DRIVE AM TRAINS THROUGH THREE LEVELS OF PROFICIENCY:
AM FOUNDATION, AM SPECIALTY, AND AM AUTHORITY
The DRIVE AM program offers various tracks to achieve proficiency, training participants across three levels of expertise. It is designed for a broad range of professionals—including technicians, operators, engineers, manufacturing personnel, and individuals transitioning into advanced manufacturing roles. The program supports those currently working in industrial settings or supply chains, as well as entrepreneurs launching additive manufacturing-focused businesses as a result of DRIVE AM and DRIVE 3D initiatives.
AM FOUNDATION
AM Foundation courses effectively introduce participants to the additive manufacturing workflow for desktop and industrial systems. Engineering Foundation courses provide options for custom curriculum and are typically contracted separately. The learning objectives for each AM Foundation courses is described in further detail below.
REGISTER FOR AM FOUNDATION TRAININGS HERE
Introduction to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (AM 101)
Duration: 3-Day Course
Location and Delivery: Virtual
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the seven process categories of Additive Manufacturing (AM)
- Learn the benefits and limitations of AM
- Have a general understanding of Stratasys F900
- Have a general understanding of EOS M290
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (AM 102)
Duration: 3-Day Course
Location and Delivery: UTEP or AMIIC, Hands-on
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the limitations of Material Extrusion
- Design parts using Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Prepare parts for printing using slicing software
- Recommend solutions for common build errors
Material Extrusion Foundation (MEX 112)
Duration: 3-Day Course
Location and Delivery: UTEP, Hands-on
Learning Objectives:
- Understand fundamentals, process-parameters, capabilities and limitations of material extrusion
- Understand CAD modeling, slicer software, build file preparation and post processing techniques
- Apply the capabilities of design and print to create and test a capstone project
Laser Powder Bed Fusion Foundation (LPBF 122)
Duration: 3-Day Course
Location and Delivery: UTEP, Hands-on
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and explain the function of each of the six subsystems in every LPBF machine
- Understand the five makor factors of build success: build orientation, supports, gas flow, scan strategy, and re-coater functioning
- Prepare a file to print and experience LPBF
Binder Jetting Foundation
Duration: 3-Day Course
Location and Delivery: UTEP, Hands-on
Learning Objectives:
- Understand a full workflow of binder jetting technology
- Understand key principles and how to prepare digital models for binder jetting
- Understand file preparation, machine set up, and printing operations
Enhanced AM
Duration: 3-Day Course
Location and Delivery: UTEP, Hands-on
Learning Objectives:
- Understand part optimization for both printing and machining
- Hands on experience printing parts using material extrusion, machining and using CNC techniques
Additive Manufacturing Lab
Duration: 3-Day Course
Location and Delivery: UTEP, Hands-on
Learning Objectives:
- Understand fundamental principles of 3D printing
- Operate Makerbot Method X
- Print files, manages machines and comprehend troubleshooting common printing issues
AM AUTHORITY
Building upon DRIVE AM Foundation, DRIVE AM Specialty allows individuals to develop more advanced proficiency in additive manufacturing. This program is specifically contributing to engineering technical workforce development needs by producing graduate engineers with advanced proficiency in additive manufacturing. Register for AM Specialty trainings HERE
Additive Manufacturing in Practice (AM 201)
Duration: 1-Day Course
Location and Delivery: UTEP, Hands-on
Learning Objectives:
- Classify the basic 3D scanning technologies
- Design advanced features into parts using Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
- Prepare a solid model from point cloud data
- Prepare Finite Element Analysis using Solidworks
AM SPECIALTY
Building upon both DRIVE AM Foundation and DRIVE AM Specialty, Drive AM Authority provides individuals of more advanced proficiency in additive manufacturing the tools to make more informed decisions of additive manufacturing.
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Laser Powder Bed Fusion Authority
Duration: Asynchronous
Location and Delivery: Online
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Laser Powder Bed Fusion workflow
- Identify proper business use
- Understand proper standards