Materials in System Engineering Essentials Training by Tonex
This course offers a focused exploration of materials science as it relates to systems engineering. It provides engineers and technical professionals with the foundational knowledge to evaluate, select, and integrate materials across various system applications. Emphasis is placed on material behavior under operational conditions, reliability, and lifecycle considerations. The course also highlights how improper material choices can lead to vulnerabilities in system security, impacting both physical resilience and digital integrity. Cybersecurity professionals will benefit from understanding how material properties influence hardware security, tamper resistance, and environmental threat mitigation in embedded systems.
Audience:
- Systems Engineers
- Design Engineers
- Materials Engineers
- Product Development Teams
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Technical Project Managers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand material properties and selection criteria
- Analyze the role of materials in system performance and integrity
- Evaluate trade-offs in material selection
- Integrate materials into system lifecycle planning
- Identify cybersecurity implications of material choices
- Apply standards and compliance considerations
Module 1: Fundamentals of Engineering Materials
- Classification of engineering materials
- Properties: mechanical, thermal, electrical
- Material structure and performance
- Material failure mechanisms
- Introduction to corrosion and wear
- Relevance to systems engineering
Module 2: Material Selection and Design
- Material selection frameworks
- Ashby material selection charts
- Environmental and functional factors
- Cost and supply chain implications
- Reliability and maintainability aspects
- Case studies in aerospace and defense
Module 3: Materials for High-Reliability Systems
- Ceramics, composites, and advanced polymers
- Materials for thermal management
- High-strength alloys and lightweight materials
- Aging, fatigue, and failure under load
- Role in high-risk environments
- Considerations in defense and critical systems
Module 4: Materials and System Lifecycle
- Materials in concept and design phases
- Maintenance and degradation over time
- Obsolescence and replacement planning
- Lifecycle cost and sustainability
- Environmental regulations and compliance
- End-of-life and recycling strategies
Module 5: Material Challenges in Cybersecurity
- Material role in physical security
- Hardware tampering and resistance design
- Electromagnetic shielding materials
- Materials for anti-interference and isolation
- Secure hardware manufacturing constraints
- Impact on embedded system resilience
Module 6: Standards and Industry Practices
- MIL-STD, ISO, and ASTM relevance
- Material qualification and testing protocols
- Compliance with defense industry standards
- Best practices in documentation and traceability
- Certification and inspection strategies
- Future trends in material science for systems
Enhance your expertise in system-level materials integration—enroll in the Materials in System Engineering Essentials Training by Tonex and equip yourself with critical knowledge to support secure, efficient, and high-performance system development.