MICRO-301 Manufacturing technologies

This course gives an introduction to production methods and manufacturing technologies used in microengineering. The focus is given on the understanding of physical phenomena underlying the processes, the relation between materials/manufacturing processes and design, as well as economical aspects.

Keywords

Manufacturing technologies, physics of manufacturing processes, economics of manufacturing, assemblies, packaging

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
  • Analyze a given manufacturing process
  • Formalize requirements for a manufacturing process considering a given design
  • Optimize the choice of material for a manufacturing problem
  • Analyze economical aspects for manufacturing

Assessment Methods

  • Lecture quizzes during the semester (10%)
  • Reverse engineering project report (40%)
  • Short presentation videos on the REP (10%)
  • Written exam at the end of the course (40%)