Scaling Up

Catalog description

Scaling Up is intended for design and engineering-oriented students who anticipate or have an interest in launching products. Where the cousin of this class, ME219, is an overview of fabrication and factory systems, this course explores how to go from vision to reality, and from parts to products. We'll explore the systems that enable us to design and produce high-quality products, at scale, at reasonable prices, including quality systems, supply chains, and different ways of conveying intent to factories. Students will acquire a professional foundation in the business of manufacturing through readings, in-class discussion, and roughly one-a-week team projects. By application only, see notes below.