Additive Manufacturing: Testing and Simulating 3D Prints

Learn how to save time, materials, and money over the long run by simulating how a 3D model will be printed.

Introduction

• Simulating, testing, and validating 3D prints
• Who this course is for

1. Issues

• Repeatability
• Fidelity loss during slicing
• Errors introduced in fabrication
• Orientation-dependent part strength
• STL vs. 3MF
• Material properties

2. Simulation

• Simulating a 3D printed part
• Topology optimization and generative design
• Simulating printing with filament
• Simulating and monitoring the print process
• Case study: Simulating metal printing

3. Testing

• Testing plastic 3D prints
• Testing metal 3D prints
• Creating test parts
• Testing bioprints

4. Validation

• Evolving AM standards
• Low-cost filament print validation
• Case studies: Qualifying materials

Conclusion

• Next steps