Introduction to Prototyping, Traditional Prototyping Vs. Rapid Prototyping (RP), Classification of Rapid Manufacturing Processes: Additive, Subtractive, Formative, Generic RP process and Materials used in Rapid Manufacturing Process

Basic Concept –3D Scanning Digitization techniques – Model Reconstruction – Data Processing for Additive Manufacturing Technology – Part Orientation and support generation – Model Slicing –Tool path Generation.

Classification – Liquid based system – Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA)- Principle, process, advantages and applications – Solid based system –Fused Deposition Modeling – Principle, process, advantages and applications, Laminated Object Manufacturing

Selective Laser Sintering – Principles of SLS process – Process, advantages and applications, Three Dimensional Printing – Principle, process, advantages and applications- Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS), Electron Beam Melting.

Customized implants and prosthesis: Design and development, Bio-Additive Manufacturing Computer Aided Tissue Engineering (CATE) – Applications of 3D Printing in Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing and Architectural Engineering