DPT 212 — Additive Manufacturing for Supply Chain and Broad Industry Production
Prepares industry technicians and professionals for the use of additive manufacturing technologies, also known as 3D printing, to produce new or existing products in low-and-medium-run volumes in response to the variety of reasons for global supply chain disruption or to facilitate new product market entry. Focuses on using technology to quickly produce specialized products for critical industry sectors such as biomedical, aerospace, agricultural, transportation, and industrial equipment repair. Prepares technicians to employ additive manufacturing technologies to support, enhance, or even replace conventional injection molding for consumer and industrial products. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).