample of Powder Bed Fusion (YouTube)8m

1 practice exercise

Module 1 Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Business Context of Additive Manufacturing

4 hours to complete

26 videos (Total 125 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

26 videos

Economic Tradeoffs of Additive Manufacturing8mInsights from Fast Radius - Making the Choice of Additive Manufacturing8mInsights from Siemens - Additive vs. Conventional Manufacturing3mInsights from Siemens - The Speed of Additive Manufacturing2mAdditive Manufacturing Ecosystem3mBroad Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem Partners 6mInsights from General Motors - Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem5mInsights from Siemens - Integrators and Middlemen2mInsights from Fast Radius - Additive Manufacturing Services Ecosystem6mInsights from Fast Radius - Brief Description of AM Ecosystem2mAdditive Manufacturing Business Value Proposition: Part 14mAdditive Manufacturing Business Value Proposition: Part 25mAdditive Manufacturing Business Value Proposition: Part 35mInsights from Siemens - Sustainability and Additive Manufacturing3mInsights from Fast Radius - Business Case for Additive Manufacturing8mAdditive Manufacturing Implementation Framework: Introduction3mAdditive Manufacturing Implementation Framework: Part 15mInsights from Siemens - Change Management2mInsights from Siemens - Advice for Adopters 2mAdditive Manufacturing Implementation Framework: Part 24mInsights from Siemens - Organizational Learning3mInsights from Fast Radius - Talent Profile in Additive Manufacturing4mInsights from General Motors - Additive Manufacturing Adoption6mAdditive Manufacturing Challenges and Risks 7mInsights from Fast Radius - Risks and Challenges of AM4mInsights from General Motors - Additive Manufacturing Risks2m

8 readings

Self-reflection - Deciding on Additive Manufacturing10mSelf-reflection - Ecosystem Partner Review10mSelf-reflection - Sustainability10mSelf-reflection - Total Cost10mSelf-reflection - Prototypes10mSelf-reflection - Key Adoption Questions10mSelf-reflection - Three Challenges10mSelf-reflection - Factors in Mitigating Risks10m

1 practice exercise

Module 2 Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Future Trend, Course Summary, and Series Conclusion

5 hours to complete

15 videos (Total 75 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes

15 videos

Additive Manufacturing Future Trends7mInsights from Siemens - Disrupting Global Labor Practices2mInsights from Fast Radius - Future of Additive Manufacturing: Technology and Business Changes6mInsights from Fast Radius - Additive Manufacturing Impact on Logistics2mInsights from Siemens - Additive Manufacturing in 3-5 Years4mInsights from General Motors - Additive Manufacturing & Global Competitiveness5mAdditive Manufacturing Summary2mDigital Technology Trends in Manufacturing12mConsumer Driven Change in Manufacturing2mOrganizational Challenges in Digital Transformation2mInsights from Siemens - A Good Example of DEI in Practice2mBusiness Implication3mSocial Implications8mInsights from General Motors - Learning Digital Manufacturing4mInsights from Siemens - Navigating Your Career in the New Digital Manufacturing World7m

2 readings

Self-reflection - Industry and Higher Education Partnerships10mPost-Course Survey10m

1 practice exercise

Module 3 Quiz30m

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by NSAug 21, 2022

excelent. a lot of material and actually suprised me. i learned.

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About the Digital Technologies and the Future of Manufacturing Specialization

Digital technologies are fundamentally transforming every aspect of the value chain in manufacturing, logistics, and management consulting. In this course series, you’ll learn the basics behind some of these breakthrough technologies and their business applications, including improved productivity, quality, and cycle-time benefits within manufacturing and logistics. Challenges and risks for businesses will also be addressed.

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