Purpose of course: The purpose of this course is to provide the fundamentals of the axiomatic design process and to provide both the knowledge and tools for staff to practice axiomatic design methods within their organizations. Also, by the end of the class, students will be able to assess the appropriateness of robust conceptual design processes for selected projects and how to deploy axiomatic design processes on a project.
Intended for: This course is intended for personnel involved in design processes in a development organization. This may include project management, process engineers, project engineers, key staff, and quality engineers (DFSS, ISO, CMMI).
Course Outline
The training is held over two consecutive days. The agenda is:
The Axiomatic Design process
Process roles
Implementation issues
Customizing the software solution
Key performance indicators
Measuring success
Example projects
A detailed syllabus including workshop problems will be created for each class which may vary depending upon the background and industries of the participants.
Course Venue
The class can be taken at the ADSI University, in Boston, MA, on a regularly scheduled basis. The class is also offered at client sites. The teaching style is interactive with emphasis on examples and problem solving workshops (as opposed to a lecture style).
Laptops running Windows 2K, NT or XP are required at the minimum ratio of one for every 2 students. A CDROM drive is required to load Acclaro DFSS software. If students are unable to bring laptop computers, please contact ADSI in advance to insure that a computer will be available.
Supplied with Course
Breakfast and lunch are supplied with the class. Copies of all presentation materials are supplied. A copy of the Axiomatic Design Decomposition Process is included (ADSI published). A copy of Axiomatic Design, Advances and Applications is included (by Suh, N.P., Oxford University Press, NY, NY. 2000). A two month software license to Acclaro Design Professional Edition is included. A certificate of completion will be sent to students attending both days of the class and passing the end of class test.
Included software licensing and upgrade opportunity
Included as part of the course, students will receive a two month license to Acclaro Design Professional Edition software. Students will have a special 90 day option of upgrading to a permanent license of Acclaro DFSS Professional Edition for only $995.
Costs
Offered at the ADSI University, the cost of this class is $1,295 per student. Budget approximately $200 per day for hotel and transportation.
Offered onsite at client locations, the cost of this class is $8,995 plus $195 per student. This class is limited to 15 students. (Plus travel expenses which may vary with client location)
