Overview
Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is revolutionizing industries by enabling the creation of complex, personalized designs with unparalleled speed and sustainability. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a leader in this transformative technology.
Throughout this course, students will delve into the foundational principles of Additive Manufacturing (AM), mastering techniques such as FDM, SLA, SLS, and DMLS. They will also acquire expertise in Reverse Engineering (RE), learning to extract design information from existing objects for optimization in AM production. Exploring industry-specific applications across manufacturing, medicine, aerospace, and beyond, students will grasp the disruptive potential of AM. Moreover, they will develop practical design skills tailored for AM processes and gain insights into future trends and challenges in the field. By the course's end, participants will confidently design complex objects using AM technologies, apply AM solutions to real-world problems, leverage RE techniques for design enhancement, and stay abreast of the latest advancements and challenges in the dynamic realm of AM.
Aims
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of core concepts and processes in Additive Manufacturing.
- Equip you with the knowledge of different AM technologies and their applications across diverse industries.
- Develop skills for preparing data for 3D printing using industry-standard formats.
- Foster design thinking for optimizing models for successful AM production.
- Explore the impact of AM on conventional manufacturing and the future of production.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, you will be able to:
- Confidently apply your knowledge of additive manufacturing and reverse engineering to solve problems across diverse fields like healthcare, aerospace, and beyond.
- Fine-tune your AM skills by experimenting and optimizing process parameters for different materials and desired outcomes.
- Analyze and compare the strengths and weaknesses of various AM and reverse engineering technologies to make informed choices.
- AM Optimizer: Strategically select the perfect AM technology based on cost, quality, time, and resource constraints to achieve project goals.
- Master the principles of design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) and translate them into practical solutions for developing innovative new products.
- Effectively communicate your AM expertise and work seamlessly in teams to bring your projects to life.