This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental properties of materials used in manufacturing, focusing on their classification, properties, and optimal selection for specific processes. Students will delve into various manufacturing processes, including primary, secondary, additive, continuous, and batch processes, assessing their advantages, disadvantages, and applications across different industries. The course will also provide an in-depth examination of additive manufacturing processes, such as 3D printing, and their implications in modern manufacturing. Additionally, learners will analyze traditional processes, including casting, forming, machining, joining, powder metallurgy, and plastics processing, applying these concepts to real-world scenarios and evaluating their effectiveness in various industrial contexts.