Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes

Provided by: edX

This course introduces a wide range of manufacturing processes including machining, injection molding, casing, and 3D printing; and explains the fundamental and practical aspects of manufacturing at scale.


Course Objectives:

  • Learn manufacturing processes in detail: machining, injection molding, casting, thermoforming, sheet metal forming, 3D printing, electronics assembly, and more
  • Overarching principles: rate, quality, cost, flexibility, sustainability
  • Design for manufacturing principles, how to plan a multi-step manufacturing process, and important life-cycle considerations of mass-produced products.


Recommended Background

  • Recommended for manufacturing personnel, including technicians, engineers.

Course ID

ED007

Location

Online

Instructor(s)

MIT

Competencies

Communication, Critical Thinking, Personal Effectiveness, Injection Molding, Casting, Electronic Assembly, , Sheet Forming, and more

Method of Delivery

Digital

Estimated Effort

60 hrs

Cost

Audit Free


Certification is paid for $ 149.00 ; Full financial aid available for certification