Certification in Production and Manufacturing Automation

Name: Certification in Production and Manufacturing Automation
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Achieving Efficiency: Mastery of Automation in Production and Manufacturing System.

Created byEdcorner Learning

Last updated 5/2026

English

What you'll learn

Production Systems Automation
Types of manufacturing
Product-Process Matrix
Design and Manufacturing
Different Systems
Concepts of Manufacturing Systems
Role of Automation
Four-Plane Concept of Manufacturing
Product Design and Manufacturing Systems
Design Criteria for Production Systems
Automation Principles and Strategies for Process Improvement
Automated Production System Framework

Course content

9 sections • 55 lectures • 2h 6m total length

Introduction4:57
CIM Framework1:12

The Product-Process Matrix6:39
Explore the product–process matrix and how product process flexibility aligns with volume, variety, and automation choices in production systems.
Product-Process Matrix diagram3:18
Product-Process Matrix continued2:18
Explore the product–process matrix and how automation levels—from conventional to NC and DNC, to flexible manufacturing systems—enhance process flexibility through tool magazines, fixtures, material handling, and coordinate measurement.
Four-Plane Concept of Manufacturing1:53
Four-Plane Concept of Manufacturing part 21:09

Product Design and Manufacturing Systems part 16:06
Product Design and Manufacturing Systems part 22:06
Align resources—people, technology, and processes—with corporate strategies to synchronize finance, sales, product, engineering, manufacturing, and HR toward value-driven design within the quality loop and cost considerations.
Functions1:52
Examine 11 functions of production and manufacturing automation, from market research and specifications engineering to procurement, process planning and control, production, inspection, sales, packaging and storing, installation, maintenance, and disposal.

Design and Manufacturing2:14
Material-Handling Systems1:43
Robotics0:53
Flexible Manufacturing Systems1:03
Traces the evolution of automation from 1950s mainframe planning and batch control to flexible manufacturing systems, highlighting PLC, CNC, DNC, robotics, AGVs, ASRS, and modular fixturing within FMS.
Definitions and Design Criteria for Production Systems Manufacturing Systems1:42
Design Criteria for Production Systems Manufacturing Systems with Diagram2:00
Design Criteria for Production Systems Manufacturing Systems part 32:30

Manufacturing System Components1:50
Manufacturing System Components pt 21:40
Manufacturing System Components pt 31:18
Manufacturing Strategy1:43
Manufacturing Strategy pt21:43
Manufacturing or Process Planning2:29
Process Development2:00
Design Release and Production Readiness1:19
Assess design maturity and production readiness to determine the timing of design release to manufacturing, aiming for fully automated systems like fms while weighing technical and business risks.

Manufacturing Methodologies and Technologies1:25
Explore manufacturing methodologies and technologies to design flexible automated systems that handle multiple products and models, achieving manufacturability and producibility through quality of design and quality of conformance.
List of Manufacturing Methodologies and Technologies1:55
Explore manufacturing methodologies and technologies, from e-commerce and web purchasing to CAD/CAM and ERP, focusing on ergonomic interfaces, cellular and flexible manufacturing, and group technology prerequisites.
Electronic Commerce and Web Purchasing0:52
CAD CAM0:41
Computer-aided Process Planning (CAPP)1:27
Apply computer aided process planning (CAPP) with group technology or a generative approach, choosing variant type or 100% automated options, and use a comprehensive manufacturing capability database.
Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering1:30
MRP ERP2:45
Inventory Control and Just in Time (JIT)-based1:12
Group Technology (GT) and Cellular Manufacturing System (CMS)1:26
Automation and Robotics1:50
Boost productivity and quality with automation and robotics through low labor costs and high repeatability. Start design for automation early with concurrent engineering and design for assembly, manufacturability, and maintainability.
Supplier Partnerships and Supply Chain0:57
Link suppliers as extended in-house capabilities, emphasizing partners, shared communication, and commitment to best in class and statistical quality control; optimize supplier count for capacity, quality, and pricing competition.
Present Industrial Scenario3:50
Innovation1:31
Phases of Innovation1:38
What is Industry 4.02:38
Research Project to Adopt Industry 4.00:40

Quality Improvement Principles3:02
Quality Improvement Principles pt 23:13
Quality Improvement Principles pt 32:31
Management should lead to meet customer expectations for quality, cost, and performance, and implement a quality assurance system that replaces unit-by-unit inspection, enabling world-class manufacturing in manual and automated production.
Main actions for Quality Improvement Principles1:51
Principles for product design through continuous quality improvement5:03
Production control or framework.3:50

Requirements

Eager to Learn Automated Production System Framework

Description

This comprehensive certification course on Production and Manufacturing Automation offers a thorough exploration of modern manufacturing systems and automation technologies. The course begins with an introduction to the Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Framework, setting the foundation for understanding how various manufacturing processes integrate within a digital framework.

Participants will delve into different types of manufacturing, with detailed comparisons among them, and learn about automation and production characteristics through informative diagrams. The role of automation in enhancing production efficiency is a key focus, alongside a deep dive into the Product-Process Matrix, complete with visual aids and extended discussions.

The Four-Plane Concept of Manufacturing is examined over multiple sessions, providing a nuanced understanding of its application in real-world scenarios. The curriculum further explores Product Design and Manufacturing Systems, emphasizing critical functions, material-handling systems, robotics, and flexible manufacturing systems.

Essential components of production systems are dissected, including their definitions, design criteria, and detailed diagrams. The course also covers manufacturing system components in-depth across several lectures, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of this complex subject.

Strategic elements of manufacturing, such as Manufacturing Strategy and Process Planning, are thoroughly discussed. The course also introduces modern methodologies and technologies, including Electronic Commerce, Web Purchasing, CAD/CAM, Computer-aided Process Planning (CAPP), and Ergonomics.

In the latter part of the course, participants will explore the revolutionary concepts of Industry 4.0, supported by a research project aimed at adopting these new technologies. Supplier partnerships, supply chain dynamics, and the present industrial scenario are also covered in detail.

The course places a strong emphasis on quality improvement, incorporating a systems approach to problem-solving, the six-step methodology, and the quality loop. Principles for continuous quality improvement in product design are thoroughly examined, providing participants with actionable insights for production control and framework development.

This certification course is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in production and manufacturing automation, preparing them for the advanced challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving manufacturing landscape.

Who this course is for:

Supply Chain Professionals
Manufacturing Professionals
Any Beginner or Experienced who wants to learn
Production Engineers
Logistics and Production Professionals.

Certification in Production and Manufacturing Automation

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 6min

Types of Manufacturing Systems and Automation4 lectures • 13min

Product-Process-Flexibility Matrices, Four-Plane Concept of Manufacturing5 lectures • 15min

Product Design and Manufacturing Systems3 lectures • 10min

Definitions and Design Criteria for Production Systems7 lectures • 12min

Manufacturing System Components8 lectures • 14min

Industry 4.016 lectures • 26min

Automation Principles and Strategies for Process Improvement4 lectures • 10min

Automated Production System Framework6 lectures • 20min

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