As automation continues to revolutionize the engineering industry, understanding its applications and implications has become essential for modern engineering professionals. This course explores the fundamental concepts of automation in engineering, covering key topics such as manufacturing processes, robotics, 3D printing, CAD/CAM software, and artificial intelligence applications, while examining how these technologies are transforming traditional engineering workflows. Upon completion, learners will be able to define basic characteristics of automation, discuss how automation influences the engineering profession, recognize applications in manufacturing and products, evaluate software solutions, and identify opportunities for incorporating artificial intelligence into engineering workflows.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the basic characteristics of automation and how the technology is currently used in engineering
• Discuss the current tasks conducted by engineers and how automation influences the profession
• Recognize how automation is being applied to engineering manufacturing and products
• Identify opportunities for incorporating artificial intelligence into the engineering workflow
• Review existing software used by engineers and evaluate the potential uses of each