This course aims to explore the principles, applications, and opportunities of additive manufacturing and prototyping in engineering design and product development. Students will investigate this from a hands-on perspective, with an emphasis on 3D modeling, additive manufacturing techniques, material selection, and iterative design. Students will learn how these skills are transforming industries such as healthcare, aerospace, consumer goods, and more, by enabling faster, cost-effective, and customizable solutions. This course will help students understand the role of rapid prototyping in modern engineering and product development while developing key technical skills. Students will work on projects that involve designing, refining, and fabricating a functional 3D-printed prototype, fostering creativity and problem-solving abilities. By the end of the course, students will gain a foundational understanding of how to use rapid prototyping to bring their ideas to life.

For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for the examination should be obtained.