Additive manufacturing is transforming how industries design, prototype, and produce components—but getting started can be overwhelming. This three-hour asynchronous course provides a foundational understanding of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, focusing on plastics. Learners will gain insights into additive manufacturing/3D printing processes, design considerations, and how to evaluate the feasibility and value of adopting additive manufacturing in real-world applications.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Compare the different AM techniques (focusing on plastics) and identify their strengths and weaknesses.
2. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of AM compared to traditional processing techniques for plastics processing.
3. Understand the latest developments and critical challenges of AM.
4. Consider the business case for AM in their own industry/company.
5. Apply design criteria specific to AM methods to creating a new object with AM.
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Module 1 - Intro to Additive Manufacturing (AM)
Module 2 - The 7 Types of AM
Module 3 - Vat Photopolymerization
Module 4 - Material Extrusion
Module 5 - Powder Bed Fusion
Module 6 - Workflow of AM
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We reserve the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events. If we cancel a course, participants will be notified via email or phone and will be given the option for a full refund or to transfer their registration and any fees paid to another course. We are not responsible for non-refundable plane tickets, hotel reservations, and other travel related expenses. For enrollee Course Cancellation, refer to notes on course page.