Module aims

It is vital that the next generation of engineers and designers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to harness the full potential of Industry 4.0. Part of this new industrial revolution is Additive Manufacturing; an exciting and fast developing area of digital manufacturing. This module provides engineering students with the platform needed to solve future industry challenges, get the most out of 3D printing technology and optimise designs. The module is aimed at engineering students who have an interest in 3D printing and advanced manufacturing methodology; who have the desire to become industry experts or academic researchers in this exciting area.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be better able to:

Design:  Apply appropriate design methods in order to find optimal design solution fit for type of manufacture Analysis:  Apply methods of design analysis. Manufacture:  Explain a broad range of manufacturing parameters and technologies CAE:  Use advanced CAE and numerical methods to optimise designs fit for type of manufacture Interpretation:  Interpret analysis (CAE, numerical and other) into the wider context of product design development, business and manufacturing. Visualisation:  Represent complex designs and transient mechanical properties through CAD and visual forms.

Module content

Additive Manufacture overview: ASTM Categories Key technology Data flow Materials Production chain Design for AM: Mass customisation Personalisation Data driven Part consolidation Lightweighting Complex  Optimisation Lattice Embed function Build considerations: CAD prep Support structures Post processing Quality control Economy: Redistributed manufacture Rapid tooling Automation Flexibility Environment

Module lead

Connor Myant

ECTS/FHEQ

5/7

Module code

DESE71020

Host department

Dyson School of Design Engineering

Offered to

  • Aeronautics Y3-5; MSc Composites 
  • Bioengineering 
  • Materials 

Term

Spring

Time slot

AM

Teaching weeks

16-24

August resit opportunity?

Yes

How to apply

Via the student's home department

Application deadline

10 October 2025

Places available (approximate)

10

Criteria used for student selection

First come, first assigned a place

Further information

design.engineering@imperial.ac.uk