This course provides an introduction to the process of 3D geometric CAD modeling, and the construction techniques used in the creation of constraint-based solid and surface models used in engineering disciplines. Part modeling and assembly modeling are included, as well as manipulation of the geometric model to derive variant designs. Emphasis is on the use of the engineering design process as a problem-solving method to capture modeling behavior to enable the downstream use of 3D data in the overall product design process, and its re-use in the product lifecycle.

MFET 10301 Geometric Modeling Applications

Geometric Modeling Applications

This course provides an understanding of the types of data generated and used in the product lifecycle, the current tools and methodologies in the management of that data, and system analysis and implementation techniques for using PDM as the backbone supporting a company's product development and implementation activities. Interaction between various enterprise systems is discussed.

MFET 11301 Product Data Management

Product Data Management

This course serves as an introduction to modern smart manufacturing methods and processes.  The course explores the manufacturing enterprise in different industry contexts to illustrate multiple, varied paths to inform students of multiple career opportunities. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

MFET 15900 Introduction To The Smart Manufacturing Enterprise

Introduction To The Smart Manufacturing Enterprise

An introductory course in computer graphics applications for mechanical- and aeronautical-related professions. Experiences focus on visualization, sketching, graphic standards, and problem-solving strategies for engineering design. The course will emphasize the proper use of parametric solid modeling for design intent.

MFET 16300 Graphical Communication And Spatial Analysis

Graphical Communication And Spatial Analysis

This course provides experience in the development of model-based product definition through the use of contemporary modeling tools and the application of ASME dimensional standards. This course also covers product data exchange and interoperability standards from the perspective of neutral and proprietary data formats and models. Long-term archival concepts are also covered.

MFET 20301 Model-Based Definition

Model-Based Definition

This course provides an introduction to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, networks, and standards in the context of converged information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) industrial automation systems. Course topics include an examination of IT and OT networks, hardware, architecture, protocols, standards, and security practices in the context of industrial applications.

MFET 23000 Industrial Internet Of Things, Networks, And Systems I

Industrial Internet Of Things, Networks, And Systems I

This course offers a practical exploration of Industrial Internet of Things (IToT) in converged information and operations technology (IT/OT) industrial automation systems. Course topics include IT and OT reference architectures, industrial network convergence, standards, and security practices in the context of Edge, hybrid, and the Cloud-based industrial applications. Specific focus is given to integrating and securing networked industrial devices with local and cloud-based IT systems in greenfield and brownfield scenarios.

MFET 23100 Industrial Internet Of Things, Networks, And Systems II

Industrial Internet Of Things, Networks, And Systems II

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of robotics with emphasis on hands-on experience in programming and application of articulated industrial robots. Topics covered include introduction of robotics, robot classifications, robot programming, end-of-arm tooling, safety considerations, automation sensors, robot and system integration, and fundamentals of kinematics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

MFET 24800 Introduction To Robotics

Introduction To Robotics

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of robotics with emphasis on hands-on experience in programming and application of industrial robots. Topics covered include the introduction of robotics, robot classifications, robot programming, end-of-arm tooling, safety considerations, automation sensors, and robot and system integration.

MFET 24800 Industrial Robot Programming And Applications

Industrial Robot Programming And Applications

This course introduces concepts and principles of cloud computing and the virtualization of computing resources and services for smart manufacturing applications. The fundamental topics of cloud computing will be addressed, including virtually processing, storing, modeling and analyzing of data in the cloud environment. Fundamental concepts about cloud tools, applications, and services from a production and manufacturing perspective will be presented.

MFET 25000 Smart Manufacturing Cloud Computing Applications

Smart Manufacturing Cloud Computing Applications

This course investigates digital manufacturing methods, tools, and processes. Topics include additive and subtractive production techniques, CNC tools, geometric dimensioning and tolerance, model-based definition, measurement instruments and metrology, and scanning techniques for geometry validation.

MFET 30301 Digital Manufacturing

Digital Manufacturing

Shop floor components of computer-integrated manufacturing are explored. Emphasis is focused on current applications and programming practices of various computer-automated manufacturing processes and technologies. Topics include CAD/CAM integration, computer-assisted numerical control programming for 2-1/2 and 3-axis contouring, and CNC program verification.

MFET 34400 Automated Manufacturing Processes

Automated Manufacturing Processes

This course introduces the fundamentals of robotics with an emphasis on solutions to the kinematics problems of serial robotic manipulators. It covers robot modeling and simulation, forward kinematics, inverse kinematics, analysis of robot motion and static forces, and trajectory planning.

MFET 34800 Introduction To Robot Kinematics

Introduction To Robot Kinematics

This course introduces the fundamentals of robotics with emphasis on solutions to the basic problems in kinematics, dynamics, and control of robot manipulators of serial type. It covers modeling of rigid body motion, kinematics of articulated multi-body systems, robot dynamics and simulation, sensing and actuation, robot controls, task planning, and robot operations. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

MFET 34800 Advanced Industrial Robotics

Advanced Industrial Robotics

This course addresses application of industrial internet of things (IIoT) for modeling and simulation of smart manufacturing assets, processes, and operations. Emphasis is on synchronizing modeling/simulation with real-time data to develop innovative services, create efficiencies, and enable productivity improvement in smart factories.

MFET 35000 Smart Manufacturing Systems Modeling & Simulation

Smart Manufacturing Systems Modeling & Simulation

The course investigates development strategies, use cases, and mixed reality (MR) application in industrial IoT (IIoT)-based smart manufacturing systems. Emphasis is on superimposing digital content onto physical systems, integrating data from smart and connected manufacturing production operations, processes, and machines.

MFET 35100 Mixed Reality Smart Manufacturing Applications & Design

Mixed Reality Smart Manufacturing Applications & Design

An examination of smart manufacturing information systems with particular focus on applications for horizontal- and vertically-integrated manufacturing organizations. Topics include cloud-based integrated information systems to provide connectivity, visibility, and analytics of production and shop-floor execution systems and integrating manufacturing execution, manufacturing operations management, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

MFET 35200 Smart Manufacturing Production Information Systems

Smart Manufacturing Production Information Systems

Machine learning (ML) algorithms are used to extract and analyze large amounts of manufacturing data. Fundamental ML analytic techniques and commonly used ML algorithms for manufacturing applications will be introduced. Students will create, train, and deploy ML models on a cloud platform to create enterprise-ready smart manufacturing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

MFET 36100 Machine Learning And Manufacturing Analytics

Machine Learning And Manufacturing Analytics

The fundamentals of data communications and local area networks are taught in order to show students how to integrate modern manufacturing systems. Emphasis is on the various levels of communications between shop floor computers, PLCs, robots, and automatic identification equipment. Database technology is used as an integration tool. This course prepares students for the MFET capstone course. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

MFET 37400 Manufacturing Integration I

Manufacturing Integration I

Hours, subject matter, and credit to be arranged by faculty. Course is for supervised project development, subject to MFET curriculum subcommittee approval. Intended for upper division students. Instructor permission required.

MFET 39200 Learning Factory

Learning Factory

MFET 39200 Advanced Projects In Automation, Robotics, And Mechatronics

Advanced Projects In Automation, Robotics, And Mechatronics

This course covers topics in additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. Topics include the AM benefits and drawbacks of additive as compared to subtractive manufacturing, additive manufacturing process and material selection, design for additive manufacturing, support structure generation, printing process planning, and quality control techniques, such as monitoring, inspection, and surface modification.

MFET 41000 Introduction To Additive Manufacturing

Introduction To Additive Manufacturing

This course explores robot cognition with application of intelligent human-robot systems in unstructured manufacturing environments. Topics include intelligent robotics, machine learning, machine vision, and human-robot interaction with particular emphasis on applications for smart manufacturing.

MFET 44000 Smart Manufacturing Autonomous Human Robot Systems

Smart Manufacturing Autonomous Human Robot Systems

The Robotics Seminar is a series of lectures from eminent local, national and international researchers in the field of robotics and the internet of things (IoT) and related areas, such as computer vision, autonomy, cyber-physical systems, wearables, etc.

MFET 44100 Robotics and IoT Seminar

Robotics and IoT Seminar

Robot Operating Systems (ROS) will be used as a programming platform to explore the topics of computer vision, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), path planning, grasping, and social interaction in robotic systems, as well as programming large systems for physical interaction with the world. Self-contained implementation projects are core to the class. Student knowledge of a procedural programming language, familiarity with robotics, and a rudimentary understanding of matrices is assumed.

MFET 44200 Programming Robots With ROS

Programming Robots With ROS

This is the first of two courses that complete the capstone requirement.  The course focus is on the project planning, system design and management activities necessary for the implementation of a successful manufacturing integration project. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

MFET 48000 Project Planning For Integration

Project Planning For Integration

This capstone course emphasizes the integration of manufacturing activities into a complete system. The course brings together elements of prior courses including: production processes, planning systems, system integration, and manufacturing controls. Primary course activities are centered around a semester-long team project. Typically offered Fall Spring.

MFET 48100 Integration Of Manufacturing Systems

Integration Of Manufacturing Systems

Hours and subject matter to be arranged by instructor and approved by MFET curriculum committee. Primarily for seventh- and eighth-semester students with special interests. Permission of instructor required.

MFET 49900 CM2 Approach For PDM

CM2 Approach For PDM

MFET 49900 Automation Opta Extension

Automation Opta Extension

Hours and subject matter to be arranged by instructor and approved by MFET curriculum committee. Primarily for seventh- and eighth-semester students with special interests. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

MFET 49900 Tech Innov Culture In Bavaria

Tech Innov Culture In Bavaria

A survey of the graphical knowledge base with business and industry applications that support the product lifecycle management process is presented. Graphical applications used in the development of a product from an initial concept through its disposal are covered. Current and past application topics are reviewed in both theoretical and technological aspects and are validated through applied research. Emphasis is placed on the interdisciplinary nature of product lifecycle management through industrial case studies.

MFET 51400 Product Lifecycle Management

Product Lifecycle Management

This course introduces students to advanced computer programming techniques in the context of Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing by focusing on automation and customization procedures of 3D solid modeling, design, and management tasks. The course emphasizes problem-solving skills and creative thinking by developing solutions to manipulate CAD applications, files and PDM systems programmatically. By the end of the semester, students should be able to identify characteristics and common patterns in tasks that lend themselves to automation and select and evaluate the most appropriate mechanisms to implement different levels of automation. Pre-Requisite: CGT 52000 or equivalent.

MFET 63400 Automation Of Digital Product Development Processes

Automation Of Digital Product Development Processes

Robot Operating System (ROS) is an open-source programming platform that allows the sharing of software packages for more in-depth exploration of complex software projects involving robotics and cyber-physical systems. The basic tools of simulation, visualization, computer vision, simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), path planning, manipulation, grasping, and social interaction in robotic systems will be presented in the context of advanced projects with a publishable result. Students will develop complex, independent projects as part of the class that will result in a final report in the form of a publication-worthy paper suitable for submission to an international conference. Student knowledge of a procedural programming language, familiarity with robotics, and a rudimentary understanding of linear algebra is assumed. Prerequisites: ECE 56900.

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