This course covers the comprehensive understanding of sustainability in metal additive manufacturing. It explores the significance of fulfilling the current generation's needs without jeopardizing future generations' necessities. For instance, the course emphasizes additive manufacturing's role in minimizing surplus material and optimizing part design. It also sheds light on the advantages of on-demand manufacturing in reducing carbon footprints. The course further investigates the direct and indirect impacts of additive manufacturing, such as pollutant production and worker health effects. It provides an in-depth understanding of sustainable design methodologies and material selection for additive manufacturing. The course concludes with a discussion on the lean and green business model in manufacturing, lifecycle impact analysis, design quality, sustainable design methodology, and design guidelines for additive manufacturing.
This course has been developed by Prof. Janakranjan Ramkumar, Prof. Amandeep Singh Oberoi from IIT Kanpur for NPTEL. It is now accessible through Ansys Innovation Space courtesy of the partnership between Ansys and NPTEL, under the CC BY-SA license. For more details, visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112104312.
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Cost: FREE
- Course Duration: 2-4 HOURS
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Skills Gained: Resistors, inductors, capacitors, wires, transmission lines
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