Arizona State University
Additive Manufacturing Specialization
Arizona State University

Additive Manufacturing Specialization

Learn Key 3D Printing Techniques for Manufacturing. Learn about the growing field of additive manufacturing through an introduction to six different AM processes.

Dhruv Bhate

Instructor: Dhruv Bhate

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.8

(112 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Students will compare and contrast different additive manufacturing processes and describe a typical AM process flow.

  • Students will identify three different modes of 3D printing: material extrusion, photopolymer resin processes, and powder bed fusion.

  • Students will apply the DfAM staircase framework to make additive manufacturing decisions.

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Specialization - 5 course series

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing Processes

Course 110 hours4.7 (81 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Students will compare and contrast different additive manufacturing processes and describe a typical AM process flow.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Build preparation
Category: Post-processing requirements
Category: Machine setup
Category: Part Selection for Additive Manufacturing

Material Extrusion

Course 27 hours4.8 (16 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Students will identify the two ways in which to 3D print using the material extrusion process.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Build preparation
Category: Post-processing requirements
Category: Machine setup
Category: Part Selection for Additive Manufacturing

Material Jetting and Stereolithography

Course 35 hours4.8 (17 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Students will identify the key elements of two photopolymer resin based processes: PolyJet and stereolithography.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Build preparation
Category: Post-processing requirements
Category: Machine setup
Category: Part Selection for Additive Manufacturing

What you'll learn

  • Students will identify the key elements of powder bed fusion in the context of both polymers and metals.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Build preparation
Category: Post-processing requirements
Category: Machine setup
Category: Part Selection for Additive Manufacturing

Design for Additive Manufacturing

Course 57 hours4.9 (38 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Students will apply the DfAM staircase framework to make additive manufacturing decisions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Build preparation
Category: Post-processing requirements
Category: Machine setup
Category: Part Selection for Additive Manufacturing

Instructor

Dhruv Bhate
Arizona State University
5 Courses4,085 learners

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