Automation is the use of devices, machines, and control systems to decrease the need for human work. Automated systems are used in numerous industries due to their economic benefits. Understanding ...
Automated systems are capable of performing a wide variety of tasks and processes. Even though the specific design of each automated system may vary, most share the same basic types of components....
At a basic level, all automated systems work in the same way regardless of their size or task. Understanding of the basic operations and communication performed in an automated system is the first ...
In this course,
you will learn about metal 3D printing. You will discover the advantages of 3D
printing as well as the different forms of metal used. You will also get a brief
overview of the ...
In this course, you will learn about the metal 3D printing process of powder bed fusion. You will find out about its applications advantages, and disadvantages, as well as the materials and ...
In this course, you will learn about binder jetting. You will find out about the advantages of binder jetting. You will also discover the equipment and steps used in binder jetting. You will ...
In this course, you will learn about the metal 3D printing process of directed energy deposition. You will also discover common applications, the equipment needed, and the general steps ...
In this course, you will learn about bound metal deposition. You will find out about its applications as well as the equipment and materials used. You will discover the general steps involved ...
Process control systems are present in almost all modern automated and engineering systems. These systems are key to increasing productivity, maintaining quality, and improving safety.Learning ...
Process control systems are used in processes as simple as filling a tank with liquid and as complex as chemical engineering. However, the fundamentals and terminology are consistent for all ...
Two key components of an automated process control system are the set point and the comparator. The set point device establishes a value for the desired state. The comparator device calculates how ...
Keeping modern industrial automated systems under control can require high-level calculations and decisions. The controller is the component in a feedback loop that makes the calculations and ...
Industrial processes often require the control of several variables to achieve the desired state of a finished product. This course will discuss controlling these multivariate processes.
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Finding a job usually is not as easy as walking into a local business and asking for work. Doing some upfront work before you start your job search can pay off in more than one way. In this course,...
After you know which industry you’d like to target, it is time to start applying for jobs. In this course, you will learn how to keep track of the application process, as well as how to find ...
Networking is about connecting with your contacts on a regular basis. It is not about reaching out to your network only when you want something. In this course, you will discover how the proper use...
During your job search, you will likely be asked to complete an employment application. An employment application is not a resume, though, and you should not look at it in the same way. In this ...
In this course, you will find out how to create a resume that helps you win employers over. You will discover how to customize a master resume to each position you apply for. You will also learn ...
A cover letter is a key part of your job search. Without a compelling cover letter, an employer will not look at your resume. Your cover letter needs to attract employers’ interest by showing how ...
In this course, you will learn about the interview process. You will discover the purpose of an interview and the keys to interviewing well. You will also find out about the different types of ...
In this course, you will discover how you can increase your chances of getting a job offer. You will learn how to make a positive impression with your appearance and handshake. You will also find ...
In this course, you will discover how to prepare your answers for common interview questions. You will also get the opportunity to choose the best answers to common interview questions and find out...
In this course, you will learn about some of the other types of interviews you may encounter. You will find out how to identify and respond to illegal questions and overcome objections to hiring. ...
In this course, you will learn what you need to do after an interview. You will find out how to gauge your thoughts about an interview before time causes them to fade. You will also discover why ...
In this course, you will learn how to make the most out of your first day. You will discover how you should dress and how you can alleviate first-day stress. You will also find out what to expect ...
In this course, you will learn what you need to do to ensure long-term success on the job. You will find out why you need to pay attention to your soft skills, character traits, and work practices ...
Everyone has a personal brand. What does your brand say about you? In your career, your personal brand can help you move forward or it can hold you back. This course introduces the concept of ...
Before you can live your personal brand, you must define it. Many things make up your personal brand, including your values, talents, and mission. This course explores the steps for defining your ...
Your brand messages communicate your brand to your target audience. It is important to spend time and effort crafting your messages so that they convey your brand effectively. This course defines ...
Once you have defined your brand and written your brand messages, you are ready to plan and implement your brand strategy. This course discusses the steps for implementing a brand strategy.Learning...
Manufacturing jobs are on the rise in the U.S. This course discusses the benefits of working in manufacturing. Learning ObjectivesDescribe the current workforce needs in manufacturing and how that ...
A manufacturing plant requires many components and teams of people to get a product made. It is truly amazing to see people, equipment, and machines all working together in a sort of symphony. In ...
Although a college degree is not typically required for a production job, a solid academic and skill base is required. In this course, you will learn about what skills are necessary for ...
Although a college degree is not typically required for a production job, a solid academic and skill base is required. In this course, you will learn about what skills are necessary for ...
Proper care and storage of fiber based materials is important in producing defect-free composite parts. Understanding the care and storage requirements is important information for anyone working ...
One of the best methods of controlling contamination in composite parts is to create controlled contamination areas within the manufacturing plant. Understanding the requirements of controlled ...
Proper ventilation is critical for the safety of employees in manufacturing. A local exhaust ventilation system is required when a manufacturing process produces dust, smoke, fumes, or vapors that ...
The manufacturing of composite products requires many tools. In this course, you will learn about forming tools. You will explore the type of materials used in forming tools and also learn about ...
You can calculate how much a tool or composite part increases in size when heated. In this course, you will learn about coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and how to calculate the CTE of ...
Preparing a tool to produce a composite part is a critical step in the manufacture of the composite part. One of the key preparations includes inspecting the tools for common defects. In this ...
