The Science and the Practice of Metal 3D Printing

Physical and metallurgical principles involved in metal 3D printing: laser types and optics, light interaction with matter, melt pool dynamics, solidification and microstructure generation. Engineering practice: powder preparation, part characterization, material printing strategy exploration, simulation tools for innovative designs and process physical modeling. Some of the lectures will be delivered by leading experts in industry to highlight current challenges and opportunities. Students design, prepare and print a part in the laboratory part of the class. Prerequisite: an UG degree in ME or Materials Science.