Lecture 1 - Introduction

Question 1

Additive Manufacturing
Definition (ASTM 52900)

Answer 1

• Additive Manufacturing (AM) is defined as the process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model
  data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing methodologies.
• Synonyms are additive fabrication, additive processes, additive techniques, additive layer manufacturing, layer
  manufacturing, and freeform fabrication

or

„Manufacturing process in which the workpiece is built up element by element or layer by layer

Question 2

Types of Rapid technologies

Answer 2

Rapid Prototpying

Rapid Tooling

Rapid Manufacturing / Additive Manufacturing

Question 3

Key Drivers of Additive Manufacturing

Answer 3

PUSH
I Advancement of technological capabilities
II Decrease of costs per unit
III New business models Increasing awareness of technological advantages
IV Increased government funding
VI Increasing product feature requirements

PULL
V Customization
VI Increasing awareness of technological advantages
VII Increasing product feature requirements