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Module 1: Introduction to Design and Manufacturing
- Introduction to the design process and its stages
- Overview of manufacturing techniques and their applications
- Introduction to design constraints and considerations
- Team formation and project assignment
Module 2: Concept Generation and Evaluation
- Techniques for brainstorming and concept generation
- Evaluation methods for selecting the best design concept
- Introduction to kinematics and mechanisms
- Hands-on activity: Design and build a simple mechanical system
Module 3: Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Introduction to CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Creating 3D models and assemblies
- Parametric modeling and design optimization
- Design for manufacturing considerations
Module 4: Material Selection and Manufacturing Processes
- Properties and selection of engineering materials
- Overview of manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, casting, molding)
- Hands-on activity: Manufacturing processes and materials lab
Module 5: Design for Manufacturability and Assembly
- Design considerations for ease of manufacturing and assembly
- Tolerances, fits, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Designing for robustness and reliability
- Hands-on activity: Design and build a more complex mechanical system
Module 6: Prototyping and Testing
- Rapid prototyping techniques (e.g., 3D printing, laser cutting)
- Design validation through testing and analysis
- Failure analysis and design iteration
- Hands-on activity: Prototyping and testing of a designed system
Module 7: Integration and Project Completion
- Integration of subsystems into a final product
- Final project assembly and testing
- Documentation and presentation of the design process
- Team presentations and project showcase

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