In this course you will learn to undertake abstract and concrete design tasks at an intermediate level, taking into account the aerospace structure requirements. You will study manufacturing and assembly technologies that are relevant to the design of aerospace components. This includes the capabilities, limitations and cost considerations of manufacturing and assembly in aerospace component design. You will also learn to identify the advantages and limitations of various manufacturing processes and the impact of material properties. Computer-based tutorials in this course will further your capabilities of computer aided design in digital manufacturing and assembly. This course will provide a project-based learning experience in the use of digital design techniques and the management of larger open-ended, team-based conceptual design tasks involving digital manufacturing using 3D printing and structural integrity testing in a laboratory.