Penn State Center for Innovative Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition (CIMP-3D)
June 23-25 , 2026
CIMP-3D is offering an intensive 3-day hands-on practicum for industry on additive manufacturing (AM) of metallic materials at Penn State. The practicum will feature speakers and presentations each morning, followed by afternoon demonstrations and hands-on experiments using state-of-the-art AM technologies relevant for industrial applications. Participants will become familiar with all aspects of engineered AM components, including metallic material systems, design and optimization tools for AM, AM process modeling and simulation, process monitoring and sensing, and inspection and qualification techniques for additive manufacturing of metallic materials.
The workshop will start at 8:30am on Tuesday, June 23rd and end by 4:30pm on Thursday, June 25th.
Topics that will be covered during the practicum includes:
- Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
- Digital Workflow – CAD to AM Part
- Materials for Additive Manufacturing
- Powder Bed Fusion Processes for AM
- Directed Energy Processes for AM
- AM Process Modeling and Simulation
- AM Process Monitoring and Sensing
- Designing for Additive Manufacturing
- Non-Destructive Inspection for AM
- AM for Repair and Restoration
Location
The workshop will be conducted at the CIMP-3D Additive Manufacturing Demonstration Facility located in the Guion S. Bluford Jr. Building at Innovation Park at University Park, PA (www.cimp-3d.org). Lectures will be held across the street from CIMP-3D in the Technology Center at 200 Innovation Blvd.
The cost to participate is $3500 cost includes 6-week access to AM software through virtual desktop, course materials, supplies for hands-on demos and work sessions, and breakfast, lunch, and breaks each day. Two hands-on case study projects are included.
Enrollment is limited to 25 participants. Registration can be completed online – REGISTER.
Questions? Send email to: gum53@psu.edu