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Learn 3D printing - Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), metal
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Learn 3D printing - Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), metal

The course gives you a 360-degree introduction to the 3D printing technology known as Laser Powder Bed Fusion in metal
Last updated 1/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understanding of the LPBF technology and how it works
  • Overview of benefits and limitations for this specific 3D printing technology
  • Knowledge of materials and process steps
  • Insight into the various design options as well as the design rules for this technology
  • Inspiration for different applications of the technology from case examples
  • Attention to the safety aspects
  • Knowledge of post processing

Course content

1 section13 lectures30m total length
  • Introduction0:57
  • What is LPBF in metal3:38
  • Pros and Cons of LPBF in metal3:51
  • Design possibilities2:11
  • Design guidelines2:48
  • Lecture 6: Materials for LPFB in metal1:28
  • What can I print with LPBF in metal3:18
  • Halfway quiz
  • Health and safety1:09
  • The printing process3:02
  • Post processing4:25
  • Quality assurance1:56
  • Links and references0:14
  • Final quiz
  • Next relevant course1:21

Requirements

  • No prerequisites - only a healthy interest in 3D printing

Description

This online course focuses on the 3D printing technology Laser Powder Bed Fusion - or LPBF -  in metal. The course gives you a 360-degree introduction to the technology, where you learn about e.g. the printing process, typical applications of the technology, types of materials, design options and the different types of finishing. This will give you an understanding of the benefits and limitations of the technology so you can better assess when it makes sense to apply.


Learn more about Powder Bed Fusion in metal

Additive Manufacturing (AM) - or 3D printing - is increasingly used as a production resource and thus no longer only for prototypes.

In this course, we go in depth with the 3D printing technology Laser Powder Bed Fusion. Here you get an overview of all the different aspects of the technology, so you are better equipped to assess whether Laser Powder Bed Fusion makes sense for you - and when. With the Danish Technological Institute as a course provider, you are also sure to get an independent and objective review of the technology.


Benefits

  • Understanding of the technology and how it works

  • Overview of benefits and limitations for this specific 3D printing technology

  • Knowledge of materials and process steps

  • Insight into the various design options as well as the design rules for this technology

  • Inspiration for different applications of the technology from case examples

  • Attention to the safety aspects

  • Knowledge of quality assurance and post processing

Who this course is for:

  • People interested in 3D printing - and LPBF in particular