Learning outcomes
Having completed this course, you should be able to:
describe additive manufacturing and explain its advantages and disadvantages
explain the processes used in additive manufacturing for a range of materials and applications
understand the role of additive manufacturing in the design process and the implications for design
describe the effects of surface finish and microstructural properties on behaviour for components produced using additive manufacturing
display an awareness of residual stresses that may occur during additive manufacturing and their effects.