[Kemper Lewis] Are you interested in programming robots? Or 3-D printing? Or maybe you're curious
about how a simple idea for a part is converted to an electronic sketch on a
computer which is then emailed to a numerically controlled machining center
which then produces the part. If so, the Digital Manufacturing and Design
Technology specialization [at UB] is for you. Technology is evolving faster than ever
before and it's having a huge impact on manufacturing. At the University at
Buffalo we designed this 101 level course for anyone interested in how
digital advances are changing manufacturing and factory operations
nationwide and throughout the world. Whether you're a high school graduate
figuring out your career interest, a professional contemplating a job change
or small to medium sized business owner seeking insights, join us on a journey
about the 21st century's manufacturing revolution. Because, let's face it,
customers demand newer products with better features and are not willing to
wait long to get the new product in their hands. Take web-enabled services as
an example. 15 years ago these products saw a three to five year time -
obsolescence compared to perhaps 14 to 18 months today. What does this mean to
manufacturers? They need to reimagine how they take a product from ideation to a
usable project in the consumer's hands and the product needs to have incredible
levels of customization, quality and performance along with a competitive
price. Fact of the matter is with the improvements made in information
technology, material sciences, production technologies and supply chain strategies
for the past 50 years, we are well-positioned to challenge the
traditional way products are developed. We are at the initial stages of a new
era and the next Industrial Revolution popularly termed Industry 4.0. In this
era we will develop products virtually, bypassing time-consuming and
non-value-added tasks associated traditional methods. The Society of
Automotive Engineers estimates that 90% of all products will be developed
virtually in the coming years. So how does this new product development
process look? You have an idea, you convert the idea into a product and
process model which is virtually tested to make sure it meets customer
requirements and then, voila, you go into production. It's as simple as that. This
is made possible by sharing data and information across all stages of the
product life cycle, what is referred to as the digital thread. In this
specialization we break down this reimagining of manufacturing through
nine courses. Because of the complexity of the subject matter, the first course
is designed to orient you to the changes taking place in manufacturing and it
previews topics that will be covered in much greater detail in the remaining
eight courses. These topics include the digital thread, advanced analysis,
intelligent machining, the advanced manufacturing Enterprise, digital
manufacturing commons, cyber security, and model-based systems engineering. We've
included an exciting and engaging project to help to pursue your own goals.
By applying the knowledge obtained through this specialization, the project
will help you plan and implement a road map to take your first progressive step
and your DM&D career path. We are confident you will find it rewarding and
exciting. Most important of all, this specialization will give you the
confidence you need to have an intelligent, fact-based dialogue with
your friends, colleagues, your organization management either in an
informal or a formal job interview. The University at Buffalo, or UB for short, is
a premier research-intensive public university and the largest institution
in the 64 campus State University of New York
system known as SUNY. SUNY is the largest comprehensive system of higher education
in the United States. UB has the largest and most comprehensive Public School of
Engineering in New York State and has long been dedicated to advancing
manufacturing capabilities. We do so through entities such as SMART, the Sustainable
Manufacturing and Advanced Robotic Technologies Community of Excellence
which is creating the next generation of technologies, processes and education
through interdisciplinary research of regional partners and UB faculty.
UB Center for Industrial Effectiveness is another outreach center that supports
the business community by delivering operational excellence services,
engineering solutions, and professional development offerings. We developed this
specialization with funding made possible by our sponsor, the Digital
Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute, also known as DMDII. DMDII
is part of the Manufacturing USA Federal Initiative. It's a federally funded
research and development organization of UI labs that encourages factories across
America to adopt digital manufacturing and design technologies. The overall goal
is for manufacturers to become more competitive and efficient. In order to
keep the content of the specialization relevant and engaging to you, the
specialization content was developed close partnership with our industry
partners: Lockheed Martin, Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software, MOOG,
Buffalo Manufacturing Works, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the Association
for Manufacturing Technology, SAE, Commonwealth Center for Advanced
Manufacturing, and Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems. We also
acknowledge UB's Center for Educational Innovation, Accu-Solve Group, and Full
Circle Studios for their leadership in facilitating content development and
production. Five University at Buffalo professors are serving as instructors
for this specialization. They include Ken English, Shambhu Upadhyaya,
Rahul Rai, Sara Behdad and Chi Zhou. Keep in mind, this is a one-on-one level
specialization. It is not intended to make you an expert. This specialization
is designed to help you understand digital manufacturing and design
concepts and appreciate them enough so you get an idea of how the subject
matter comes together. We welcome you to this specialization and we are confident you
will have fun learning about this exciting topic of digital manufacturing
and design.