This course covered an in-depth study of axiomatic design, the theory and practice. Applications were considered for the design of manufacturing processes and tools. Axiomatic design is based on the premis that there are common aspects to all good designs. These common aspects, stated in the independence and information axioms, facilitate the teaching and practice of engineering design as a scientific discipline. Analysis of processes and products were considered from the perspective of supporting product and process design. Fundamental methods of engineering analysis of manufacturing processes with broad applicability were developed. Special attention was given to examples of machining (traditional, nontraditional, and grinding), additive manufacturing, and the production of surfaces. The ability to generalize was emphasized to facilitate development of analyses and design methods with broader applicability.