To provide an overview on the role of additive manufacturing in new product development. To develop a generic understanding on the principles and the complete process chain of additive manufacturing processes. To provide an awareness on recent developments in additive manufacturing and associated technologies.

(LO1) Knowledge and Understanding On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: · the scientific principles of additive manufacturing technology. · the generic software for slicing operations. · the niche role of additive manufacturing technology in rapid product development. · Analysis and evaluation of AM processes.   Intellectual Abilities On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in applying knowledge of the above topics to: · selecting an appropriate additive manufacturing process for a particular need based on technical, economic, quality and time considerations.  Practical Skills N/A General Transferable Skills On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills: written report writing. Ability to work in a team Ability to deliver work to a deadline

(S1) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills: written report writing. Ability to work in a team Ability to deliver work to a deadline

(S2) N/A

(S3) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in applying knowledge of the above topics to: ·      selecting an appropriate additive manufacturing process for a particular need based on technical, economic, quality and time considerations.  

(S4) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: ·     the scientific principles of additive manufacturing technology. ·     the generic software for slicing operations. ·     the niche role of additive manufacturing technology in rapid product development. ·     Analysis and evaluation of AM processes.

1. Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (AM) Market requirements for rapid product development; What is Rapid Prototyping, Rapid Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing?  Generic characteristics and limitations of AM technology; AM family tree.

2. Additive Manufacturing Technology Fundamental physical/chemical mechanisms of model building; System operation principles; Properties of media, influence of process parameters, technical features; Process limitation - dimensional and geometric accuracy, surface textures and post-processing treatments; Economics and applications for the four main RP technology; a) stereolithography, b) fused deposition modelling, c) selective laser sintering/sintering and d) 3D printing

3. Data Interface Slicing Operation; Generation of STL files; CAD data input format-STL, CLI; Consideration in support generation and part configuration; Other input formats.

4. New Developments in Additive Manufacturing Emerging AM proces ses; Developments in associated rapid manufacturing; Overall evaluation and comparison of AM technology; Selection of AM systems; Applications of AM in various industrial, health care and other sectors; Design for AM.

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