Explore how digital and smart technologies are transforming the design and manufacturing landscape in this course. Delve into real-world case studies of a leading company that utilizes these innovations to enhance and expedite workflows, driving efficiencies across various industries.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

Differentiate between digital and smart technology in design and manufacturing.
Understand the importance of a digital thread for deploying smart technologies.
Understand the benefits of deploying digital and smart technologies in a real context.
Apply digital and smart processes in the design process.
Summarize the role digital and smart tools play in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Apply digital and smart technologies to transform a design process.

ASME and Autodesk have partnered to develop this course to promote Industry 4.0 skills in design and manufacturing. This is the sixth course in a series of self-paced courses to equip students with the knowledge and abilities needed to thrive in the industry 4.0 era of the manufacturing industry. Get more insights from Autodesk and industry leaders in the 2024 State of Design & Make report.

About the partner

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) mission is to advance engineering for the benefit of humanity.

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