Design for Additive Manufacturing

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The Design for Additive Manufacturing program is a non-degree course for students who want to learn about additive manufacturing. It's taught in English and lasts several weeks. You'll learn how to decide if a part should be made with additive manufacturing and what process to use.

In this course, you'll learn about the DFAM staircase framework and a scorecard to assess if additive manufacturing is right for a project. You'll watch lecture videos, take knowledge checks, and complete projects. There are also supplemental readings and videos to help you learn more.

After completing this program, you can work as a design engineer, manufacturing engineer, additive manufacturing specialist, or research and development engineer. You can work in industries like aerospace, automotive, or healthcare, and companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, or Medtronic.