Additive Manufacturing for Military Applications

Harness Additive Manufacturing’s Capabilities for Defense

  • Learn the "Additive Mindset" to leverage AM in your design work
  • Get hands-on, practical insights by slicing and printing your own parts
  • Explore key military use cases such as obsolence management and rapid part replacement
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Course Overview

Gain Critical Insights into Additive Manufacturing's Capabilities

How will additive manufacturing (AM) change the Defense industry landscape? How can its capabilities be harnessed for your strategic advantage? This unique 3-day course delivers the practical insights and experiences required to make an informed, strategic choice.

Additive Manufacturing for Military Applications is an in-depth course designed to equip military professionals with essential knowledge of cutting-edge AM technologies. This course provides critical design insights specific to military needs and offers a strategic overview for management, focusing on the economic impact, supply chain integration, and practical implementation of AM within defense contexts. Participants will explore the pivotal role of AM in reverse engineering, crucial for obsolescence management and the rapid replacement of mission-critical parts. The course also carefully examines the advantages, disadvantages, trade-offs, and limitations of AM in comparison to conventional manufacturing techniques, enabling informed decision-making tailored to the demands of military operations.

Critically, this course features a series of expertly designed, hands-on workshops that bridge theory and practice. Participants will engage in the actual printing of parts, facilitated by the on-site use of EIT's Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) printer. These workshops offer practical insights into the day-to-day considerations, techniques, and challenges faced by additive manufacturing technicians and designers. From exploring the vital role of support structures to reverse engineering and printing your own objects, these activities will provide valuable experience and a deeper understanding of how AM can benefit your organization.

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.

TruHybrid

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 | Liquid-based materials | Powder-based materials | Solid-based materials | Advanced materials | Design considerations

Introduction | What is an AM mindset | Key differences between AM and subtractive manufacture | Designing for AM technologies | Modelling considerations | Slicing techniques | Common printing issues

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

Introduction | Motivations for post-processing | Types of post-processing | Classification of defects | Quality control | Testing and evaluation methods

Introduction | Industry implementation | Infrastructure considerations | Economic considerations | Supply chain management | Regulations, policies, standards & certification

Introduction | Reverse engineering (RE) | Obsolescence Management | The RE process | Tools and Technologies for RE | Practical Considerations | Common Issues

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

Introduction | Slicer Software Demonstration | Hands-on FDM workshop activities

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

Equipping High Performing Teams For A Dynamic World

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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Satisfied clients from all over the world

Read through countless happy reviews from our participants and organizations.

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“EIT’s high-quality professional development training courses have been pivotal in upskilling our practitioners in the One Defence Capability System.”

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BRIG David Shields, Land Professional Development

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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.”

Additive Manufacturing in Practice

Rob Rowan, Senior Test Engineer, USMC

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”The real life examples and concepts allow me to understand vehicle performance much better.”

Singapore Technology Kinetics

Vehicles and Mobility Course

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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!

 

Military Vehicle Technology & Mobility

Joe Chou, Senior Engineer, USMC

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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.”

 

Systems Engineering in Practice

Student, ST Engineering

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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.”

 

Failure Modes Effects & Crtiticality Analysis

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