1.4. Application Sectors

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does AM stand for?

   Hint

   Think of how products are made layer by layer.

2. 2.

   Name one application of AM in the medical field.

   Hint

   Consider how medical devices can be tailored.

3. 3.

   What is one benefit of using Additive Manufacturing?

   • Lower costs
   • Higher environmental impact
   • Slower production times

   Hint

   Think about the efficiency of producing parts quickly.

4. 4.

   True or False: AM can help in creating custom prosthetics.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how medicine has advanced with technology.

5. 5.

   Develop a proposal for a new product using AM that addresses a specific problem in healthcare. Include design considerations, benefits, and potential challenges.

   Hint

   Consider both the medical needs and how AM could uniquely fulfill them.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how AM can transform traditional manufacturing operations in a specific industry of your choice.

   Hint

   Focus on a practical example within that industry's context.