This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the principles and applications of additive manufacturing. The course will introduce students to the basic concepts of additive manufacturing, including the various types of technologies, their applications, materials, software used, and industry trends. Students will learn how to design, prepare, and print 3D objects using a range of additive manufacturing technologies. Prerequisite: MPT 120 or instructor permission
Prerequisites
Course Outcomes
- Define additive manufacturing and its applications
- Compare the different types of additive manufacturing technologies
- Describe the various materials and software used in additive manufacturing
- Identify the steps involved in designing, preparing, and printing 3D objects
- Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of additive manufacturing
Course Content Outline
- Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
- Types of Additive Manufacturing Technologies
- Materials Used in Additive Manufacturing
- Software for Additive Manufacturing
- Designing for Additive Manufacturing
- Preparing for Additive Manufacturing
- Printing 3D Objects
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Additive Manufacturing
- Industry Trends and Innovations in Additive Manufacturing
- Final Project
Department Guidelines
PO4 Conduct measurements, analyze and interpret data, and propose methods for resolving problems