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Abstract
This module provides fundamental training in the behavior and manufacturing properties of materials as well as an introduction to materials selection and design considerations as practiced in industry, including related concepts such as Design for Manufacturing and “green” design.
Objective
• to understand the societal implications of materials development • to appreciate the challenges in materials selection • to follow the economical aspect of process selection • to grasp that any material is much more than its chemical composition