ME EN6011

Analyze and discuss the emerging applications of polymer additive manufacturing across major industries, including aerospace, medical devices, consumer products, and energy.

Compare and contrast polymer additive manufacturing with conventional manufacturing methods, for instance, in flexibility, cost, quality.

Describe the current development of novel polymer additive manufacturing technologies.

Describe the general design methodology of polymer additive manufacturing in contrast with the design methodology of conventional manufacturing methods.

Recognize and distinguish the additive manufacturing technologies for polymers and related materials class, such as defined by the ASTM standard (material extrusion, vat photopolymerization, sheet lamination, etc.).