Introductory Additive Manufacturing Certificate
WSU NIAR鈥檚 Introductory Additive Manufacturing (AM) Certificate Program is an in-person, 3-day training that incorporates hands-on exercises and lectures.
- Covers the introductory topics pertaining to the background, applications, materials, processes and advantages of additive manufacturing (AM).
- Provides basic level information of the additive manufacturing workflow, terminology, standards and the computer-aided design (CAD) skills required to create a simple 3D part.
- Get a first-hand experience on how to print a part on the Prusa 3D printer by incorporating the 3D printing workflow which comprises of modeling, STL file generation, slicing, printing and post-processing.
Intermediate Additive Manufacturing Certificate
WSU NIAR鈥檚 Intermediate Additive Manufacturing (AM) Certificate Program is an in-person, 3-day training that incorporates hands-on exercises and lectures.
- Gain an understanding of the general design rules/guidelines pertaining to polymer and metal additive manufacturing via DfAM exercises.
- Know the best practices of safety aspects while working with 3D printing.
- Provides intermediate-level CAD training on wireframe and surface design.
- Learn how to do Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and apply it for 3D printing by incorporating the entire FEA workflow.
- Carry out 3D printing on an industrial grade machine that includes slicer software, machine setup, build, post-processing, etc.
Expert-Level Additive Manufacturing Certificate
WSU NIAR鈥檚 Expert-Level Additive Manufacturing (AM) Certificate Program is an in-person, 3-day training that incorporates hands-on exercises and lectures.
- Provides advanced-level CAD training on wireframe and surface design.
- Learn the importance of performing topology optimization on legacy parts.
- Acquaint yourself with parameter optimization, quality (ASTM-driven procedures), and the business and economics aspects of AM.
- Primarily focuses on metal AM using directed energy deposition (DED) / powder bed fusion (PBF) technologies to produce parts.
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.