MANU-3040Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing
This foundational, hands-on course introduces the principles, technologies, and organizational practices of modern advanced manufacturing. Students will examine how production systems, quality, supply chain, and continuous improvement integrate with emerging Industry 4.0 tools such as automation, robotics, sensing, and data analytics. Students will analyze processes, interpret performance data, and evaluate an organization’s readiness for technology adoption. Students will develop practical problem-solving skills, communicate technical insights, apply ethical and safety principles, and collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to support evidence-based improvement and technology implementation decisions.
Textbooks and Booklists
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
This course is presently not being offered by this program. Please check back later.
