Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is an emerging advanced manufacturing technique which has enjoyed a rapid growth in recent years.

This course will introduce you to the fundamental aspects of additive manufacturing. This course will focus on various additive manufacturing techniques where you will gain basic knowledge and theory about the history, development and fundamental engineering aspects of this technique. You will also cover additive manufacturing process optimization including the selection and use of materials as well as look at the current major applications where additive manufacturing is used in addition to investigating the future development of this emerging manufacturing technique.