Tech 149: Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

 

Catalog Description
Integration of all aspects of a manufacturing enterprise using computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) technologies. Design, development and implementation of manufacturing systems using project management techniques and team work. Prerequisites:  Tech 146, Tech 147, ME 106. (2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab. units.)


Course Description
This course emphasizes the integration of manufacturing enterprise using computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) technologies. It employs CAD/CAM interface and other CIM sub-systems, database management, facility layout, product documentation, process planning, production planning and control, Group technology, teamwork, and manufacturing operations and management to bring about a students-designed CIM-oriented enterprise. Tech 149 is divided into five instructional units each with its associated objectives. Each unit has associated laboratory activities designed to augment those objectives.