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Disassemble a simple consumer product (i.e. computer mouse, bicycle air pump, etc.) and evaluate how you would orient and nest each component within a specific AM process. What MfAM adjustments would you have to make to ensure quality fabrication?
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From the previous question, perform a morphological analysis and sketch a few concepts. Set up the concepts in a Pugh Concept Selection matrix and score them relative to the simple consumer product you originally chose as a baseline.
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Explore www.Thingiverse.com and search ‘lattice’ on their website. Pick 10 different designs and label each lattice design as ‘functional’ or ‘aesthetic’. What does this exercise tell you about lattice systems used in product design?
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Many companies are applying cellular features to heat exchanger design with published documents available from NASA, Lockheed Martin and others. Explain the benefits and the shortcomings when using cellular features to generate these structures.
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Are you familiar with a company using 3D printing or additive manufacturing? Share your thoughts on what particular Phase that specific company is on the AM maturation model.
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From the case company identified in the previous question, what steps would the necessary for that company to move up to higher Phases to enjoy more value out of AM design?