MATHEMATICS IN MANUFACTURING

2025

Some skills just add up to success.

We teamed up with manufacturing educators to create an engaging animation showcasing how fundamental maths skills build the foundation for manufacturing excellence. Through clear visuals and approachable storytelling, learners explore numbers, algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability—unlocking opportunities in the manufacturing world.

Project Details

  • Organisation: TAFE NSW

  • Target Audience: TAFE students and manufacturing industry trainees

  • Platforms: TAFE NSW Learning Portal

Project Overview

Welcome to the world of mathematics, where every skill builds upon the knowledge essential to success in the manufacturing world. In this animation, learners discover how fundamental maths concepts form the building blocks of manufacturing. We introduce learners to a charismatic guide who walks them through five key areas of mathematics, creatively visualised as elements in constructing a building.

Overview Approach

Numbers provide the essential foundation, underpinning precise measurement, accurate costing, and detailed planning. Algebra acts as the framework, solving problems through variables and equations, essential for optimising production and managing resources. Geometry defines our spaces, shaping structures through angles, lines, surfaces, and solids. Statistics clarifies data, crucial for quality control and decision-making. Probability offers foresight, enabling risk assessment and proactive planning.Through clear and vivid animations, we illustrate how understanding probability aids in forecasting outcomes, assessing risks, and proactive planning.

Style

We embraced an elegant, illustrative style blending technical visuals with approachable character animation, ensuring complex mathematical concepts remain accessible and engaging. The video concludes by reinforcing how mastering these skills can unlock exciting career opportunities in manufacturing.

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