Introduction to Multi-materials

Type of course:

Digital learning, Lesson

Language:

Duration:

15 minutes

Workload:

2 hours

Proficiency:

Intermediate

Target:

Professionals, Students

This nugget provides introductory information about Multi-materials which is essential to understand the features enabled by the class of materials. It gives an overview of Multi-materials classification according to chemical and/or microstructural gradients across space. Herein, the learner will be introduced to materials often used for Multi-material solutions.

The following topics are covered:

State-of-the-art multi-material solutions.
Overview of common materials used in different multi-material types.
Summary about suitable AM production methods for different multi-materials.

Learning outcomes

The learner is able to differentiate multi-material solutions: Functionally graded materials, Metal matrix composites, Fiber-reinforced composites
The learner is able to identify commonly used materials for each multi-material solution
The learner is able to identify common additive manufacturing methods used for each multi-material type