Manufacturing
Learn about the future of manufacturing. Our courses will introduce you to the basic knowledge of engineering processes and design. You will learn about product design using multiple principles that include:
- Mechanics
- Electronics
- Engineering
- Robotics
Smart factories advance manufacturing efficiency through connected systems. Cyber-physical systems use computers, networking and physical processes. Augmented reality, additive manufacturing, remote regulation, and control using CNC (Computer Numerical Control) will continue to advance manufacturing where products are built to a customer’s specific tastes.
Learn additional skills like:
- 3D Printing
- Augmented reality
- Automation control
Automated Industrial Technology
Introduction to Optics
A study of optics has a broad range of application and occupations in diverse industries. In the last 40 years optics has become a dominant field with impact in almost every area of our lives. A few examples are telecom systems, cell phone displays, medical diagnostics, satellite and astronomical imaging, security systems, cameras, laser machining, guidance weapons and controls.
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It's that easy to be on the path to learning what you want, when you want! Placement exams are rarely required. No residency requirements.
Located at the Downtown Campus, our Automated Industrial Technology (AIT) program prepares students for high-demand careers running the complex automated assembly lines of the future. We have worked hand-in-hand with major Arizona employers, such as Raytheon Missile Systems and Boeing, to deliver coursework that teaches skills employers need.
The credential you earn from Pima stacks up toward advanced certifications and degrees at Pima. Through our Prior Learning Assessment program, you can earn up to a semester’s worth of college credit, depending on your course of study at Pima. And if you already have an industry credential, it can convert into even more college credit at Pima.
Learn more about the future of manufacturing and how AI plays a role.
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