Additive manufacturing (AM) is the use of layer-based processes for producing parts directly from computer (CAD) models, without part-specific tooling. Students learn about a variety of additive manufacturing (AM) AM technologies, their potential to support rapid prototyping and manufacturing, and some of of the important research challenges associated with AM. Mechanical Engineering 368C and 379M (Topic: Additive Manufacturing) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.