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Advanced Digital Manufacturing & Product Design Technologies
Rating: 3.1 out of 5(36 ratings)
98 students

Advanced Digital Manufacturing & Product Design Technologies

Design Smarter, Build Faster: Harness Digital Tools to Revolutionize Product Development and Manufacturing
Created byOlanab Consults
Last updated 9/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand what design manufacturing is and how it is impacting careers, practices and processes in companies both large and small.
  • Understand the concept of smart factory, the Internet of Things, digital twin and data security.
  • Learn how this new approach to making products make companies more responsive to changes and employees more involved and engaged, as new career paths.
  • Gain insight into cyber-physical technologies and developing business models
  • Acquire skills that will enable you prepare for a career within the global digital technologies-driven manufacturing sector
  • Gain capability in using key digital manufacturing tools and technology.

Course content

9 sections37 lectures2h 5m total length
  • Introduction I2:30

    Explore how digital manufacturing and industrial design technology drive Industry 4.0 innovations, from smart factories and the internet of things to secure, paperless design-to-manufacture processes that boost agility and competitiveness.

  • Introduction II2:27

    Digital manufacturing enables an integrated, connected factory that leverages real-time data analytics across product design, operations, and the supply chain to boost productivity and customer satisfaction.

  • Overview of Digital Manufacturing and the Past0:46
  • Aspects of Digital Manufacturing1:13
  • Practical Benefits of Digital Manufacturing2:19
  • Key Technologies in Digital Manufacturing I6:10

    Explore key technologies in digital manufacturing, including CAD, CAM, and CAE, and how they integrate design, simulation, and production tools to create faster, smarter, and more flexible manufacturing systems.

  • Key Technologies in Digital Manufacturing II4:22
  • First Course Assessment

Requirements

  • None

Description

The Digital Manufacturing and Industrial Design Technology course is a forward-looking, industry-focused program that explores how digital technologies are reshaping the way products are designed, developed, and manufactured. This course is ideal for engineers, designers, product developers, and manufacturing professionals who want to gain practical knowledge of digital tools and smart manufacturing processes. By combining industrial design principles with digital manufacturing techniques, the course provides a holistic view of how innovation happens in the modern product lifecycle.

You will dive into the key pillars of digital manufacturing, including computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), additive manufacturing (3D printing), CNC machining, digital twins, and Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, AI, and cloud-based production management. On the industrial design side, the course covers design thinking, ergonomics, aesthetics, user-centered design, and rapid prototyping. Together, these areas equip you to design with both functionality and manufacturability in mind.

Through hands-on projects, and real-world case studies, you'll learn how to bridge the gap between creative product design and efficient digital production. You'll also explore the role of sustainability and materials selection, data-driven design, and agile development methods in creating smarter, more adaptable manufacturing workflows. Whether you're working with physical products, smart devices, or connected systems, this course emphasizes how digital technologies reduce time-to-market, minimize waste, and enhance innovation.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped with a versatile skill set to lead or contribute to digital transformation initiatives in product design and manufacturing. You’ll gain practical experience using the tools and techniques that top companies rely on to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global market. Whether you're looking to upskill, reskill, or take your career in a new direction, this course will prepare you for the future of intelligent product development and advanced manufacturing.

Who this course is for:

  • Manufacturing personnel
  • Engineers
  • Managers & supervisors
  • Developers & programmers
  • Students