Prototyping

Code	16460
Year	3
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	TP(60H)
Scientific area	Science and Technology
Entry requirements	N.A.
Learning outcomes	- Provide comprehensive knowledge about the different types of prototypes in product design. - Enable the acquisition of fundamental knowledge about rapid prototyping technologies and about the materials used by these technologies. - Develop prototyping skills using rapid prototyping, in the scope of product development, in conjunction with the project curricular units.
Syllabus	1 - Types of models and prototypes 2 - Conventional prototyping versus rapid prototyping 3 - Rapid prototyping technologies and materials 4 - Reverse engineering 5 - Articulation and support for the curricular unit Industrial Design 6
Main Bibliography	Bjarki, H. (2012). Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design. Laurence King Publishing. Chua, C.K., Leong, K.F., Lim, C.S. (2003) Rapid prototyping: principles and applications. New Jersey: World Scientific. Daniel S.; Martin B.; Kimo G.; Kenneth M.; Marco S. (2005). Digital Design and Manufacturing- CAD/CAM Applications in Architecture and Design. New Jersey: John Wiley Gebhardt, A. (2003). Rapid prototyping. Munich: Hanser Publishers. Lefteri, C. (2007). Making it: manufacturing techniques for product design. London: Laurence King, cop. Lidwell, W. (2009). Deconstructing product design: exploring the form, function, usability, sustainability, and commercial success of 100 amazing products. Beverly: Rockport, cop. Mattson, M. (2009). CNC Programming: Principles and Applications. Florence: Delamar Learning publishing Pfeifer, M. (2009). Materials enabled designs: the materials engineering perspective to product design and manufacturing. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, cop.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.