DRIVE AM Trainings

February 7-9: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (3-Day In-Person)

In-Person Training (El Paso, Texas)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MST)

• Register Here (20 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/IntroAMWorkflow2-9-2023 

This course will:

• Identify the seven process categories of Additive Manufacturing (AM)
• Understand the AM workflow (design, fabrication, etc.)
• Recognize the limitations of AM
• Design parts using Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Prepare parts for printing using slicing software
• Apply concepts to a final project for evaluation

This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants. 

March 14-16: Laser Powder Bed Fusion Foundation (3-Day In-Person)

In-Person Training (Youngstown, Ohio)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

• Register Here (10 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/LPBF3-14-23

This course will:

• Identify the differences between PBF, LPBF vs EBPBF and the ability to explain working principle of LPBF
• Demonstrate the capability to design for AM (DfAM) LPBF Metals
• Ability to identify and employ software packages used for pre-processing (STL healing, orientation, part duplication, labeling, support generation)
• Recognize the commonalities and differences on the primary components/systems of LPBF equipment from different vendors
• Understand the commonalities for performing machine setups on different LPBF OEM/vendors
• Ability to perform setup and maintain LPBF equipment using best industry practices
• Show understanding of powder-laser (material-energy source) interaction; physical phenomena and effects on the LPBF process (print-wise, metallurgically, material properties)
• Understand effects of process variables such as laser power, velocity, scanning strategy, shielding gas flow, etc.
• Identify monitoring methods employed in LPBF including advantages and shortcomings
• Ability to select print material for a given application performing cost-performance analysis
• Identify the thermal post-processing techniques for a given material and required conditions as set in applicable standards
• Recognize post-processing needs and methods required for LPBF components

This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants. 

March 21-23: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (3-Day In-Person)

In-Person (AMIIC, Huntsville, Alabama)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CT)

• Register Here (20 spots available): https://bit.ly/3j9YIVE 

This course will:

• Identify the seven process categories of Additive Manufacturing (AM)
• Understand the AM workflow (design, fabrication, etc.)
• Recognize the limitations of AM
• Design parts using Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Prepare parts for printing using slicing software
• Apply concepts to a final project for evaluation

This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants. 

March 28-30: Intro to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (3-Day Virtual)

Virtual Training

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

• Register Here (50 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/IntroIndustrialAM3-28-23 

This course will:

• Identify the seven process categories of Additive Manufacturing (AM)
• Understand the AM workflow (design, fabrication, post processing, etc.)
• Learn the benefits and limitations of AM
• Understand reverse engineering and 3D scanning basics
• Recognize variables in the material extrusion process chain, that impact final part quality
• Identify the major components of a Stratasys Fortus 900 mc and have a general understanding of the working principles of the machine
• Identify the major components of an EOS M290 industrial printer and have a general understanding of the working principle of the machine
• Recognize variables in the laser powder bed fusion process chain, that impact final part quality

This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants. 

April 11-13: Material Extrusion Foundation (3-Day In-Person)

In-Person Training (El Paso, Texas)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MST)

• Register Here (10 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/MEX4-11-23 

This course will:

• Design a part for fabrication using material extrusion
• 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
• Identify post processing techniques for a particular application
• Recognize opportunities for machine maintenance and fabrication troubleshooting

This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants. 

April 18-20: Laser Powder Bed Fusion Foundation (3-Day In-Person)

In-Person Training (El Paso, Texas)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MT)

• Register Here (10 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/LPBF4-18-23 

This course will:

• Identify the differences between PBF, LPBF vs EBPBF and the ability to explain working principle of LPBF
• Demonstrate the capability to design for AM (DfAM) LPBF Metals
• Ability to identify and employ software packages used for pre-processing (STL healing, orientation, part duplication, labeling, support generation)
• Recognize the commonalities and differences on the primary components/systems of LPBF equipment from different vendors
• Understand the commonalities for performing machine setups on different LPBF OEM/vendors
• Ability to perform setup and maintain LPBF equipment using best industry practices
• Show understanding of powder-laser (material-energy source) interaction; physical phenomena and effects on the LPBF process (print-wise, metallurgically, material properties)
• Understand effects of process variables such as laser power, velocity, scanning strategy, shielding gas flow, etc.
• Identify monitoring methods employed in LPBF including advantages and shortcomings
• Ability to select print material for a given application performing cost-performance analysis
• Identify the thermal post-processing techniques for a given material and required conditions as set in applicable standards
• Recognize post-processing needs and methods required for LPBF components

This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants. 

April 25-27: Intro to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (3-Day Virtual)

Virtual Training

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

• Register Here (50 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/IntroIndustrialAM4-25-23 

This course will:

• Identify the seven process categories of Additive Manufacturing (AM)
• Understand the AM workflow (design, fabrication, post processing, etc.)
• Learn the benefits and limitations of AM
• Understand reverse engineering and 3D scanning basics
• Recognize variables in the material extrusion process chain, that impact final part quality
• Identify the major components of a Stratasys Fortus 900 mc and have a general understanding of the working principles of the machine
• Identify the major components of an EOS M290 industrial printer and have a general understanding of the working principle of the machine
• Recognize variables in the laser powder bed fusion process chain, that impact final part quality

This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants. 

May 16-18: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (3-Day In-Person)

In-Person (El Paso, Texas)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MST)

• Register Here (20 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/IntrotoAMWF5-16-23 

This course will:

• Identify the seven process categories of Additive Manufacturing (AM)
• Understand the AM workflow (design, fabrication, etc.)
• Recognize the limitations of AM
• Design parts using Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Prepare parts for printing using slicing software
• Apply concepts to a final project for evaluation

This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants. 

July 25-27: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (3-Day In-Person)

In-Person (El Paso, Texas)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MST)

• Register Here (20 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/IntrotoAMWF7-25-23 

This course will:

• Identify the seven process categories of Additive Manufacturing (AM)
• Understand the AM workflow (design, fabrication, etc.)
• Recognize the limitations of AM
• Design parts using Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Prepare parts for printing using slicing software
• Apply concepts to a final project for evaluation

This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants. 

August 8-10: Intro to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (3-Day Virtual)

Virtual Training

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

• Register Here (50 spots available): https://utep.questionpro.com/IntroIndustrialAM8-8-23 

This course will:

• Identify the seven process categories of Additive Manufacturing (AM)
• Understand the AM workflow (design, fabrication, post processing, etc.)
• Learn the benefits and limitations of AM
• Understand reverse engineering and 3D scanning basics
• Recognize variables in the material extrusion process chain, that impact final part quality
• Identify the major components of a Stratasys Fortus 900 mc and have a general understanding of the working principles of the machine
• Identify the major components of an EOS M290 industrial printer and have a general understanding of the working principle of the machine
• Recognize variables in the laser powder bed fusion process chain, that impact final part quality

This course is provided through DRIVE AM funding - no fee for DoD participants.