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Additive Manufacturing Essentials

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Additive Manufacturing EssentialsKey Terms

4.1 Design Approach

3MF, AMF, AM Process Simulation , Biomimicry, Build Plan, DfAm, Direct Part Conversion, Finite element analysis (FEA), Generative Design, MfAM, Morphological Analysis, Profilometry, Pugh concept selection matrix, Staircasing, .STL file, Tessellation, Topology Optimization

4.2 Design Optimization: Implementation while considering build constraints

Cellular feature, Functionally Gradient Materials (FGM), Honeycomb structures, Internal Passageways, Isogrid, Lattice structures

4.3 AM Industry Design Challenges & Strategic Solutions

Software Interoperability
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