Course Learning Objectives:

  • Provides advanced-level CAD training for AM.
  • Learn the importance of performing topology optimization on legacy parts.
  • Acquaint yourself with parameter optimization, quality (ASTM-driven procedures), and the business and economics aspects of AM.  
  • Primarily focuses on metal AM using powder bed fusion (PBF) technology to produce parts. 
  • Demonstrates how Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles can be applied to 3D printing as an Industry 4.0 tool.

Course Topics:

  • Module 1 – AM Business & Economics
    Impact of AM on the global supply chain, influence of cost-effective AM systems, future of AM, the economics of AM, AM business case development, AM example parts, case studies- Traditional Manufacturing vs. Additive Manufacturing, ROI calculator
  • Module 2 – Topology Optimization (TO)
    What is Topology Optimization?, advantages of TO, Topology Optimization process, applications of TO, TO software, traditional TO Vs modern TO, TO on 3DEXPERIENCE, TO design exercise.
  • Module 3 – Advanced CAD for AM
    CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE Wireframe and Surfaces for geometry creation, surface operations, wireframe/surface analysis, and integration within Part Design, applications of CAD in AM.
  • Module 4 – Metal AM
    Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) essentials, metallic materials, powder manufacturing, attributes, characterization/ characteristics, PBF print parameters, diagnosing metal AM defects, slicer software, machine setup, build, post-processing.
  • Module 5 – AM Certification & Qualification
    Certification, destructive and non‑destructive testing, qualification framework/steps, and governing standards.
  • Module 6 – Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
    Introduction to MBSE, Systems Modeling Language (SysML) basics, creating graphical models in CATIA Magic Cyber Systems Engineer, Additive Manufacturing use case.

Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the business and economic aspects of additive manufacturing and propose a business model.
  • Generate a topology-optimized structure by modifying the design of a legacy part.
  • Apply advanced wireframe and surface design tools and operations to develop a complex CAD part.
  • Determine the appropriate print parameters to carry out a successful PBF print.
  • Produce a 3D-printed part using a PBF machine.
  • Apply Certification & Qualification concepts for AM.
  • Analyze the quality of AM components by gaining a comprehensive understanding of testing methods standardized by ASTM.
  • Apply MBSE concepts to 3D printing as an Industry 4.0 tool.