Additive Manufacturing for Policy Makers, Decision Makers and Executives

• Covers the essential topics of Additive Manufacturing (AM) that is applicable to business and government.
• Provides fundamental-level information of the background, benefits, workflow, applications, materials and processes associated with 3D printing.
• Demonstrates how AM has transformed the manufacturing process into a promising technology by assessing its industrial and economic impact.
• Comprehend when AM and conventional manufacturing are appropriate through AM business case development.

Course Topics:

• Module 1 – Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (AM)
  AM definition, AM history, 3D printing vs. traditional manufacturing, AM workflow, applications of AM, 3D printing materials, 3D printing processes, emerging/advanced AM technologies.
• Module 2 – AM Business & Economics
  Impact of AM on the global supply chain, influence of cost-effective AM systems, future of AM, the economics of AM, AM business case development, AM example parts, case studies- Traditional Manufacturing Vs Additive Manufacturing, ROI calculator.

Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Define 3D printing.
• Distinguish between 3D printing and conventional manufacturing process.
• List the various materials and processes compatible with AM machines.
• Describe the capabilities of a 3D printing machine.
• Ascertain a suitable AM technology that is applicable to a specific application.
• Predict the future of AM by leveraging digital engineering tools.
• Comprehend the economic/business aspects of AM and take appropriate decisions.
• Evaluate the suitability of AM versus traditional manufacturing methods via AM business model steps.