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.
Please note:
- Additional course offerings can be contracted separately
- Travel expenses for in-person courses not supported by DRIVE AM
- For more info, contact Jose Coronel, DRIVE AM Program Manager: jlcoronel@utep.edu
December
13-15: Intro to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (3-Day In-Person)
6-8: Intro to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (3-Day Virtual)
November
1-3: Material Extrusion Foundation (3-Day In-Person)
October
18-20: Intro to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (3-Day Virtual)
September
20-22: Introduction to AM Workflow (In-Person)
August
16-18: Introduction to Industrial AM
9: Transitioning Soldier Event (In-Person)
5: AM Day (In-Person)
1-3: Engineering Drawing Interpretation
July
26-28: Introduction to Industrial AM
June
28-30: Introduction to Industrial AM
13-15: Engineering Drawing Interpretation
9-10: Intro to AM Workflow (In-Person)
May
24-26: Introduction to Industrial AM
17-19: Engineering Drawing Interpretation
April
12-14: Intro to AM Workflow
March
1-3: AM Foundation I (In-Person)