Introduction to the Digital Manufacturing and Design Technology Series (MOOC)

The University at Buffalo and its Center for Industrial Effectiveness (TCIE), in partnership with the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute, released a “101” series of massive open online courses (MOOCs) that provide an in-depth look at the digital-based technology advances of Industry 4.0. The Digital Manufacturing & Design Technology series (www.coursera.o...) is available on Coursera, the world’s largest open online education provider.
The series, consisting of nine courses with a comprehensive project, provides a foundation in how digital advances are changing the landscape and capabilities of factories and their operations. Topics include digital manufacturing and design practices, the concept of the digital thread, the Internet of Things and Big Data, to name a few. Learners have the opportunity to create a roadmap for achieving their own personal goals related to the digital manufacturing and design profession, as well as interact with other learners through discussion forums and peer reviews.