Advanced manufacturing is changing the way products are manufactured, from rapid turnarounds to customized short runs. Learn the skills and tools used in three key manufacturing processes: additive manufacturing (3D printing), subtractive manufacturing (CNC), and composites (fiber and resin).
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Research the available advanced manufacturing technologies.
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Discover how to design parts with advanced manufacturing processes.
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Explore the software and machines used in modern manufacturing.
Courses
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1
Design for Additive Manufacturing: FDM1h 47mDesign for Additive Manufacturing: FDM
By: Kacie Hultgren
Use design for manufacturing concepts to optimize your parts for 3D printing with fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology.
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Additive Manufacturing: Materials for 3D Printing1h 59mAdditive Manufacturing: Materials for 3D Printing
By: Joan Horvath
Find out how to evaluate available materials for additive manufacturing and select what will be best for your products.
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3
G-Code Programming for CNC Foundations2h 13mG-Code Programming for CNC Foundations
By: Gabriel Corbett
Learn the basics of G-code programming. Learn how to cut real-world objects on a CNC machine using G-code routines.
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Learning Fusion 360 CAM1h 29mLearning Fusion 360 CAM
By: John Helfen
Learn how to use Fusion 360 CAM to prepare your 2D and 3D models for machining on CNC routers and mills.
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Introduction to Composite Manufacturing57mIntroduction to Composite Manufacturing
By: Steven Marjieh
Learn about composite manufacturing, including materials, manufacturing processes, and repair methods.
Instructors
Kacie Hultgren
Course Instructor
Joan Horvath
Co-founder Nonscriptum LLC/Author Make, Apress, LinkedIn Learning. MIT alum + geeky gardener.
Rich Cameron
Gabriel Corbett
Head Mechanical Engineer - FlexRadio, Inc. Principle Mechanical Engineer - Tiger Industrial Inc. Author for LinkedIn Learning: Teaching SolidWorks, CNC Machining, Onshape, Sheet Metal Design and Manufacturing.
John Helfen
Steven Marjieh
Adjunct Professor at Macomb Community College