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DRIVE AM Trainings

Introduction to Industrial AM: MEX and LPBF

3-Day Virtual Training
50 spots
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
  • 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
Intro to Industrial AM

Introduction to AM Workflow

3-Day In-Person Training
20 spots
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 
Intro to AM Workflow

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

3-Day Virtual Training
50 spots
This course will:  

  • Review fundamental concepts of engineering drawings and Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
  • Interpret distribution statements, configuration management principles, and common elements in 2D/3D drawings
  • Apply standards for surface texture, symbology, dimensioning, and tolerancing
  • Recognize and interpret fasteners, welding symbols, and related features
  • Understand engineering involvement in technical data acquisition
Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Material Extrusion Foundation

3-Day In-Person Training
20 spots
This course will: 

  • Design a part for fabrication using material extrusion

  • List the material extrusion processing parameters that have an impact on fabrication and part outputsIdentify the major components of a material extrusion AM machine

  • Explain the working principle of material extrusion AM

  • Identify post processing techniques for a particular application

  • Recognize opportunities for machine maintenance and fabrication troubleshooting

Material Extrusion Foundation

LAser Powder Bed Fusion Foundation

3-Day In-Person Training
10 spots
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)

  • 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.

LPBF Foundation

To schedule a training session, please contact:
Maria Estrada – mfestrada3@utep.edu

Our team will guide you through course selection, participant registration, and logistics. Trainings can also be customized to meet specific organizational needs for an additional fee.

DRIVE AM Forums

Discord Tutorial 

The DRIVE AM Forum hosted by Discord is a dedicated platform for sharing and disseminating information related to additive manufacturing. This space was created to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and community engagement within the realm of 3D printing. Here, you can not only resolve your doubts but also find valuable and updated information about laser powder bed fusion, material extrusion, and the seven process categories. Join us to enjoy all the content.

Join the forum now!

https://discord.gg/9wGcaN8xfx

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2025

January 28-30: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

February 25-27: Introduction to AM Workflow (In-Person)

April 29-May 1: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (3-Day In-person)

2024

January 9 - 11: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

January 30 - February 1: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

February 13: Webinar: LPBF Flaws and Defects (Virtual)

February 27 - 29: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (In-Person)

March 5 - 7: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

March 19 - 21: LPBF Foundation (In-Person)

April 13: Introduction to Metal AM (In-Person)

June 4 - 6: Introduction to AM Workflow (in-Person)

June 11 - 13: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

JuLy 23 - 25: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

August 13 - 15: LPBF Foundation (In-Person)

October 22 - 24: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

November 12 - 14: Introduction to AM Workflow (In-Person)

December 17 - 19: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual) 

 

2023

January 24 - 26: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

February 21 - 23: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (In-Person)

February 28 - March2: Engineering Drawing Interpretation (Virtual)

March 14: Enhanced AM (In-Person)

March 15: Introduction to Binder Jetting (In-Person)

February 21 - 23: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (In-Person)

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

March 28 - 30: Introduction to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (Virtual)

April 4 - 6: Introduction to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (Virtual)

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

May 2 - 4: Engineering Drawing Interpretation (Virtual)

June 6 - 8: Introduction to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (Virtual)

July 18 - 20: Engineering Drawing Interpretation (Virtual)

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

August 8 - 10: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

September 26 - 28: Introduction to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (Virtual)

October 17 - 19: Introduction to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (Virtual)

November 14 - 16: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (In-Person) 

December 12 - 14: Introduction to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (Virtual)

2022

February 8 - 10: Intro to AM Workflow (In-Person)

February 15 - 17: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

March 1 - 3: AM Foundation I (In-Person)

April 12 - 14: Intro to AM Workflow (In-Person)

May 17 - 19: Engineering Drawing Interpretation (Virtual)

May 24 - 26: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

June 9 - 10: Intro to AM Workflow (In-Person)

June 13 - 15: Engineering Drawing Interpretation (Virtual)

June 28 - 30: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

July 26 - 28: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

August 1 - 3: Engineering Drawing Interpretation (Virtual)

August 5: AM Day (In-Person)

August 9: Transitioning Soldier Event (In-Person)

August 16 - 18: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

September 20 - 22: Introduction to AM Workflow (In-Person)

October 18 - 20: Introduction to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (Virtual)

November 1 - 3: Material Extrusion Foundation (In-Person)

December 6 - 8: Introduction to Industrial Additive Manufacturing (Virtual)

December 13 - 15: Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow (In-Person)

2021

January 19 - 21: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

January 26 - 28: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

February 9 - 11: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

February 16 - 18: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

February 23 - 25: Engineering Drawing Interpretation (Virtual)

March 16 - 18: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

April 6 - 8: Engineering Drawing Interpretation (Virtual)

May 4 - 6: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

June 15 - 18: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

July 8: AM Day (In-Person)

July 19: Industry Connect Day (In-Person)

July 20: Transitioning Soldier Event (In-Person)

July 20 - 23: AM in Practice 201 (Virtual)

August 17 - 19: AM in Practice 201 (Virtual)

September 14 - 16: LPBF Foundation (In-Person)

September 28 - 30: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

October 12 - 13: Additive Manufacturing Workshop (Virtual)

October 26 - 28: Introduction to AM Workflow (In-Person)

November 16 - 18: LPBF Foundation (In-Person)

November 30 - December 2: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

December 7 - 9: Introduction to AM Workflow (In-Person)

December 16 - 18: Introduction to AM Workflow (In-Person)

2020

September 1 - 3: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

September 8 - 10: Introduction to Industrial AM (Virtual)

December 8 - 10: Engineering Drawing Interpretation (Virtual)

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Workflow

Connect With Us

The University of Texas at El Paso
College of Engineering - W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation
Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center
1800 Hawthorne St
El Paso, Texas 79968

E: wmkeckcenter@utep.edu
P: (915) 747-7443