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Design for Additive Manufacturing

Design for Additive Manufacturing
Duration: 74 hours (64+10) 
Location: POLITECNICO DI TORINO – PARTNER COMPANIES 

The aim of this module is to illustrate the advantages of additive manufacturing techniques in order to fabricate complex geometry with the objective to maximize part performance. 
To understand what are the advantages of additive technologies, in particular in terms of freedom of design, components specifically designed for additive manufacturing will be studied and compared with analogous ones designed and manufactured with conventional technologies. 
Basing on this analysis, design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) guidelines will be explained and discussed in details. 
This analysis will take into account the specific requirements depending on different technologies and materials (plastics or metals). Moreover, the topological optimization approach will be discussed, highlighting the importance of this innovative method for the (re)design for additive manufacturing.