Practice Material Efficiency (3.3) - Introduction - Additive Manufacturing
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Question 1 Easy

What is additive manufacturing?

💡 Hint: Think about the process of building things 'up'.

Question 2 Easy

Name one key advantage of material efficiency in AM.

💡 Hint: What happens to material in subtractive processes?

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of material efficiency in additive manufacturing?

A. It increases production speed
B. It reduces operational costs
C. It requires more energy

💡 Hint: Think about costs connected to wasted materials.

Question 2

True or False: Additive manufacturing creates excess scrap material.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how many times materials are used in different processes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how the integration of AM into the automotive industry could lead to design innovations and cost savings?

💡 Hint: Consider how AM can impact both part weight and design capabilities.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique the potential environmental benefits of implementing AM across various industries. Discuss any trade-offs you foresee.

💡 Hint: Think critically about both sides of the situation.

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