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GE 402 - Computer-Aided Product Realization

Last offered Fall 2016

Official Description

Computer-aided design, analysis, and prototyping tools used in the produce development process. Principles of computer graphics and geometric modeling, including transformations, coordinate systems, parametric solid modeling, spline curves, and surface modeling. Finite element and kinematics analyses. Rapid prototyping, product dissection, CAD-CAM-CAE operability issues, and CAD collaboration tools. Course Information: 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: GE 101 and GE 311.

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Course Description

Use 3D printing and scanning technologies, revolutionary CAD tools, simulation and visualization software to design and prototype new product ideas. Work with other engineers and designers in a collaborative maker space. Course coverage includes:

· Geometric modeling (parametric, direct, NURBS, and T-Splines)
· Rapid prototyping and 3D scanning
· Point cloud processing software with the ability to produce mesh, surface, and history-based CAD models from scan data
· Stress analysis and dynamic simulation for design engineers
· Concept design and visualization tools
· CAD/CAE operability issues

Both engineering and industrial design students may enroll for the course. The first half of the semester will focus on gaining familiarity with the tools. In the last half of the semester students from different disciplines collaborate to develop new products made with 3D printing technology. Prerequisite: GE 101 and GE 311.

TitleSectionCRNTypeHoursTimesDaysLocationInstructor
Comp-Aided Product RealizationID61633LAB31600 - 1720 M W  207 Transportation Building James Michael Leake