Digital Teaching
The lecture will be held in the summer semester of 2026 face-to-face.
Course Contents
[b]Course content / syllabus[/b]
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[*]Overview of additive manufacturing processes
[*]Materials for additive manufacturing (metals, polymers, ceramics)
[*]Manufacturing systems and process development
[*]Technology trends
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Exercises:
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[*]Process qualification
[*]Component-specific process development, component qualification
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Literature
Selected literature will be recommended at the beginning of the module
Preconditions
Participation in the module ‘Additive Manufacturing I’ is recommended, but not a mandatory requirement.
Expected Number of Participants
30
Official Course Description
[b]Learning outcomes[/b]
After successfully completing the learning unit, students should be able to:
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[*]Describe additive manufacturing processes and explain the requirements for materials
[*]Explain materials used in additive manufacturing, their properties, and the challenges in processing them, and select suitable materials for specific applications
[*]Explain interactions between manufacturing processes, microstructures, and component properties
[*]Identify novel materials (e.g., 4D materials) and explain their fundamental effects
[*]Describe and evaluate process parameters and influencing factors in laser beam melting (PBF-LB)
[*]Identify, apply, and develop approaches for data-driven process control
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Sustainability Reference of the Course Contents
Ressource- and Energyefficiency of Additiven Manufacturing Process Chains
Online Offerings
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- Lecturer: Matthias Oechsner
- Lecturer: Matthias Weigold