IE 4450: Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Production Methods
(Dual-listed with IE 5450).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Introduction to additive manufacturing and other rapid prototyping and manufacturing methodologies. Operating principles and characteristics of current and developing processes. Use of rapid prototypes in product design, development, and service. Selection of rapid prototyping and manufacturing systems, from design to mass production. Hybrid manufacturing and other integration of rapid production methods.