15.792J | Fall 2005 | Graduate

Proseminar in Manufacturing

Course Description

This course provides an integrative forum for operations and manufacturing students and is the focus for projects in leadership, service, and improvement. It covers a set of integrative manufacturing topics or issues such as leadership and related topics, and includes presentations by guest speakers such as senior …
This course provides an integrative forum for operations and manufacturing students and is the focus for projects in leadership, service, and improvement. It covers a set of integrative manufacturing topics or issues such as leadership and related topics, and includes presentations by guest speakers such as senior level managers of manufacturing companies. The subject is largely managed by students. Primarily for LFM Fellows and Masters students interested in focusing in operations and manufacturing.
A mold of a toy car and a casting of the car.
The rapid tooling technology shown above is used in the manufacturing of items such as appliances and automobiles. (Image courtesy of Department of Energy.)