The Future of Manufacturing Business

This free online course hones your understanding of the manufacturing industry. Adjusting to evolving trends can be difficult but this course breaks down emerging technologies such as additive manufacturing (3D printing). We also analyze policies and procedures that can help you consistently meet every manufacturing objective and improve your career. This course lets you predict and take advantage of changes in the world of manufacturing.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

Additive Manufacturing Categories and Process Chain

In this module, you will first be introduced to some manufacturing technologies such as Machine Intelligence and Blockchain. You will learn about the objective of Machine Intelligence, and some aspect of Blockchain such as the Distributed Ledger, Digital Signatures, Mining, etc. Next, you will briefly examine the categories of Additive Manufacturing after which you will elaborate on its two dominant processes.

Design and Supply Chain for Additive Manufacturing

In this Module, an overview of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) will be presented. Next, You will examine the advantages of the Supply Chain for AM, the Impacts of 3D printing of the Supply Chain, Supply Chain Models, and the comparison of Traditional and Additive Manufacturing Models.

The Future of Manufacturing Business – First Assessment

This assessment enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of chapter 1 of the course; The Future of Manufacturing Business, on Alison.com; Module

Additive Manufacturing Overview

In this module, you will start by examining different categories of Additive Manufacturing and example applications such as Prototyping, Tooling, and Repairs. Then, various Additive Manufacturing materials will be discussed, with emphasis placed on Metal Powder. You will learn about the manufacturing and testing technique of metal powders, as well as the process flow chart of metal powder manufacturing. Lastly, you will examine the basis of Quality in Additive Manufacturing.

Extrusion Based AM and Metal Powder Manufacturing

In this module, you will be introduced to Extrusion Based Additive Manufacturing, which is another additive manufacturing method. You will look into its methods, sectoral spread, applications, and the types of materials it uses. Then, some case studies and additive manufacturing examples are presented from notable companies in the industry. Lastly, Metal Powder Manufacturing will be discussed, providing a deeper examination of aspects like Powder Requirement, Challenges, and Powder Properties.

The Future of Manufacturing Business – Second Assessment

This assessment enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of chapter 2 of the course; The Future of Manufacturing Business, on Alison.com; Module

Course assessment