Unit 1
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Introduction: Methods and Systems: Introduction to layered manufacturing, Importance of Additive Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing in Product Development. Classification of additive manufacturing processes, Common additive manufacturing technologies; Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Stereo Lithography (SLA), Selection Laser Melting (SLM), Digital Laser Processing (DLP), Jetting, 3D Printing, Laser Engineering Net Shaping (LENS), Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), Electro Chemical AM, 4D Printing. Capabilities, materials, costs, advantages, and limitations of different systems.