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428 - Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing Course Homepage

Instructor Information
Robert Ivester
Email: rob@ivester.net Work Phone: (240) 447-7491

Course Information
Course Description
This course emphasizes the computer automation of design and manufacturing systems. A survey of the automation techniques used in modern design and manufacturing facilities is presented. Discussions are presented related to the system integration of computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided engineering (CAE), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), robotics, material resource planning, tool management, information management, process control, and quality control. The current capabilities, applications, limitations, trends, and economic considerations are stressed.

Course Goal This course emphasizes the computer automation of design and manufacturing systems. A survey of the automation techniques used in modern design and manufacturing facilities is presented. Discussions are presented related to the system integration of computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided engineering (CAE), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), robotics, material resource planning, tool management, information management, process control, quality control, etc. Students will gain an understanding of current capabilities, applications, limitations, trends, and economic consideration. Course Objectives
The primary objective of this course is to impart to the student an understanding of manufacturing tools and techniques for advocacy and implementation of computer-integrated manufacturing systems.

When This Course is Typically Offered

Spring

Syllabus
Topics Covered
Computer-Integrated Design & Manufacturing Manufacturing Systems Product Design and Production Engineering Design Automation: CAD and PDM Design Automation: Computer-Aided Engineering Intro to Production and Operations Planning Systems Detailed Planning and Production Scheduling Systems Enterprise Resource Planning and Beyond

Production Support Machines and Systems Machine and System Control

Student Assessment Criteria

Homework (10 assignments) 20% Mid-term Exam Final Exam Class Participation 35% 35% 10%

Lecture attendance and participation is mandatory and will be reflected in the course participation component of the students grades. If a student must be absent for a lecture, the student must notify the instructor in advance by email or the participation grade for that lecture will be a zero. Homework assignments must be completed by the assigned due date in order to receive full credit. Late homework assignments will only be accepted if the student receives instructor approval prior to the submission deadline. All work associated with this course must be the work of the individual student and is to be conducted in accord with the programs policy on academic integrity. Textbooks
Textbook information for this course is available online through the MBS Direct Virtual Bookstore.

Course Notes
There are notes for this course. (Last Modified: 12-09-2008 at 6:50:42 AM)