Description
Instructor(s)/Supervisor(s)/Coordinator(s): Yong CHENThis course aims to give students a deep understanding and practical experience in applying computational techniques to solve design and manufacturing problems. It will introduce the underlying concepts behind three-dimensional geometry representations, algorithms, and the underlying mathematical foundations, essential to solving a wide variety of problems in computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer-aided engineering (CAE). It will also train the students with hands-on computational skills by working on team-based course projects. The course will consist of four parts: (1) preparation with an introduction, (2) geometric representation of three-dimensional solid objects, (3) basic geometric computation algorithms, and (4) real-world applications of modeling and computation in solving some design and manufacturing problems such as feature recognition, CNC tool path planning, RP process simulation, and computer-aided inspection, etc. This PG-level course is intended for students who plan to have a career in product development, CAD/CAM/CAE, robotics, manufacturing automation, virtual reality, technology management, entrepreneurship, etc. The course will help students understand the principles behind CAD, CAM, and CAE systems, and develop novel software applications for computational design and manufacturing. The course will also prepare the students to read literature, understand real-world problems, and identify possible future innovations, especially in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).