2. 3-D Printing. Search the web for an article that gives you a primer on what 3D Printing is and what impact it has on today's world. Make sure you provide at least one robust example of a product or part that has been 3-D printed and the implications of that. Finally, suggest in your own words, where 3-D printing is headed near-term.

3. Modular Design. Give an example of a family of products that is commonly known that uses modular design. Explain why it is advantageous for the manufacturer to use modular design.

4. Value Analysis. Choose a simple product with which you are familiar and perform a value analysis of that product. Explain the product's Objective, Basic Function, and Secondary Functions. Discuss what you think could be done with the product to make it simpler and less costly while still fulfilling its important functions.