Trainings for members in the Application Center for Additive Manufacturing

Part 1 of the Metal Additive Manufacturing webinar series, which comprises five standalone episodes, each covering different facets of powder bed fusion processes, with a specific emphasis on laser as an energy source. 

• General introduction to the main metal additive manufacturing methods with guidelines for process selection
• Possibilities, benefit, and drawbacks provided by metal additive manufacturing
• Available materials and part properties

Part 2 of the Metal Additive Manufacturing webinar series, which comprises five standalone episodes, each covering different facets of powder bed fusion processes, with a specific emphasis on laser as an energy source. 

• Introduction to AM design factors
• Considerations for support structures and part orientation
• Part consolidation – what is it and how does it add value?
• Holes, tubes, and hollow parts
• Adding markings and numbers for full traceability

Part 3 of the Metal Additive Manufacturing webinar series, which comprises five standalone episodes, each covering different facets of powder bed fusion processes, with a specific emphasis on laser as an energy source. 

• An overview of the preparation steps
• File and part preparations
• Demonstration of the pre-build preparation (Magics)

Part 4 of the Metal Additive Manufacturing webinar series, which comprises five standalone episodes, each covering different facets of powder bed fusion processes, with a specific emphasis on laser as an energy source. 

• Powder handling and powder recycling – an introduction
• A brief overview to post-processing

Part 5 of the Metal Additive Manufacturing webinar series, which comprises five standalone episodes, each covering different facets of powder bed fusion processes, with a specific emphasis on laser as an energy source. 

• A topology optimization with manufacturing constrains
• Process simulation for metal AM

This webinar was held in May, 2024.

• Material Selection Strategies, Layer-by-Layer Fabrication, Debinding and Sintering Techniques
• Exploring the knowledge and practical applications of Metal Binder Jetting (MBJ)
• Design freedom, material compatibility, and efficiency gains.
• Advantages compared with traditional manufacturing methods.
• Showcasing real case studies and insights from a year of practical implementation

This webinar was held in August, 2024.

• What is sustainability for your companies and how does it connect to product development and Additive Manufacturing?
• Sustainability in the value chain.
• Additive Manufacturing in circular economy.
• Sustainability in communication and Green Washing.

This webinar was held in August, 2024.

• Background, Directed Energy Deposition: technology, terminology and applications
• Technical presentation on the AMC MODULO400 DED system from AddUp/BeAM
• Guidelines for material, product and production development through detailed strategies
• Exploring practical applications of the Directed Energy Deposition technology
• Insights on improving Quality Assurance for improved productivity and robustness toward industrialisation
• Foreseeing new potential and industrial applications (composites and functionally graded materials)

This webinar was held in September, 2024.

⦁  Post-Processing in AM 
⦁  Hirtisation Process in Post-processing
⦁  Materials suitable for Hirtisation
⦁  Process Development and Integration in AM workflow
⦁  Examples and Results
⦁  What is HIP and why is HIP important
⦁  How HIP works
⦁  Real Case Studies

This webinar was held in February, 2025.

This webinar covered how AI/ML can be used to generate designs suitable for AM and advance component design for AM. Target audience: design / application engineer.

This webinar was held in February, 2025.

This webinar covered practical considerations and the setup of process simulation in PBF at a macro-scale component level. Target audience: simulation / application engineer.

This webinar was held in March, 2025.

This webinar provided an overview of workflows and approaches for developing process parameters in PBF. Target audience: application engineer.

This webinar was held in April, 2025.

This webinar provided an overview of workflows and approaches for developing process parameters in DED. Target audience: application engineer.

This webinar was held in April, 2025.

This webinar covered AM business models and key supply chain considerations. Target audience: business development / supply chain / purchasing.

This webinar was held in May, 2025.

This webinar gave an introduction to purchasing considerations in AM. Target audience: business development / supply chain / purchasing.

This webinar was held in September, 2025.

This webinar covered various aspects of the digital workflow involved in preparing for printing in the PBF process. Target audience: application engineer / operator.

This webinar was held in September, 2025.

This webinar explored how to approach LCA for AM across various processes and materials. Target audience: business development / supply chain / purchasing.