Smart Courses
Self-paced, expert-designed training modules in additive manufacturing — learn at your own speed, anywhere, anytime
General Additive Manufacturing Foundation Smart Course (Asynchronous)
Self-Paced Training
This course will:
- Compare traditional manufacturing methods to additive manufacturing, establishing a foundation for understanding key differences.
- Explore the history, principles, and commonly recognized benefits of additive manufacturing
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the seven ISO/ASTM-defined process categories in additive manufacturing and their applications
- Analyze design considerations and the role of support materials across different process categories, including connections to reverse engineering techniques
This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants.
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-additive-manufacturing-foundation-tickets-1520754721309
Laser Powder Bed Fusion Foundation Smart Course (Asynchronous)
Self-Paced Training
This course will:
- Learn the fundamentals of Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) for precise intricate part creation
- Understand how LPBF links process, structure, material, and performance
- Identify essential components and quality controls for consistent LPBF output
- Apply LPBF design techniques to enhance part quality and reduce post-processing
This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participant
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laser-powder-bed-fusion-foundation-smart-course-asynchronous-tickets-1530716577489?aff=oddtdtcreator
Material Extrusion Foundation Smart Course
(Asynchronous)
Self-Paced Training
This course will:
- Compare slicing software used for material extrusion AM
- List the material extrusion processing parameters that have an impact on fabrication and part outputs
- Identify the major components of a material extrusion AM machine
- Explain the working principle of material extrusion AM Implement a process for material selection given an application scenario
- Compare materials used in material extrusion AM
This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participant
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/material-extrusion-foundation-smart-course-asynchronous-tickets-1530758522949?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please note:
- Additional course offerings can be contracted separately
- Travel expenses for in-person courses not supported by DRIVE AM
- For more info, contact [email protected]