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This Additive Manufacturing Basics site from AMazing Additive Manufacturing gives an overview of additive manufacturing (AM) history and technologies. The site introduces common AM technologies such as the use of a computer, 3D modeling software (Computer Aided Design or CAD), machine equipment and...

This 17-page module, from Tennessee Technological University, "introduces students to the additive (AM) methods used in fabricating magnetic materials." This module briefly covers "magnetic properties, types of magnetic materials, AM technologies used to produced these magnets, and application...

This 39-page report is written by Eric Wooldridge, who demonstrates that adopting desktop additive manufacturing (AM) processes can be low cost and improve efficiency. In this study, Wooldridge evaluates the cost-savings potential of using 3D printers to produce tools, equipment, and spare parts...

This video from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) is part of the Innovative Technology Speaker Series and features four presenters that explore additive manufacturing. David Ramirez from RE3DTECH provides an introduction to additive manufacturing and explores digital 3D models, the 3D...

This classroom module will give students "an introduction to Additive Manufacturing Terminology used in manufacturing and in the classroom." The lesson focuses on orienting students to the standard ASTM International terminology used in additive manufacturing and explore the basic processes used in...

These presentation slides, created by Gary Coykendall, provide definitions for additive manufacturing terminology. Terms defined include build platform, build service, machine coordinate system, and part orientation. Images are provided to demonstrate build orientation. These presentation slides are...

This 16-page paper, provided by Southeast Maritime and Transportation (SMART) Center, includes the findings from a two-day focus group of Port of Baltimore area employers, workforce intermediaries, and educators. This focus group addressed emerging port and maritime industry workforce gaps. The ...

This webinar, made available by Florence-Darlington Technical College, provides information on Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grants and STEM workforce needs in a virtual world during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar is divided into the following sections: Introduction to the NSF ATE...

This paper from Wayne W. Welch of the University of Minnesota addresses nonresponse issues with surveys. As the report's abstract states: "The purpose of this report is to raise awareness and present ways to address nonresponse problems among those that use surveys in their studies of ATE grants....

This paper, by Karen F. Zuga, Associate Professor in Math, Science, and Technology Education in the School of Teaching & Learning at the Ohio State University, explores feminist theories and women's ways of knowledge in order to improve technology education for all students.