Introduction to Manufacturing
I have been trying to branch out of computer science/software and learn more about how things are made in the “real world”. Here are some videos that I have watched as part of an online intro to manufacturing course I’m slowly working through. The key idea in the first video is that not everybody needs to get a 4-year degree. Don’t overlook manufacturing when picking a career path.
The Path to Careers video above features people from these companies:
- First Quality (firstquality.com/)
- SEKISUI America Corporation (sekisui-corp.com)/Global Thermoplastic Company | SEKISUI KYDEX. Some name changes took place per Kydex-Allen-Extruders-joined-under-Sekisui-SPI-name | Plastics News
- GAF Roofing: North America’s Leading Roofing Manufacturer (gaf.com)
- Autoneum. Mastering sound and heat. (autoneum.com)
- Xact Metal: Affordable Metal 3D Printing (xactmetal.com)
- Home – Lewis Lumber Products (lewislp.com)
The next video starts out at Gateway Technical College | Serving Southeastern Wisconsin (gtc.edu).
The video highlights these companies:
- Harley Davidson
- Burger Boat Company – Custom Yachts | Luxury Boats (whose boats can just go out the St. Lawrence Seaway)
- Outboard Motors & Engines, Parts and Accessories | Evinrude US
- Garbage Disposals | Instant Hot Water Dispensers | InSinkErator US (emerson.com)
- Generac Power Systems – Power Equipment and Generator Manufacturer
- GE HealthCare | GE HealthCare (United States) with products like the Logiq E10 Ultrasound
- Milsco – Innovative, High-Quality Seating Solutions
- Men’s Dress Shoes, Boots, Casuals & More | Allen Edmonds
- Home – Regal Ware
- Industrial Light Fixtures | Kenall
- Alto-Shaam Commercial Kitchen Equipment | Restaurant & Foodservice
- Carmex Lip Balm, Moisturizer, and Lip Care Products (mycarmex.com)
- Master Lock® Official Site | Padlocks & Security Products
- Cable Management Products | HellermannTyton
- Watertronics | Custom Pumping Solutions for Ag, Golf, Municipal & Landscaping
- Foamation Inc. Packers acquire ‘Foamation,’ makers of original Cheesehead®
- Getzen – Makers of fine brass musical instruments
- Event Planning | Exciting Events
The “future of manufacturing” video below might be a bit dated now. I’m not sure how many of its predictions hold as of today.
There is also a discussion of the services industry in manufacturing, which is great because it really opens my eyes to how I’ve never really thought much about this sector.
Another video to stimulate some thinking about supply chains:
And why not have some fun with just in time manufacturing?
And finally a short tour of a Tesla factory.
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