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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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 |
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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.
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.