In this interactive lesson, students use critical thinking to determine the best lean manufacturing initiative when solving problems for the fictitious Batchless Manufacturing Company.

In this learning activity you'll review angles and different types of angular measuring tools associated with manufacturing.

In this learning activity you'll observe how switches are used in local area networks to increase data transmission speeds.

The learner will recognize standard-position angles and find the reference angle for any standard-position angle.

In this module, we'll be introducing you to SIPOC, a powerful tool that can help you improve your business processes. It's a high-level process mapping tool that helps you identify the key components of a process and how they relate to each other. SIPOC diagrams are often used in Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, but they can be useful for any process improvement initiative. We’ll explain the key SIPOC components and demonstrate how to build one. Then, we’ll walk through a few scenarios and let you build your own.

In this learning activity you'll discover how visual perception of size is influenced by what's surrounding an image.

In this interactive object, the learner reads an explanation of how various shielding gases are used in GMAW and FCAW. An exercise completes the activity.

Learners read how the NOR gate can be configured to obtain the other common logic gates. Schematics and Boolean expressions demonstrate how the AND, OR, and Hex Inverter functions are achieved through the use of only NOR gates

Learners identify negative roles, match statements characteristic of each role, and relate how they have handled negative teams.

Learners read how to calculate the MOD number and how it is used.

In this interactive object, learners review how to read a caliper. They then test their skills with eight practice questions.

In this highly animated and interactive object, learners identify the types of waste in a manufacturing process.

In this learning activity you'll examine how a sine bar is used to measure angles.

The learner will understand how to properly use a fillet gage to measure weld size.

In this learning activity you'll understand what flow charts are and how they're used to create computer programs.

In this animated object, learners follow an analogy of water flowing through pipes and valves to see how resistance decreases in a parallel circuit as branches are added.

The learner identifies if phrasal verbs are used correctly in a sentence. If they are not used correctly, the student substitutes the correct answer.

In this animated object, learners examine three data compare instructions used by programmable logic controllers (PLCs). A practical application to show how these instructions are used in an industrial setting is provided.

In this interactive learning activity, learners explore factors that contribute to the aging process. Learners calculate their age based on biological, psychological, and social experiences. Further reflection allows the learner to consider options and assess issues that impact the aging process.

In this module, we’ll explore what an affinity diagram is, discuss how it can be used to solve problems, and end with some real-world applications to show you how these can help you in any manufacturing role to bring order to chaos.