Module 1: Concept Exploration and Engineering Foundations

• Concept Exploration Talking points
• Engineering and Manufacturing Gap
• Concept Exploration Overview
• Creativity’s Role in Engineering
• Blank Canvas Design Value
• Protecting Your Ideas – Intellectual Property (IP)
• True Story Concept Development
• Useful References Concept Development
• Quiz: Concept Exploration

Module 2: Manufacturing Awareness for Engineers

• Manufacturing Awareness Talking points
• Engineering Overview
• Manufacturing Quality Certifications
• CAD a Primary Skill
• Design Requirements and Blueprint Thinking
• Physics-Based Design Thinking
• Functional vs Non-Functional Design Features
• Engineering Knowledge Gaps and Workarounds
• Simplified CAD Files and FEA
• Quick Designs Risks
• Ordering Parts from Partially finished CAD Assemblies
• Material Selection
• Engineered vs 3D Printed Materials
• Importance of Automation and Mechanisms
• Design Test Considerations
• Design Revisions
• Engineering Change Process
• Baseline Tools for Design and Manufacturing
• Working with Machine Shops
• Understanding Company Types
• True Story Manufacturing Awareness
• Useful References Manufacturing Awareness
• Quiz: Concept Manufacturing Awareness for Engineering
  
  

Module 3: Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

• CAD Talking Points
• CAD Overview
• Idea to Part-Workflow Integration
• Design and Manufacturing Liaison
• Design Change Timing
• Proactive Manufacturing Efficiency
• CAD for Manufacturing and Assembly Awareness
• Custom Design parts alternatives
• CAD Design Best Practices
• Universal CAD File Exchange
• CAD Data Management and Control
• CAD Software Package Tiers
• Better CAD Visuals for Product and Pitch Success
• True Story CAD
• Useful References for CAD
• Quiz: CAD
  
  

Module 4: Mechanical Engineering Drawings

• Engineering Drawing Talking Points
• Engineering Drawings Overview
• Drafting Standards
• Controlling Deformation Deviation 
• Tight vs Loose Tolerances Explained
• Part Finishes
• Manufacturing Processes Documentation
• True Story Engineering Drawings
• Useful References Engineering Drawings
• Quiz: Engineering Drawings

Module 5: Prototyping & Digital Development

• Prototyping Talking Points
• Prototyping Overview
• R&D Costs and Realities
• Iteration Refinement Process
• Additive Manufacturing Technologies
• Lightweight Design Approaches
• Cost Effective Rapid Prototyping Options
• Digital Reverse Engineering explained
• True Story Prototyping
• Useful References Prototyping
• Quiz: Prototyping & Digital Development
  
  

Module 6: Manufacturing Insights

• Manufacturing Talking Points
• Manufacturing Overview
• Safety in Manufacturing
• Journey Towards Automation
• Process Improvement Strategies
• Real-Time Quality Feedback
• External Manufacturing Capabilities
• Insights in Machining skill levels
• True Story Manufacturing
• Useful References Manufacturing
• Quiz: Manufacturing Insights

Module 7: Precision Tools and Manufacturing Machines

• Precision Manufacturing Equipment Talking Points
• General Machine Shop Floor Orientation
• Machining Fundamentals
• CNC Cutting Tools Basics
• Understanding Speeds and Feeds
• Workholding Basics
• Level 1_Manual Machines
• Level 2_Standard CNC Machines
• Level 3_Advanced CNC Machines
• Non-Standard Manufacturing Envelope Machines
• Hybrid Manufacturing
• Advanced Precision Manufacturing
• Most Efficient CNC Machines for production
• Scalable Manufacturing Processes
• Other Manufacturing Processes
• Useful References Machinery

Module 8: Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

• CAM Talking Points
• CAM Overview
• CAM Software Packages
• Considerations Before Machining
• Basic vs High-Performance Cutting Tools
• CNC Programing
• Toolpaths Insights
• CAM Programming Documentation
• True Story CAM
• Useful References for CAM
• Quiz: CAM

  Module 9: Fixture Design

• Fixture Talking Points
• Fixtures Overview
• Fixture Types
• Clamping Method Types
• Qualities of a Robust Fixture
• Modular Fixtures
• True Story Fixtures
• Useful References for Fixture Design
• Quiz: Fixture Design

Module 10: Joining Materials and Components

• Joining Talking Points
• Overview of Joining Materials
• Joining Types
• True Story Joining Materials
• Useful References for Joining Materials
• Quiz: Joining Materials and Components

Module 11: Assembly Processes

• Assembly Talking Points
• Overview of Assembly
• Assembly Set-Up Types
• Assembly Insights
• Assembly Efficiency
• Assembly Documentation
• True Story Assembly
• Useful References for Assembly
• Quiz: Assembly Process

Module 12: Quality Control Precision Manufacturing

• Quality Control Talking Points
• Quality Control in Precision Manufacturing Overview
• Industry Certifications
• Quality Control Documentation
• CMM Programmer
• Corrective Action for Defects
• Testing Types
• Overview of Inspection Tools and Their Uses
• True Story Quality Control (Probe shanking)
• Useful References for Quality Control
• Quiz: Quality Control Precision Manufacturing

Closing

Thank You! and End of Course