Additive Manufacturing for Policy Makers, Decision Makers and Executives. When: December 11, 2025. Where: Virtually

When: March 23, 2026 (Central Standard Time)

Where: Virtual session — the meeting link will be shared after registration.

Cost: $75/Seat 

  • Only 15 spots available. Registration is open until all spots are filled or will close on March 19, 2026.
  • Who should attend:

    New learners, engineers, policymakers, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, and leaders from industry, government, and academia seeking a strategic understanding of additive manufacturing - without technical complexity.

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Course Learning Objectives:

  • Covers the essential topics of Additive Manufacturing (AM) that is applicable to business and government.
  • Provides fundamental-level information of the background, benefits, workflow, applications, materials and processes associated with 3D printing.
  • Demonstrates how AM has transformed the manufacturing process into a promising technology by assessing its industrial and economic impact.
  • Comprehend when AM and conventional manufacturing are appropriate through AM business case development.

Course Topics:

  • Module 1 – Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (AM)
    AM definition, AM history, 3D printing vs. traditional manufacturing, AM workflow, applications of AM, 3D printing materials, 3D printing processes, emerging/advanced AM technologies.
  • Module 2 – 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.

Course Outcomes:

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

  • Define 3D printing.
  • Distinguish between 3D printing and conventional manufacturing process.
  • List the various materials and processes compatible with AM machines.
  • Describe the capabilities of a 3D printing machine.
  • Ascertain a suitable AM technology that is applicable to a specific application.
  • Predict the future of AM by leveraging digital engineering tools.
  • Comprehend the economic/business aspects of AM and take appropriate decisions.
  • Evaluate the suitability of AM versus traditional manufacturing methods via AM business model steps.

AGENDA

March 23, 2026
Virtual session - the meeting link will be shared after registration.

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CST): Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (AM), AM Business & Economics, Q & A.