The program(s) listed below are NOT included with AMUG Conference registration. Participation requires separate registration and is at an additional cost.

ASTM Course: Mastering Standards for Additive Manufacturing Operations

What the Heck Do I Do with AM Standards and How Do They Benefit Me?

Course Dates:

  • Saturday, March 29, 2025 (12:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
  • Sunday, March 30, 2025 (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)

Course Location:

  • AMUG 2025, Hilton Chicago, Chicago, IL

Course Instructors:

  • Dr. Martin White, Director, Technical Operations, Global Advanced Manufacturing Division, ASTM International (read bio here)
  • Shane Collins, Wohlers Associates (read bio here)

Price:

  • $799 through February 28 ($949 after)

Registration:

Dr. Martin White of ASTM will be one of two instructors at the pre-conference course.

Dr. Martin White

Shane Collins, Wohlers Associates, will be an instructor for ASTM's pre-conference course.

Shane Collins

Course Description:

“The best thing about Standards is that there are so many to choose from.” Slade Gardner, Big Metal Additive, ICAM 2023.

In recent years, the Standards landscape for additive manufacturing has evolved and expanded significantly. This course equips engineers with the knowledge to leverage these Standards effectively, enhancing quality, ensuring safety, and optimizing their daily workflows.

Rather than a series of lectures, this course focuses on the practical application of Standards through experience. We won’t be reviewing Standards line-by-line on a projector for two days. Instead, you’ll gain hands-on experience and insights into how to effectively apply Standards in your work.

Course instructors have years of in-depth experience writing Standards, leveraging qualification & certification Standards, materials science knowledge, and producing additive manufacturing parts. The learning methods are based on logical and practical experience, with real-life best practices and lessons learned shared throughout the course.

Target Audience:

This course is aimed at intermediate to advanced professionals using, or planning to use, additive manufacturing in serial or critical applications, and who wish to understand how Standards can support their activities. Attendees should have a strong background in additive manufacturing.