On completion of the course, the student should;

- display knowledge of selection of appropriate research methods
- demonstrate knowledge of how to find, read and analyze scientific reports and to critically examine and evaluate the works
- demonstrate comprehension of different methods of data collection and analysis, and its impact
on the result.

- demonstrate an ability to use additive manufacturing as a mean in product realization
- demonstrate an ability to critically and creatively work in a project following a structured and efficient process applicable for development of new products as well as product maintenance
- demonstrate an ability to analyze and assess how a product's design affects various aspects of production and vice versa
- demonstrate an ability to systematically enhance the manufacturability of products using methods from product development.

- demonstrate an understanding of the importance of a holistic approach in product development
- demonstrate an understanding of how to integrate essential product life-cycle aspects in a product development process.

Course covers additive manufacturing as an approach for manufacturing and prototyping. In addition, it covers research methodology and methods and techniques for writing a proper academic report.

The course includes the following parts:
- Additive manufacturing as method for prototyping and manufacturing
- Production aspects and product design properties that are mutually dependent
- Scientific methods used for doing research
- Methods and techniques for writing a proper academic report
- Planning, management and reporting of product development projects.

The course consists of lectures, exercises and a project. The project work from the course IPD 1 will be continued and examined in this course.

Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.

Genomgångna kurser med lägst 90 hp i huvudområdet Maskinteknik samt 21 hp Matematik. Dessutom krävs genomgången kurs i Integrerad produktutveckling I, 7,5 hp samt kunskaper i Engelska 6/Engelska B (eller motsvarande kunskaper).

Kursen bedöms med betygen 5, 4, 3 eller Underkänd.

The final grade for the course in based upon a balanced set of assessments and the final grade will only be issued after satisfactory completion of all assessments.

Examinationsmoment	Omfattning	Betyg
Skriftlig tentamen	3 hp	5/4/3/U
Projektarbete 21	4,5 hp	U/G

¹ Part 2 of the project work from Integrated Product Development 1. In addition to the P/F grading on the project, a merit value is given that can affect the student’s grade on the course positively.

Exemption from entry requirement allowed according to the selection groups of the program, where the course is included.

The literature list for the course will be provided one month before the course starts.