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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes

Massachusetts Institute of Technology via MITx Online

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Study the processes used to manufacture products ranging from toys to smartphones, and learn fundamental principles and practical considerations that enable production at scale.

Syllabus

  • 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.

Taught by

A. John Hart, John Liu, and Timothy Gutowski

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