Global Certificate in Design Innovation for Additive Manufacturing Solutions

• Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing: An introduction to the basics of additive manufacturing, including its history, technologies, and applications. This unit will cover primary concepts and terminology, providing a solid foundation for further study. • Design for Additive Manufacturing: This unit will explore the unique design considerations for additive manufacturing, including part orientation, support structures, and lattice structures. Students will learn how to optimize designs for additive manufacturing, ensuring functionality, and minimizing material waste. • Materials for Additive Manufacturing: An overview of the materials used in additive manufacturing, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Students will learn about the properties of these materials, their compatibility with various additive manufacturing technologies, and their applications. • Additive Manufacturing Technologies: This unit will delve into the different additive manufacturing technologies, including fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), stereolithography (SLA), and multi-jet modeling (MJM). Students will learn about their principles, strengths, weaknesses, and typical applications. • Innovation in Additive Manufacturing: An exploration of the latest innovations in additive manufacturing, including advanced materials, new technologies, and emerging applications. Students will learn about the trends shaping the future of additive manufacturing and how to apply these innovations to real-world challenges. • Sustainable Additive Manufacturing: This unit will cover the environmental impact of additive manufacturing, including its potential for reducing material waste and energy consumption. Students will learn about sustainable practices in additive manufacturing, such as using recycled materials and optimizing process parameters. • Additive Manufacturing in Industry: An overview of the role of additive manufacturing in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer products. Students will learn about the challenges and opportunities of implementing additive manufacturing in these industries and how to address them. • Additive Manufacturing Standards and Regulations: A review of the international and industry-specific standards and regulations governing additive manufacturing. Students will learn about