Additive Manufacturing

Catalog description

Additive manufacturing, an extension of 3D printing processes, allows digital concepts and designs to be realized in the physical world through a variety of processes - each with their own design considerations, advantages, and potential disadvantages. The mechanical processes of 3D printer operations will be investigated, as well as the correct operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of multiple machines used in additive manufacturing. 3D printer formats used during the course can include Fused Filament Fabrication, Multi-Jet Fabrication, Stereolithography, Powder Bed Fusion, and other emerging technologies in the additive manufacturing realm. Design for 3D printing, software packages for 3D print setup and operations, and cost considerations for additive manufacturing at scale will also be studied.