Education & Training

ASTM and EOS Expand AM Machine Operator Certification Program

The ASTM International Powder Bed Fusion – Laser Beam (PBF-LB) Machine Operator Certification program now includes both the EOS M 290 and EOS M 400 platforms.

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Renishaw Joins Additive Manufacturing Coalition to Support Advocacy for US Policymakers

As a member, Renishaw will help educate policy leaders across the federal government to emphasize the benefits of additive manufacturing for national security, health, information security, manufacturing and more.

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EOS Additive Minds Academy Opens Space for Hands-On AM Training

The engineering, consulting and education arm of EOS has offered training in various capacities before now, but a new physical footprint at the company’s Novi, Michigan, facility will make AM training more accessible and affordable.

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Carnegie Mellon Helps Industry, Students Prepare for a Manufacturing Future with AM and AI

Work underway at the university’s Next Manufacturing Center and Manufacturing Futures Institute is helping industrial additive manufacturers achieve success today, while applying artificial intelligence, surrogate modeling and more to solve the problems of the future.

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Spatter, Surrogate Modeling and More Advanced Manufacturing Research Happening at Carnegie Mellon University: AM Radio #53

In this trip report, we discuss research at the Manufacturing Futures Institute and Next Manufacturing Center, both under CMU’s umbrella, to advance industry with robotics, AI and additive manufacturing. 

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Think Tank, US Navy Announce Plans for Developing Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator

Nonprofit organization ASTRO America will manage staging and deployment of 3D Printing Technology and Workforce Education Center on Guam to diversify the island’s economy and support Indo-Pacific submarine industrial base needs.

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4 Ways the Education and Training Challenge Is Different for Additive Manufacturing

The advance of additive manufacturing means we need more professionals educated in AM technology.

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Guha Manogharan Named Co-Director of Penn State’s Additive Manufacturing Center

Penn State’s Center for Innovative Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition is an interdisciplinary research center that works to advance additive manufacturing and materials research.

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Stratasys Partners With NOCTI for First-Ever FDM Process Certification

The recognition from NOCTI marks a significant step toward strengthening education and building competent workforces in the field of additive manufacturing.

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Formnext 2023 Plans Diverse Supporting Program

New to Formnext 2023 is the Service Provider Marketplace, while established events will feature new elements.

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EOS Helps Strengthen Indiana Tech's STEM Program

Indiana Tech acquires second EOS additive manufacturing system as part of a $21.5 million expansion of its Zollner Engineering Center and STEM educational programming.

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AMT and SME Form Strategic Partnership for Workforce Development

The partnership focuses on leveraging the strengths and resources of each organization for the betterment and advancement of the industry through three key areas which include workforce development, educational products and services, and student events.

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Six Years After Launch, OSU Has a Leading Facility for Metal AM

At the Ohio State University metal additive manufacturing lab, undergraduate students serve as employees on projects aiming to help companies advance with AM. Here is a look inside the facility now running a dozen metal additive systems.

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DMG MORI, Illinois Tech to Establish National Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Chicago

The center will focus on workforce training for additive manufacturing and related advanced manufacturing industries.

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Scaling Additive Manufacturing Means Scaling its Workforce: AM Radio #33

Dr. Tim Simpson joins Stephanie Hendrixson on the AM Radio podcast to discuss education options for AM, training within companies, and in-demand skills. 

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America Makes Announces 2022 Project Awards

The winning project proposals address evolving challenges of the domestic supply chain and offer progressive solutions.

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Pivoting to Additive Manufacturing for Individuals and Organizations: AM Radio #29B

The pivot to additive manufacturing requires interested individuals as well as support from the top. In a recent episode of AM Radio, we discuss workforce development from the inside and strategies for implementing AM across an organization. 

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Formnext Chicago Secures Premier Exhibitors for 2025 Event

Companies include some of the premier providers of additive manufacturing technologies as well as startup companies launching new materials solutions, capturing the entire spectrum of AM-related technologies.

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Little Wins Create Value in Additive Manufacturing

How to create value with a multilevel approach to additive manufacturing.

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Undaunted by Challenges, MMX 2022 Looks to AM’s Future

America Makes’ Members Meeting & Exchange addressed additive manufacturing’s ongoing needs and how industry, government and academia can act together to solve them.  

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How to Pursue a Career in Additive Manufacturing

AM professionals are in demand as 3D printing matures and advances. But what skills are hiring manufacturers looking for? How can applicants prepare? And where can you find relevant job listings?

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America Makes Announces 3 Project Calls Totaling $4.6 Million in Awards

Project opportunities focus on utilizing additive manufacturing to address immediate and mid-term needs of the domestic supply chain.

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Registration Open for Modern Machine Shops’ Top Shop Event at IMTS 2022

This half-day workshop’s technical program and peer-to-peer discussion are designed to deliver practical solutions and business strategies that complement the variety of cutting-edge technologies on display at IMTS.

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Registration Is Open for 2022 Electroless Nickel Conference

The education event is produced by Gardner Business Media and Products Finishing Magazine, and is the first conference focused on the process since 2007.

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