Whether you’re a high school graduate exploring manufacturing careers, or an operations manager hungry for an understanding of the newest manufacturing technologies, this specialization will provide a foundation in how digital advances are changing the landscape and capabilities of factories. Ten courses – developed with input from the manufacturing industry – touch on digital manufacturing and design practices, the concept of the digital thread, the Internet of Things and Big Data. To learn more about the Digital Manufacturing and Design Technology specialization, please watch the overview video by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: https://youtu.be/r-VHiwsg_t0
What you'll learn
Understanding of digital manufacturing practices and their application in modern factories
Knowledge of the digital thread concept and its role in manufacturing
Familiarity with Internet of Things (IoT) implementation in manufacturing environments
Understanding of how Big Data is applied in manufacturing and design processes
Course objectives
Provide a foundation in digital manufacturing and design technologies
Explain how digital advances are changing factory capabilities
Introduce IoT and Big Data concepts in the context of manufacturing