MFE 500
Current Topics In Manufacturing Seminar
Worcester Polytechnic Institute · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
(0 credits) This seminar identifies the typical problems involved in a variety of manufacturing operations, and generic approaches for applying advanced technologies to implement operations. Topical areas of application and development such as intelligent materials processing, automated assembly, MRP and JIT scheduling, vision recognition systems, high-speed computer networks, distributed computer control of manufacturing processes and flexible manufacturing systems may be covered. This seminar is coordinated with the undergraduate program in manufacturing engineering. Required for all full-time students .
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
F01
OpenSeats: 4/20 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 6:47 PM- Days & times
- W12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- 2026-08-20 - 2026-12-11
- Location
- Other
- Instructor
- Thomas Christiansen
Section notes
<p>NOTE: The class will be meeting in <b>Washburn 229 </b></p>