Advanced Design for Manufacturability

3 credits · College of Engineering catalogue

Advisory Prerequisite: MECHENG 350. Enforced Prerequisite None. (3 credits) Examines principles and methods for efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality product realization. Focusing on conceptual design and economical production, it integrates the Taguchi method, design for assembly, and design optimization for manufacturability. Through case studies, students analyze how design choices impact performance, efficiency, and lifecycle cost. Emphasis is placed on product design with advanced polymeric materials and composites, including part consolidation and snap-fit assemblies. Hands-on design projects develop innovative, functional, and manufacturable solutions that balance creativity and practicality.