Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals

Discover what additive manufacturing can do for you

  • Understand key additive manufacturing technologies and processes
  • Get practical insights on what will, and will not, work
  • Be inspired by cutting edge use cases from industry
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Course Overview

Gain Critical Insights into Additive Manufacturing's Capabilities

Want to learn more about the Additive Manufacturing technologies driving the manufacturing revolution? This 1-day introductory course offers practical insights into how AM technology works and the essential considerations before incorporating AM parts into your supply chain or engineering processes.

Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals provides a comprehensive overview of the essential AM technologies used to produce high-quality plastic and metal parts. The course delivers critical design insights and carefully examines the advantages, disadvantages, trade-offs, and limitations of AM compared to conventional manufacturing techniques, helping you make informed decisions about whether AM is the right choice for your needs. The day concludes with a compelling module on case studies, showcasing how industry leaders are using AM to enhance performance, improve supply chain efficiency, manage obsolescence, and address other key challenges.

Each module focuses on balancing information delivery with active learning activities to ensure understanding and engagement.

Attendees receive a comprehensive set of notes.

Dr Daniel Eggler

Mechanical Design & Vibration

Daniel has over 10 years’ experience delivering education excellence in the field of mechanical engineering. He is recognized as a highly accomplished tertiary education educator and was the senior mechanical design lecturer at the UNSW Sydney for 7 years. Daniel as awarded UNSW Faculty of Engineering – Educational Excellence & Innovation award in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Delivery modes for this course

Onsite

Our on-demand courses offer the ultimate flexibility through an online platform, enabling professionals to complete the training at their own pace and convenience. With the ability to rewind and revisit course materials, participants can ensure maximum knowledge absorption and retention.

Live-Online

Our on-demand courses offer the ultimate flexibility through an online platform, enabling professionals to complete the training at their own pace and convenience. With the ability to rewind and revisit course materials, participants can ensure maximum knowledge absorption and retention.

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Our on-demand courses offer the ultimate flexibility through an online platform, enabling professionals to complete the training at their own pace and convenience. With the ability to rewind and revisit course materials, participants can ensure maximum knowledge absorption and retention.

Who Should Take This Course?

Mechanical Engineers
Project Design Engineers
Technicians
Technical Managers
Capability Developers

Course Curriculum

Introduction and scope | What is AM? | The AM process | Key AM technologies

Introduction | Basic principles | Stereolithography | Alternate technologies | Limitations

Introduction | Basic principles | Fused deposition modelling (FDM) | Alternate technologies | Limitations

Introduction | Powder bed fusion principles | Selective laser melting | Directed energy deposition | Post processing of parts | Advantages and limitations

Introduction | What is hybrid manufacturing? | Hybridization methods | Hybrid enabling technologies | Advantages and limitations

Introduction | Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM) | Drivers of DDM | Novel Applications in Industry | Key Strategies for AM Adoption |

Hands-On Learning Methods

Experience EIT’s expert-led on site training, offering unparalleled hands-on learning experiences tailored to organization’s specific needs.

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Hands-on Training Methods

Our unique approach provides participants with instructor-directed learning material, simulating the experience of a live workshop. This immersive learning experience enables participants to directly apply the technical education and training they receive, reinforcing understanding and equipping them with the skills necessary to excel in real-world applications.
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Neuro-Scientific Based Learning

Upon signing up, students receive their personalized version of the course materials, granting them unlimited access for life. This invaluable resource allows learners to continuously reinforce their understanding, refine their skills, and stay ahead in their respective fields, making EIT's courses a long-term investment in their professional growth.
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About EIT

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In today’s fast-paced world, situations are constantly evolving, and having access to complete information is often impossible. This is where conventional education methods fall short. EIT’s innovative educational approach sets it apart from traditional education methods by focusing on preparing high performers and world leaders to rapidly advance their skills and excel under pressure.

Our unique approach emphasizes hands-on experience and lateral thinking to equip participants with the ability to apply their knowledge and skills effectively when it matters most. By adopting this innovative and tailored approach, EIT stands out as a leader in providing exceptional, practical, and industry-relevant training for tomorrow’s high achievers.

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“EIT’s Additive Manufacturing in Practice course offers invaluable insights into AM within the Defense industry. The instructor effectively balanced lectures and hands-on activities. A highlight was the on-site 3D printer, allowing participants to prepare and print models. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of AM in Defense.”

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Overall this is an excellent class. I have been involved in related tracked platform design work for the last 25 years (plus some wheeled platform design previously). But this class provided me a comprehensive integrated/ organized knowledge base for learning. It was a wonderful experience!

 

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“Excellent course with a great variety of practice based workshop to put theory and HSI techniques into practice. The instructor had an amazing depth of knowledge and experience.”

 

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“The explanations of the FMECA process were detailed and very relevant to my work. I particularly enjoyed the workshop that allowed me to put the method into practice. Great course Eggler Institute.”

 

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