DIGITAL DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

ME 531

Course Description

Broad overview of concepts, methods and tools for manipulating digital geometric models for engineering design and manufacturing. Topics include freeform curves, surfaces, and solid modeling. Topics also include slicing, support generation and path planning for additive and subtractive manufacturing. Provides both cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on project experiences in digital design and manufacturing. It will involve the use of CAD software for creative shape design. It will also involve 3D printers and 3D scanners in the ME Instructional Lab and Maker Space.

Prerequisties

Senior standing or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.72

No change from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

62.5%

No change from Historical

Class Size

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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