Adv Manufacturing Systems

Catalog description

Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) systems, strategies and implementation across the manufacturing enterprise. Focus on the integration of systems such as design of products; computer-aided engineering (CAE); the control of quality, design and construction of production tooling, rapid prototyping, computer-aided process planning (CAPP), finite element analysis (FEA), computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer numerical control (CNC). Manufacturing, automation and robotics emphasized. Advanced-level production experiences with an intensive research and development component required. 2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab.