Additive Manufacturing

Catalog description

This course provides the student with a general introduction to the underlying concepts of state-of- the-art 3D printing technologies. Students will utilize 3DS CAD software to design demonstrative 3D objects. Students will submit CAD designs, which will be printed using FABLAB on campus. The projects will provide students with an opportunity to observe print differences in terms of feature resolution, geometric complexity, and material versatility. Students will leverage these experiences to execute a final project that takes advantage of the unique capabilities of additive manufacturing. Students will also gain experience with skills through course deliverables including individual oral presentation and a written manuscript. Three credits; two-hour lecture and two-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: ENGR 121, ENGR 322, ENGR 323, ENGR 400, and ENGR 450