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.

Created by: University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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.
User Ratings	4.5 stars Average User Rating 4.5See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

The Big Picture

The purpose of this module is to introduce learners to the factors and trends motivating the transition from the current state of manufacturing to a DMD model. Details of individual lessons in this module are provided below.

7 videos, 5 readings, 5 practice quizzes

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

Graded: Digital Manufacturing & Design. Week 1 Quiz

WEEK 2

Components of the Paradigm

The purpose of this module is to introduce learners to the multiple components that integrate to create a future manufacturing enterprise (i.e., a digital link between design and production, leveraging data analytics to identify opportunities for increased quality and efficiency, interconnected and transparent machines, production facilities, and supply chains). Details of individual lessons in this module are provided below.

7 videos, 10 readings, 5 practice quizzes

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

Graded: Digital Manufacturing & Design. Week 2 Quiz

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University at Buffalo

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 of 100 ratings

Great course! Many thanks!

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.

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.

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