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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Mechanical Engineering 368C and 379M (Topic: Additive Manufacturing) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Grade of at least C- or registration for Mechanical Engineering 366J.