Course Description
This design studio is project-based and focuses on
manufacturing and design of new products. Students will learn
and apply systematic methodologies within projects; design and
construct a working device that meets performance requirements;
learn how to use contemporary tools for engineering analysis,
fabrication, and testing; understand product design and
manufacturing.
Athena Title
Manufacturing Design Studio
Prerequisite
MCHE 1940
Pre or Corequisite
MCHE 3300 or MCHE 3300E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the key manufacturing processes used in industry.
- Students will apply the fundamental principles from mechanics, materials, and fluid mechanics to analyze manufacturing processes.
Topical Outline
- Case study (e.g. Toyota Production System)
- Quality control: Statistics
- Quality control: Continuous improvement
- Types of manufacturing: Just in time manufacturing
- Types of manufacturing: Automated manufacturing
- Types of manufacturing: Computer integrated manufacturing
- Types of manufacturing: Lean manufacturing
- Types of manufacturing: Mass customization
- Types of manufacturing: Rapid manufacturing
- Practical experience in the shop
- A design project that involves using the shop to fabricate a prototype or final product
