Improved Approach to Implementing Design Education for Additive Manufacturing Using a RC Model Race Car

DS 116: Proceedings of the DESIGN2022 17th International Design Conference

Year: 2022
Editor: Mario Štorga, Stanko Škec, Tomislav Martinec, Dorian Marjanović
Author: Stefan Junk
Series: DESIGN
Institution: Offenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Section: Design Education
Page(s): 2303-2312
DOI number: https://doi.org/10.1017/pds.2022.233
ISSN: 2732-527X (Online)

Abstract

The integration of additive manufacturing processes into the teaching of students is an important prerequisite for the further dissemination of this new technology. In this context, the DfAM is of particular importance. For this reason, this paper presents an approach in which a connection is made between methodical product development and practical implementation by AM. Using a model racing car as an example, students independently develop significant improvements of particular assemblies. A final evaluation shows that the students have significantly improved their skills and competencies.

Keywords: design education, additive manufacturing, product development, evaluation, computer-aided design (CAD)