Basic Overview
About this course
Our Additive Manufacturing starter course addresses everyone who comes in contact with Additive Manufacturing technology, such as purchasers, machine operators, project managers, and designers. The purpose of this starter course is to impart a fundamental understanding of chances, applications and limitations of Additive Manufacturing. This training will enable participants to recognize the potentials of this innovative technology and how to make use of them. The course conveys machinery, materials, and process know-how of Laser Beam Melting technology, as well as essential knowledge on designing additive manufactured parts. Based on a case study, the previously taught design rules will be applied in practice.
What will I be taught?
- Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (plastic and metal)
- Basics of Laser Beam Melting / Selective Laser Sintering
- Material properties of Additive Manufacturing (metal)
- Design guidelines for Laser Beam Melting
- Design to cost
- Case studies
Your advantages
- Compact introduction to 3D printing: We convey in one day what others spread over several days
- Scientifically based and practical know-how
- Specialists in their field of expertise answer your detailed questions
- Everything from a single source: Your start on the way to becoming an “additive leader”
Who are the target groups?
- Designers
- Purchasers
- Managers
- Machine operators
- Everyone who comes in contact with Additive Manufacturing
What prior knowledge is necessary?
- None
Agenda
Day 1
| 09:00 | Welcome and Presentation of IAPT Activities |
| 09:30 | Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing (AM) |
| 10:45 | Laser Beam Melting (LBM) |
| 11.30 | Material Properties for LBM |
| 12:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 | Material Properties for LBM (continue) |
| 13:30 | Design for LBM |
| 15:00 | Break |
| 15:15 | Design for LBM (Practical Part) |
| 16:15 | Cost Estimation and Design to Cost |
| 16:45 | Feedback and Evaluation of the Training |
| 17:00 | End of Basic Overview Training |
Hands-On Training
/in Production, Design /by bureauoberhoffHands-On Training
About this course
From the construction of a training-part, machine preparations, unpacking of machine, to post processing of the printed part, here you will be introduced to the entire process of Additive Manufacturing. The goal of this training is to acquire a deep and practical understanding of the process chain of Additive Manufacturing. In hands-on exercises the participants learn the basics of data preparation, machine operation, quality assurance and post processing of Laser Beam Melting. At the end of the training, the participants can take their pre and post processed parts home with them.
What will I be taught?
- Basic introduction to machine operation
- Insight into configuration options and effects of process parameters
- Data preparation of CAD data in Materialize Magics
- Removal of support structures and quality assurance of parts
Your advantages
- Minimization of costs for misprints
- Optimization of efficiency through correct part alignment
- Interdisciplinary approach by combining the knowledge of software and 3D printing expert
Who are the target groups?
- Constructors
- Designers
- Specialist engineers
- Data preparers
What prior knowledge is necessary?
- Basic Overview Training or knowledge of content of training through at least one year practical expierence in 3D printing
Agenda
Day 1
| 09:00 | Safety Instructions |
| 09:45 | Laser Beam Melting (LBM) Process Parameters |
| 11:00 | Digital Process Chain and Data Preparation |
| 12:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 | Digital Process Chain and Data Preparation (Practical Unit) |
| 15:00 | Basics of Machine Operation |
| 15:30 | Machine Operation (Practical Unit) |
| 17:00 | End of Day 1 |
Day 2
| 09:00 | Quality Assurance and Post-Processing |
| 10:45 | Applications of Additive Manufacturing in Industry |
| 11:30 | Machine Operation (Practical Unit 2) |
| 12:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 | Post Processing (Practical Unit) |
| 14:15 | Quaity Assurance (Practical Unit) |
| 15:30 | Additive Manufacturing Quiz |
| 16:00 | Open Questions, Evaluation and Feedback |
| 16:30 | End of Hands-On Training |
Design for Additive Manufacturing Training (Siemens NX)
About this course
The successful implementation of Additive Manufacturing (AM) requires a rethinking of design principles. In this unique seminar, the participants learn the production-ready design of 3D printed parts. In practical exercises with the innovative 3D printing software solution from Siemens NX, printable parts are designed. Special attention during this training: To fully exploit the cost reduction potential of Additive Manufacturing.
What will I be taught?
- Basics of 3D printing with Laser Beam Melting
- Software Introduction Siemens NX
- Construction of AM-ready parts in practical exercises
- 25% of part costs saved through optimization for 3D printing
- Avoiding support structures and defining orientation directions
- Basics of part preparation
Your advantages
- Training by leading specialists in 3D printing
- Minimization of costs for misprints
- Reduction of part costs
- Interdisciplinary competencies of software and technology
- Getting to know the AM environment of Siemens NX
Who are the target groups?
- Constructors
- Designers
What prior knowledge is necessary?
- Expirience with CAD software
Our partners?
Agenda
Day 1
| 09:00 | Welcome and Presentation of IAPT Activities |
| 09:30 | Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing (AM) |
| 10:30 | Laser Beam Melting (LBM) |
| 11:30 | Cost Estimation and Design to Cost |
| 12:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 | Introduction to Siemens NX |
| 17:00 | End of Day 1 |
Day 2
| 09:00 | Siemens NX Functions for Additive Manufacturing |
| 10:00 | Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Module of Siemens NX |
| 12:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 | Material Properties for LBM |
| 14:00 | Break |
| 14:15 | Design for LBM |
| 15:45 | Break |
| 16:00 | Design for LBM (Pracitcal Unit) |
| 17:00 | End of Day 2 |
Day 3
| 09:00 | Practical Exercise 1: Orientation of a Pipe in NX |
| 09:30 | Practical Exercise 2: Re-Design of a Bracket in NX |
| 10:45 | Break |
| 11:00 | Practical Exercise 3: Re-Design of a Whistle with internal Structures in NX |
| 12:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 | Practical Exercise 3: Re-Design of a Whistle in NX |
| 14:00 | Practical Exercise 4: Re-Design of a Hydraulic Block in NX |
| 15:30 | Open Questions, Feedback & Outlook |
| 17:00 | End of Training |
Bionic Design Training (Altair)
About this course
Additive Manufacturing and its lightweight potentials are becoming more present than ever before. But how do you design a bionic optimized part? This worldwide unique training teaches constructors and designers the enormous capabilities of bionic engineering, and how to design and optimize additive manufactured parts. The course lets you experience the whole process chain, from the initial design to the additive manufactured and bionic optimized part. You will be guided by specialists of the IAPT and Altair.
What will I be taught?
- Additive design with focus on topology optimization and weight saving
- Preparation of data for 3D printing including support structures and part alignment
- Interpretation of results of topology optimization
- Understanding of the entire design and manufacturing process of bionic parts
Your advantages
- Minimization of costs for misprints
- Optimization of efficiency through correct part alignment
- Reduction of support structures and post-processing
- Interdisciplinary compentencies of software and 3D printing experts
- Take along a self-processed part
Who are the target groups?
- Constructors
- Designers
What prior knowledge is necessary?
- Expierence with CAD software
Our partners?
Agenda
Day 1
| 09:00 | Welcome of Participants and Introduction to Lightweight-Design |
| 10:00 | Theory of Optimization |
| 11:00 | Introduction to Inspire 2016 Software Solution |
| 12:00 | Luch break |
| 13:00 | Preparation of Workshop Part in Inspire 2016 (Practical Unit) |
| 14:00 | Setup Topology Optimization (Practical Unit) |
| 15:30 | Break while Calculation is running |
| 16:00 | Structural Interpretation of Optimization Results (Practical Unit) |
| 17:00 | End of Day 1 |
Day 2
| 09:00 | Material Properties for LBM |
| 09:30 | Design for Laser Beam Melting (LBM) |
| 11:00 | Bionic Design Principles for LBM |
| 12:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 | Design in Inspire 2016 |
| 14:00 | Bionic Design of Individually Optimized Part (Practical Unit) |
| 17:00 | End of Day 2 |
Day 3
| 09:00 | Digital Process Chain and Data Preparation for LBM |
| 10:15 | Break |
| 10:30 | Introduction to Magics for Data Preparation (Practical Unit) |
| 12:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 | Finalization of Design and Build Preparation (Practical Unit) |
| 15:30 | Basics of LBM-Machine Operation |
| 16:00 | LBM-Machine Operation: Start of Build Job (Practical Unit) |
| 17:00 | End of Day 3 |
Day 4
| 09:00 | Safety Instructions |
| 09:15 | Cost Estimation and Design to Cost for LBM |
| 09:45 | Application of AM in different Industries |
| 10:15 | Break |
| 10:30 | Quality Assurance and Post-Processing |
| 12:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 | LBM-Machine Operation: Unpacking of Parts (Practical Unit) |
| 14:00 | QualityAssurance (Practical Unit) |
| 15:00 | Post Processing (Practical Unit) |
| 16:00 | Open Questions, Evaluation and Feedback |
| 17:00 | End of Bionic Training |
Design Workshop
/in Design /by bureauoberhoffDesign Workshop
About this course
Additive Manufacturing enables new, disruptive part designs with new features and improved functionality. Often, a business case is only possible if new freedoms of the technology are utilized consistently. In order to be able to calculate a reliable business case, a re-design concept is necessary.
The aim of the workshop is to work together with our experts to design a re-design concept that fully exploits the new possibilities of 3D printing. “Think outside of the box” in a creative atmosphere under structured guidance.
Was will I be taught?
- Development of redesign concepts
- Calculation of the cost reduction potential resulting from a redesign
- Assessment of technical feasibility
- Deduction of qualification and post processing measures
Your advantages
- Direct benefit for current projects and problems
- “Learning on the job” for your employees
- Profit from the experience of leading design specialists at the IAPT
- Everything from a single source: From the identification of suitable components through qualification projects and realization of the redesign at the IAPT to the production of the part
Who are the target groups?
- Constructors
- Designers
What prior knowledge is necessary?
- Basic Overview Training
- Hands-On Training recommended
Data Preparation Workshop
About this course
A proficient data preparation saves costs for misprints and for post processing. The interaction of support structures, packing of parts and the right part orientation can decide the profitability of a business case. Prepare with the oversight of our specialists your parts and thus access expert knowledge to perfect your print job.
What will I be taught?
- Interactive workshop for the optimal preparation of data for 3D printing
- Optimization of part orientation, support structures, placement and nesting of parts
- Handling of part stresses and warpages
- Subsequent production of the optimized prototype possible
Your advantages
- Prevention of misprint and post processing costs
- Profit from our know-how of various implementation and consulting projects with major customers from the industry
- Direct benefit for current projects and problems
- “Learning on the job” for your employees
Who are the target groups?
- AM application engineers
- AM specialist engineers
- AM skilled workers / technicians
What prior knowledge is necessary?
- Basic knowledge of Additive Manufacturing is assumed
- Hands-On Training is recommended
Basic Management Training
About this course
The beginners management seminar gives decision-makers an introduction to Additive Manufacturing. Participants gain an overview of relevant technologies, trends and best practices. This will enable them to identify strategic development opportunities and new business opportunities in your corporation and to anticipate potential effects on your business model.
What will I be taught?
- Introduction and benchmarks of Additive Manufacturing technologies (plastic or metal)
- Market overview & level of development in key industries (Aerospace, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Medical)
- Best practice business cases & applications
- New business models & products
Your advantages
- Supervised start in a new business field
- Benefit from our know-how through various implementation and consulting projects with leading global companies
- You will get a comprehensive overview of the status quo of Additive Manufacturing
- Apply and adapt success stories from Additive Manufacturing
- Become an innovator and gain a relevant competitive advantage
- An insight into the leading institute of Additive Manufacturing
Who are the target groups?
- Entrants from management
- Business developers
- Entrepreneurs
- Sales representatives
- Technicians and non-technicians
What prior knowledge is necessary?
- None
Agenda
Day 1
| 09:00 | Welcome and Presentation of IAPT Activities |
| 09:15 | Introduction & Benchmark of Metal Additive Manufacturing Technologies |
| 10:15 | Break |
| 10:30 | Laser Beam Melting Technology & Market Overview |
| 11:15 | Laser Beam Melting Applications, Business Models & Business Cases |
| 12:00 | Open Questions & Outlook |
| 12:30 | Ende of Training |
Management Deep Dive Training
About this course
This training addresses decision makers in the field of Additive Manufacturing, wo would like to attain compact and deepened look into the technology. The target of our “Management Deep Dive Training” is to develop business cases of Additive Manufacturing and to sensitize for challenges in change management. Through the profound assessment of our experts, current fields of action, application possibilities, as well as future developments are being displayed and evaluated.
What will I be taught?
- Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies and market trends (metal)
- Benchmark of Additive Manufacturing technologies and machine manufacturers (metal)
- Best practice applications & business models
- Overview of AM value chain:
• Introduction digital process chain, software benchmark
• Survey of machines of various manufacturers and current development trends
• Influence of supply chain and value chain - Cost drivers, cost development and introduction of business case development
Your advantages
- Supervised start in a new business field
- Benefit from our know-how through various implementation and consulting projects with leading global companies
- You get a comprehensive overview of the status quo of Additive Manufacturing
- Apply and customize success stories from Additive Manufacturing
- Become an innovator and gain a relevant competitive advantage
- An insight into the leading institute of Additive Manufacturing
Who are the target groups?
- Managers and decision makers
- Investors
- Strategic managament
- Business developers
- Entrepreneurs
- Technicians and non-technicians
What prior knowledge is necessary?
- None
Agenda
Day 1
| 09:00 | Welcome and Presentation of IAPT Activities |
| 09:15 | Introduction & Benchmark of Metal Additive Manufacturing Technologies |
| 10:15 | Break |
| 10:30 | Laser Beam Melting Technology & Market Overview |
| 11:30 | Digital Process Chain & Design Process |
| 12:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 | Live Demonstration of LBM Process Chain |
| 14:00 | Laser Beam Melting Supply Chain (Theory) |
| 14:30 | Laser Beam Melting Supply Chain (Practical) |
| 15:30 | Break |
| 15:45 | Additive Manufacturing Applications |
| 16:15 | Cost Driver & Business Case Development |
| 16:45 | Open Questions & Outlook |
| 17:00 | End of Training |
Management und Strategy Workshop
About this course
We know from our many years of experience with innovators in Additive Manufacturing, that a successful entry into Additive Manufacturing requires a well-thought-out implementation strategy. Tailored to your demands, you will map out strategic topics around Additive Manufacturing with the help of our experts.
Possible topics:
- Development of implementation goals and an implementation strategy
- Market entry strategies
- SWOT analysis: Additive manufacturing in your company
- Make-or-buy analysis
- Creation of an implementation roadmap
- Development of a change strategy
- Your topic
Your advantages
- Supervised start in a new business field
- Benefit from our know-how through various implementation and consulting projects with leading global companies
- Apply and adapt success stories from Additive Manufacturing
- Become an innovator and gain a relevant competitive advantage
Who are the target groups?
- Corporations, that want to implement Additive Manufacturing
- Investors, who see and want to seize the opportunities of the Additive Manufacturing market
What prior knowledge is necessary?
- Management Deep Dive Training recommended
Management Consulting and Studies
About this course
Strategic decisions like corporate take overs or investments need a profound knowledge basis. The Additive Academy together with Bionic Production took part in diverse consulting projects around the Additive Manufacturing technology. With our application based orientation, technological-economical competence and market overview, we are able to help you with all of your individual questions and problems.
What is your added value?
- Machine and software benchmarks
- Risk analysis and preparation for investitions
- Technical due diligence
- Technology and trend analysis
- Price and cost developments in Additive Manufacturing
- Material and powder production
Your advantages
- Minimization of costs for misprints
- Optimization of efficiency through correct part alignment
- Reduction of support structures and post processing
- Interdisciplinary competencies of software and 3D printing experts
- Take along a self-processed component