Advanced Manufacturing

In today's globalized world, manufacturers are constantly in search of faster, safer, more affordable, and better-quality products and production methods, based on availability and their environmental impact. Advanced Manufacturing uses innovative technological processes to be more efficient, effective, and responsive. 

This course prepares participants for entry-level employment in advanced manufacturing industries by providing knowledge in safety practices, blueprint reading, material science, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, shop math, efficiency concepts, and quality assurance procedures.

Training Goals

• Learn Lean Manufacturing concepts and their importance to advanced manufacturing 
• Understand technical drawings and recognize informational parts: i.e., Blueprints, 3D, Assembly, Isometric, etc. 
• Recognize manufacturing materials, their differences, manufacturing methods, and proposed material applications 
• Use math for shop calculations, and measuring techniques to assure precision
• Perform shop duties safely and effectively by recognizing common hazards in a manufacturing environment

You Will Study

^$995

Online On-Demand

Access / Completion Time:
3 Months

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