The SBDC is extending the services offered by providing training and awareness in Additive Manufacturing for businesses addressing real-world topics faced by businesses and manufacturers today. Business and manufacturing require practical applications of technologies that address real-world use cases. In the case of 3D printing, the SBDC Additive Manufacturing training speaks to the entrepreneur that needs to solve common problems faced by manufacturers:

 

• In-System Damage (ISD) control devices/parts for assembly lines

• Production of Safety devices for manufacturing and assembly lines

• Fixturing and ad-hoc devices/parts for a manufacturing engineering department

• Extension of the product development capabilities with Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)

• Creation of lower run specialty parts of difficult to create parts

 

 The SBDC team can work with the entrepreneurs and manufacturers by providing services such as:

• Gap analysis assessments for the effective use of Additive Manufacturing

• Awareness and Skills Training for technicians, engineers, and production management

• Accessibility to vendors for equipment and services related to Additive Manufacturing

• Guest speakers in the industry to provide an indication of how Additive Manufacturing is dynamically changing the business and manufacturing environment