Manufacturing History and Technology

Today’s advanced manufacturing companies seek out and use cutting-edge technologies and
machines. They embrace environmental practices. And there’s a bigger focus on creating
products for a global market. Imagine how you could make a difference with an exciting career
in advanced manufacturing.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
• Explain events that influenced manufacturing throughout history
• List software technologies designed to help in the manufacturing process
• List manufacturing hardware that is used in modern advanced manufacturing
• Describe how connectivity on the macro and micro levels affects advanced
manufacturing

Course ID Number: MFG-1002