51-341 How Things are Made

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This is a survey course on manufacturing, materials, and processes relevant to the industrial design field. The class will consist of various lectures, media, electronic tools, and on-site visits to enable an understanding of how mass production affects design and design decisions. Industrial/Product Design Juniors and Seniors, or permission of the instructor.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025

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