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Product Design

via SWAYAM Plus

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This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the product development life cycle, from initial idea creation to final production planning. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of mechanical design principles, key manufacturing processes like casting, forging, and plastic processing, and how to design components using 3D modeling techniques. The course emphasizes design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) to optimize production efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, students will learn essential concepts in product cost planning, workflow management, and will engage in real-time projects to apply their knowledge in practical settings.

Intended audience

Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Planner, Cost Analyst / Product Cost Engineer

Prerequisites

Any Diploma or Degree

Assessment & certification

Assessment fee: Included — no extra fee
Assessment mode: Online
Assessment type: Product Design Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Planner, Cost Analyst / Product Cost Engineer

NCrF level: 4.5 (NCrF credit-eligible)

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to the product development life cycle, including idea creation, design release, and pre-production stages.
Week 2: Mechanical design principles and key considerations in machine design.
Week 3: DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) tools and methodology.
Week 4: Overview of manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, sheet metal, and plastic processing.
Week 5: 3D modeling of casting, sheet metal, and plastic components, with emphasis on solid modeling and design intent.
Week 6: Design for cost-effective assembly (DFM) and its role in production.
Week 7: Product cost sheets, cost accounting, and overhead apportionment.
Week 8: Production planning, guidelines, and creating product time plans.
Week 9: Real-time projects demonstrating product life cycles, DFMEA, and process documentation.
Week 10: Exploration of manufacturing equipment and its application in production processes.