1.3. Summary Table: Product Development Lifecycle Applications

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Additive Manufacturing?

   Hint

   Think about how a printer works.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of Rapid Prototyping.

   Hint

   Focus on speed in design processes.

3. 3.

   What does Additive Manufacturing primarily refer to?

   • Subtractive manufacturing
   • Layered piece assembly
   • Automated robotic assembly

   Hint

   It is the opposite of traditional manufacturing.

4. 4.

   True or False: AM is only used for 3D printing plastic objects.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the diversity of materials in advanced manufacturing.

5. 5.

   How could the principles of AM transform traditional manufacturing in a specific industry of your choice? Give examples.

   Hint

   Think about how mass production is currently done.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the implications of using AM for obsolescent parts production in terms of supply chain and cost management.

   Hint

   Consider the value of having parts on demand.