The online curriculum is composed of:
- an introduction to additive manufacturing (AM)
- AM process flow and specific technologies
- mechanical properties of AM materials – print parameters and design tools
- new developments and future directions for AM
- directed energy deposition for metal AM
- metal powder bed fusion
- multiple choice quizzes to assess learning and track progress.
Step 1: Introduction to additive manufacturing
- Download and watch Dr. Compton’s AM module 1 video. (Dropbox access is provided after registration).
- Complete the Introduction to additive manufacturing quiz.
Step 2: AM process flow and specific technologies
- Download and watch Dr. Compton’s AM module 2 video. (Dropbox access is provided after registration).
- Complete the AM process flow and specific technologies quiz.
Step 3: Mechanical properties of AM materials
- Download and watch Dr. Compton’s AM module 3 video. (Dropbox access is provided after registration).
- Complete the Mechanical properties of AM materials quiz.
Step 4: New developments and future directions for AM
- Download and watch Dr. Compton’s AM module 4 video. (Dropbox access is provided after registration).
- Complete the New developments and future directions for AM quiz.
Step 5: Directed energy deposition for metal AM
- Download Dr. Jared’s PowerPoint presentation, select Slide Show mode, and watch the presentation. (Dropbox access is provided after registration).
- Complete the Directed energy deposition for metal AM quiz.
Step 6: Metal powder bed fusion
- Download Dr. Jared’s PowerPoint presentation, select Slide Show mode, and watch the presentation. (Dropbox access is provided after registration).
- Complete the Metal powder bed fusion quiz.