Interview with short course organizer Yao Yao Ding
Brigitte Farah Metsoc
Our mission is to serve and connect the global #metallurgy and #materials community.
Quality Life of Powder for Additive Manufacturing is an online professional short course you won't want to miss. Organizer Yao Yao Ding, president of B3D Performance, tells us why.
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How was your experience organizing this course??
It is a great chance to work with experts from around the world. We will have presenters from Asia, Europe, America and Canada. They are specialized in their unique areas, from powder manufacturing, additive manufacturing (AM) printing technology, theory, and industrial application. For the audience, it will be a one stop shop for knowledge through the entire value chain.
How does additive manufacturing fit into the 4th industrial revolution? Why is it significant right now?
AM has been known for its green and lean manufacturing processes, which draws lots of attention across industries, especially in aerospace, biomedical and automotive. However, concerns and questions have been raised regarding the quality control processes. Powders as the input material differ from the traditional powder metallurgy, and analytical/qualification steps designed for AM are required.
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What is one myth about AM that you would like to disprove?
That the amount of materials needed to print a part equals to the part's weight. It actually requires a lot more than that, including additional powder to fill the printing space, wasted powders, over-recycled powders, etc.
What would you tell someone who is on the fence about?attending?
Do you want to reduce the risk of implementing AM into your current manufacturing process?
Do you want to learn ways to cut down your powder cost?
Are you working in the aerospace or biomedical industry, and struggling with QC processes for part qualification?
If your answer is yes to any of the questions above, you should join the course!