How to Select Parts in Additive Manufacturing (AM)

Type of course:

Digital learning, Lesson

Language:

Duration:

15 minutes

Workload:

2 hours

Proficiency:

Intermediate

Target:

Professionals, Manager, Workers

There is a wide range of products that can be made and are being made using AM, leading to possible consideration that this is how companies should proceed. However, the inherent and sometimes hidden costs and other considerations of producing parts by AM need to be considered, while knowing how to identify products that are suitable to be printed.  

Learning outcomes

Apply the technical feasibility method to prioritize potential AM applications
Assess potential applications based on materials, performance requirements and geometric complexity
Compare parts and evaluate their time to market