Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is a specialization course of the High School Curriculum of Project Lead The Way. In CIM, students learn about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation. Students use RoboCell to learn how to operate robotic arms and then use the Lynxmotion AL5D Robotic Arm in various operations. Students use the VEX Robotics Kits to design, build, and test automated models including an automated transfer system and an assembly line. Students use Autodesk Inventor and the Intelitek Benchmill 6000 CNC Milling Machine to manufacture small products.
Curriculum: A student version of the curriculum is available in the myPLTW Courses website. Students will be provided with user ids and passwords in class.
Homework: Homework assignments are listed in the myPLTW Courses website.
Software: Autodesk Inventor will be installed on all student laptops.
College Credit: Students that score 85% or greater in the class and exceed the minimum raw score on the End of Course exam are eligible for college credit. Students will be given additional information after they take the End of Course exam in May.