Standard Specification for Additive Manufacturing File Format (AMF)

This 9-page instructor guide from Edmonds Community College outlines a module providing students with an overview of the standard specification for additive manufacturing (AM) file formats. Students will learn to define terminology related to AM file formats and compare and contrast the STL (stereolithography) and AMF (additive manufacturing file) formats. This lesson plan includes a class discussion and lecture, and takes one class period. This resource includes the following sections: Objective, AM (Advanced Manufacturing) Core Competencies Addressed, Additive Manufacturing File Formats, and Evaluation.