ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Project Technician Education in
Additive Manufacturing (T.E.A.M.)
Frank Cox, PI
Mel Cossette, Co-PI
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What is Additive Manufacturing
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Additive manufacturing (AM), noun – process of
joining materials to make objects from 3D model
data, usually layer upon layer, as opposed to
subtractive manufacturing methodologies.
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Synonyms: additive fabrication, additive processes, additive techniques,
additive layer manufacturing, layer manufacturing and freeform
fabrication.
Rapid prototyping, noun – additive manufacturing of a
design, often iterative, for form, fit or functional
testing or combination thereof.
Additive Manufacturing
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As an Enabling Technology AM is used in a
broad spectrum of manufacturing.
Some applications of this technology
include:
Additive Manufacturing Applications
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Medical Diagnostics
Additive Manufacturing Applications
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Medical imaging
Additive Manufacturing Applications
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Dentistry
Additive Manufacturing Applications
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Paleontology
Additive Manufacturing Applications
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GIS Survey
Technician Education in Additive
Manufacturing (T. E. A. M.)
T.E.A.M. is a collaboration of two NSF funded Advanced
Technological Education Centers and a
Professional Organization
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The National Resource Center for Materials
Technology Education;
National Center for Rapid Technologies; and
ASTM
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Develop Additive Manufacturing (AM) core competencies and
curriculum, based on emerging Global AM Standards.
T. E. A. M. GOALS
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Goal 1:
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To facilitate creation of Additive Manufacturing
core competencies and to develop uniform
instructional elements and focused educational
and training outcomes, T.E.A.M. will lend its
knowledge and expertise to support F42 and its
stakeholders in the development of Global
Additive Manufacturing Standards.
T. E. A. M. GOALS (cont)
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Goal 2:
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To improve technician education training
programs and to increase student career eligibility
(employability/progression), T.E.A.M. will provide
tools, expertise and a documented process model
that integrates core competencies and relevant
derivatives into manufacturing technician
programs, aligned with the emergence of
standards in real time.
T. E. A. M. OBJECTIVE
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How will this information be shared?
Dissemination of the core competencies and
curriculum through professional development
opportunities, websites, conferences, professional
organizations and appropriate publications.
 ASTM F42 Technical Committee – over 120
members globally.
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Why was ASTM Selected?
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American Society for Testing and Materials
International (ASTM)
Is one of the largest voluntary standards
developing organizations in the world.
 ASTM’s strength is in developing and publishing
standards based on a proven process.
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ASTM ROLE
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Facilitate the development of full-consensus Global
Standards for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
through F42.
Assist with publishing and disseminating a complete
set of Additive Manufacturing Standards.
Connect stakeholders input and review
of competencies for validation.
F42 Technical Committee
Infrastructure
ASTM
F42 Technical Committee
Sub-Committees
Test Methods
Design
Materials & Processes
Executive
Terminology
Education Working Group
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T.E.A.M.
INTEGRATION OF ASTM F-42/T.E.A.M. - EDUCATION
F42
Subcommittees
Terminology
Design
Materials/
Processes
Testing
Executive
Core
Competencies
Published and
disseminated
Competencies used
to develop
instructional tools
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F42 membership
provides educational
and technical input
T.E.A.M. develops
Core Competencies
T.E.A.M. presents
through websites,
conferences, and
professional
development
opportunities
Following ASTM
consensus protocol,
Standards developed
and published
Standards provide
basis for Core
Competency
Development
T.E.A.M. Assists
schools, colleges and
industry with
integration into
curriculum/training
Core Competency Development
ASTM F2792 Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Demonstrate Knowledge of Standard Terminology
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Standard Terminology
K S
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Demonstrate knowledge of Terminology used in Additive Manufacturing
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Define the basic terms used in additive manufacturing in oral and written
communications
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Explain and illustrate the various additive manufacturing processes
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Compare and contrast the various additive manufacturing processes
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Compare and contrast additive manufacturing processes to other manufacturing
processes
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Define the acronyms used in additive manufacturing
K = Knowledge
S = Skill
I = Importance (1=Vital, 2=Important, 3=Desirable, 4=unimportant)
St = STEM category (S=Science, T=Technology, M=Math, E=Engineering)
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1003530. Any opinions, findings, and
conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National
Science Foundation.
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Who will Use the Core
Competencies?
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Continuing Education Programs.
Industry Training Programs.
Anyone developing an AM program
Example: AM Certificate of Completion
 3 quarters; 9 credits
 Edmonds Community College
Educational Opportunities
Certificate of Completion
in
Additive Manufacturing
MST 161
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
3 Credits
Provides the student with knowledge and skills in Additive Manufacturing technology. Primary topics include additive manufacturing
fundamentals, terminology, main categories of, and Rapid Prototyping machine technology types, advantages vs. disadvantages of varied
Additive Manufacturing technologies, basic skills in 3-D software, and practical application of 3-D printing.
MST 162
Additive Manufacturing, Molding and Casting
3 Credits
Provides the student with knowledge and skills in Additive Manufacturing technology. Primary topics include vacuum forming fundamentals,
silicon molding, urethane, investment casting, CNC operations and post processing of lab created projects.
MST 163
Additive Manufacturing, Metal Printing
3 Credits
Provides the student with knowledge and skills in Additive Manufacturing technology. The primary focus is using the advanced capabilities of
3D modeling software, the operation and theory of metal printing equipment, and the use of scanning equipment in the Additive
Manufacturing industry.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Engr. 114 (Introduction to Solid Works),or industry experience in CAD/CAM, or 1yr experience
in the Additive Manufacturing industry, or instructor's permission.
Total of 3 quarters/9 credits
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AM Applications
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Other Applications:
Can you think of other areas where
the use of AM technology would be
appropriate?
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AM Application Examples
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Architecture and Design
Morongo Casino, Palm Springs, Model
AM Application Examples
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Architecture and Design
Morongo Casino, Palm Springs
AM Application Examples
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Entertainment Modeling
AM Application Examples
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Automotive
HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED?
Join ASTM F42 and work with a subcommittee
to expedite development of AM standards.
 Learn about Additive Manufacturing.
 Participate in professional development
opportunities offered in AM.
 Attend presentations like this.
 Visit Additive Manufacturing Websites.
(www.materialseducation.org)
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QUESTIONS?
For Additional Information Contact:
Frank Cox
PI
Project T.E.A.M.
Frank.cox@edcc.edu
425-640-1145
Mel Cossette
Co-PI
Project T.E.A.M.
mel.cossette@edcc.edu
425-640-1376
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This work is part of a larger project funded by the Advanced Technological Education
Program of the National Science Foundation, DUE #1003530