Additive Manufacturing Pathway with Additive Awareness

Description

Additive Manufacturing Awareness & Application introduces participants to the core principles, process families, applications, and decision factors associated with additive manufacturing. The class provides a practical overview of how layer-based manufacturing works, how major AM technologies differ by material form and energy source, and how AM compares to conventional manufacturing in areas such as cost, lead time, scalability, and production readiness.

Participants will explore common AM use cases, including prototyping, tooling, fixtures, repair, and end-use production, while also examining the technical and operational limitations that influence successful implementation. By the end of the class, participants will be able to assess whether a component is a viable AM candidate based on design intent, material requirements, production volume, cost drivers, and application needs.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the fundamental principles of layer-based manufacturing.
• Differentiate major additive manufacturing process families based on material form and energy source.
• Compare additive manufacturing and conventional manufacturing in terms of cost drivers, lead time, and scalability.
• Classify applications into prototype, tooling, or end-use production categories.
• Identify technical and operational limitations associated with AM processes.
• Evaluate whether a given component is a viable AM candidate.
• Target Audience
• The Additive Manufacturing Awareness & Applications Training is designed for anyone interested in learning about additive manufacturing (AM) and how it fits into today’s digital manufacturing environment. Whether you’re a designer, engineer, technician, operator, manager, or simply exploring additive technologies for the first time, this training provides a practical introduction to additive processes and workflows.