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Digital Thread: Implementation
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 20 hours
  • Course by University at Buffalo
  • Offered by

About

There are opportunities throughout the design process of any product to make significant changes, and ultimately impact the future of manufacturing, by embracing the digital thread. In this course, you will dig into the transformation taking place in how products are designed and manufactured throughout the world. It is the second of two courses that focuses on the "digital thread" – the stream that starts at the creation of a product concept and continues to accumulate information and data throughout the product life cycle. Hear about the realities of implementing the digital thread, directly from someone responsible for making it happen at a company. Learn how the digital thread can fit into product development processes in an office, on a shop floor, and even across an enterprise. Be prepared to talk about the benefits, and limitations, of enacting it. Main concepts of this course will be delivered through lectures, readings, discussions and various videos. This is the third course in the Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology specialization that explores the many facets of manufacturing’s “Fourth Revolution,” aka Industry 4.0, and features a culminating project involving creation of a roadmap to achieve a self-established DMD-related professional goal. To learn more about the Digital Manufacturing and Design Technology specialization, please watch the overview video by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: https://youtu.be/wETK1O9c-CA

Modules

Introduction to Digital Thread: Implementation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Introduction to Digital Thread: Implementation

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  • Acknowledgements

1. A Business Case for the Digital Thread

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Self-check

1 Videos

  • A Business Case for the Digital Thread

1 Readings

  • Resources: A Business Case for the Digital Thread

2. Transitioning to the Digital Thread

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Self- check

1 Videos

  • Transitioning to the Digital Thread

1 Readings

  • Resources: Transitioning to the Digital Thread

3. Implementation of the Digital Thread

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Self-check

1 Videos

  • Challenges and Benefits of Implementing the Digital Thread

1 Readings

  • Resources: Implementation of the Digital Thread

Week 1 Evaluation

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Digital Thread: Implementation- Week 1 Quiz

1. Cyberinfrastructure

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Self-check

1 Videos

  • Information Technology Components

1 Readings

  • Resources: Cyberinfrastructure

2. Computing Resources

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Self-check

1 Videos

  • Computing Resources

3. Virtualization

    • 1 Videos
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  • Self-check

1 Videos

  • Virtualization

4. Resources for Cloud Based Computing

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Self-Quiz

1 Videos

  • Resources for Cloud-based Computing

1 Readings

  • Resources: Resources for Cloud Based Computing

Week 2 Evaluation

    • 1 Discussion
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  • Digital Thread: Implementation- Week 2 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Digital Thread: Implementation --Week 2 Reflection

1. Computer Aided Drawing - CAD

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Videos

  • Design Process Technologies

1 Readings

  • Resources: Computer Aided Drawing - CAD

2. Finite Element Analysis - FEA

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Videos

  • Finite Element Analysis

1 Readings

  • Resources: Finite Element Analysis - FEA

3. Computational Fluid Dynamics - CFD

    • 1 Videos
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  • Self-check

1 Videos

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics

4. Mold design

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Self-check

1 Videos

  • Mold Design

1 Readings

  • Resources: Mold Design

5. Verification and Validation

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Videos

  • Verification and Validation

1 Readings

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Week 3 Evaluation

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  • Digital Thread: Implementation- Week 3 Quiz

1. Role of the Digital Thread on the Shop Floor

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Self-check

1 Videos

  • The Production Process

2. 3D Printing/ Additive Manufacturing

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Self-check

1 Videos

  • Additive Manufacturing

1 Readings

  • Resources: 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing

3. Digital Work Instructions

    • 1 Videos
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  • Digital Work Instructions

1 Readings

  • Resources: Digital Work Instructions

4. Digital Drawings and Revision Control

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Digital Documents and Records

1 Readings

  • Resources: Digital Drawings and Revision Control

5. Digital Metrology Approaches

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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  • Digital Metrology Approaches

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  • Resources: Digital Metrology Approaches

Week 4 Evaluation

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  • Digital Thread: Implementation- Week 4 Quiz

1. Introduction to the Digital Thread in the Manufacturing Enterprise

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Self-check

1 Videos

  • DMD Connections Throughout the Enterprise

1 Readings

  • Resources: Introduction to the Digital Thread in the Manufacturing Enterprise

2. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • The Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)

1 Readings

  • Resources: The Industrial Internet of Things

3. Factory Simulation Tools

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Self-check

1 Videos

  • Factory Simulation Tools

1 Readings

  • Resources: Factory Simulation Tools

4. MRP / ERP / MES

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Videos

  • MRP, ERP, MES

1 Readings

  • Resources: MRP / ERP / MES

Week 5 Evaluation

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Digital Thread: Implementation- Week 5 Quiz

Specialization Project

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Your 4.0 Roadmap to Success in Digital Manufacturing and Design Technology

1 Videos

  • Your 4.0 Roadmap to Success

2 Readings

  • Your 4.0 Roadmap to Success-- Resources
  • Your Roadmap Project: Step 3

Course References and Key Takeaways

    • 2 Readings
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  • Digital Thread: Implementation - Key Takeaways
  • Digital Thread: Implementation - Course References

Auto Summary

Embark on a transformative journey in the realm of Science & Engineering with the Digital Thread: Implementation course. This engaging program delves into the revolutionary changes in product design and manufacturing, emphasizing the concept of the "digital thread" – a continuous flow of information from product conception through its entire lifecycle. Learn from an industry expert who has firsthand experience in implementing the digital thread within a company. Discover practical insights on integrating this technology into various stages of product development, from office settings to shop floors and across entire enterprises. The course provides a balanced view of the benefits and challenges associated with the digital thread. The curriculum is delivered through a blend of lectures, readings, discussions, and videos, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. This course is a crucial part of the Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology specialization, which explores the multifaceted landscape of Industry 4.0. As a capstone project, you will create a personalized roadmap to achieve your professional goals in digital manufacturing and design. With a duration of approximately 20 hours, this foundational course is available through Coursera with subscription options tailored to both beginners (Starter) and more advanced learners (Professional). Ideal for individuals eager to impact the future of manufacturing, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to navigate and implement the digital thread in modern product development processes.

Ken English
Instructor

Ken English