Product Development Life Cycle

Course Description

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC), covering essential stages from idea creation to manufacturing. It provides a comprehensive understanding of product life cycles, mechanical design considerations, manufacturing processes, and product design modeling. Students will learn about cost-effective design practices and production planning, equipping them with practical skills to manage and execute product development projects efficiently.

What You Will Learn

• The stages of the Product Development Life Cycle
• Product Life Cycle (PLC) and its phases
• Mechanical design principles and DFMA tools
• Various manufacturing processes including casting, forging, and sheet metal processing
• Product design and 3D modeling techniques
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
• Cost accounting and production planning techniques
• Real-time project execution and production guidelines

Course Curriculum

• Product Development Life Cycle
  • Product Development Life Cycle
  • Product Life Cycle (PLC)
  • Idea Creation
  • Design Release Process
  • Pre-Production Stage
  • Product Design Development
  • Project Timeline
• Mechanical Design & Considerations
  • Mechanical Design & Considerations
  • General Considerations in Machine Design
  • General Considerations in Machine Design (continued)
  • DFMA Tools and Methodology
• Manufacturing Processes
  • Introduction to Casting Process
  • Forging Processes
  • Introduction to