Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles, history, and significance of additive manufacturing technologies
• compare various additive manufacturing methods, including material extrusion, powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, vat photopolymerization, sheet lamination, material jetting and binder jetting
• identify and evaluate different materials used in additive manufacturing processes, focusing on metals, polymers, and composites
• apply design principles specific to AM, including topology optimization, lightweight structures, and complex geometries not achievable by traditional manufacturing
• analyze the key process parameters in AM and their influence on the final part's quality, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical properties
• explain post-processing methods such as heat treatments, surface finishing, and support removal in the context of additive manufacturing
• understand non-destructive testing and evaluation techniques for quality assurance of AM components
• assess the environmental and economic impacts of additive manufacturing, including material efficiency, energy use, and cost-effectiveness
• explore real-world applications of additive manufacturing across various industries, such as aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and tooling
• engage in hands-on projects and research activities to innovate and solve practical problems using additive manufacturing techniques