A strong focus on education and workforce development has led to the development of a state-of-the-art training and mentorship program which leverages long-term relationships with industrial partners and community colleges for the creation and sustenance of a future-proof, agile workforce to meet the needs of manufacturing-dependent industries within Arizona and beyond.
Unique to this program are augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) tools that provide ‘hands-on’ training to students and industry professionals on the latest manufacturing equipment and characterization modules.
A 8-course certificate program, online or in-class, is under development, that will lead to a minor in Additive Manufacturing.
- Additive manufacturing process simulation
- Physics based modelling using Unity3D game engine
- Evaluation of trainees based on time, accuracy, and human factors
- Cognitive perception supported by immersive experience using VR/AR equipment
- Visualization and haptic feedback
- Space manufacturing and in situ resource utilization
- Materials selection and development for AM
- Innovations in AM technology
- AM process monitoring, qualification, certification
- Digital twins and machine learning for process modeling and control
- Cyber-physical security and infrastructure;
- AM design and systems engineering
- 3D printing for medical implants and prosthetics