Certificate Programme in Additive Manufacturing Design for Sustainable Transportation
Published on June 19, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be speaking with an expert in Additive Manufacturing for sustainable transportation. Can you tell us a bit about your experience in this field? GUEST: Sure, I've been working with 3D printing technologies for over a decade now, focusing on their applications in automotive, aerospace, and railway sectors. HOST: Fascinating! The course description mentions 'design for additive manufacturing' or DfAM principles. Could you explain how these principles are different from traditional design approaches? GUEST: Absolutely. DfAM encourages designing parts that fully leverage the benefits of 3D printing, like complex geometries and lightweight structures, which isn't possible with conventional methods. HOST: That's interesting. And what about sustainable material selection? How does that factor into additive manufacturing for transportation? GUEST: Sustainability is crucial. We consider not only the environmental impact of materials but also their performance and cost-effectiveness during the product's entire lifecycle. HOST: Makes sense. Now, let's talk about topology optimization and lightweighting techniques. How do they contribute to sustainable transportation? GUEST: Topology optimization allows us to create lighter components without compromising strength. Less weight means less fuel consumption, leading to reduced emissions and costs. HOST: That's a significant contribution to sustainability. When it comes to prototyping and manufacturing, what are some common challenges engineers face while learning or implementing additive manufacturing processes? GUEST: There's a learning curve associated with understanding different 3D printing technologies like FDM, SLA, and SLS. Also, selecting the right process and material for each application can be challenging. HOST: I can imagine. Looking forward, where do you see the future of additive manufacturing in sustainable transportation? GUEST: I believe we'll see increased adoption of these technologies as they become more cost-effective and efficient. There's also potential for on-demand manufacturing, reducing inventory costs and waste. HOST: It sounds like an exciting time to be involved in this industry. Thank you so much for sharing your insights with us today. If our listeners want to learn more about this topic, where can they find this certificate program? GUEST: They can enroll in our Certificate Programme in Additive Manufacturing Design for Sustainable Transportation on our university's website. HOST: Perfect. Thank you once again, and for our listeners, don't forget to check out that link in our show notes. Until next time, stay curious!
