Objectives

After having passed the course, the student will have advanced knowledge of current technologies of additive manufacturing (AM, 3D printing) and their role in manufacturing industries, know fundamentally product design in AM, be able to comprehensively compare different AM processes with conventional manufacturing and select suitable processes for different applications. Student will also learn fundamental phenomena behind AM technologies, be able to understand simulation and optimization tools used in AM, know AM material properties, understand deeply post processing of AM and also gather deep knowledge of process control of AM. Students are also familiar with cost evaluation, business aspects and market potential of AM. Students will learn how industrial cases are executed and which factor affect them.