12 - 13 May, 2026

Introduction

This two-day workshop focuses on key aspects of Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) for polymer and metal 3D printing technologies. The workshop primarily focuses on critical design considerations such as optimal part orientation, support structure design and distortion prediction in additive manufacturing processes. The common failures that occur during printing and their solutions will be discussed in details to avoid failure in print.

A key component of the workshop will be hands on training using specialized additive manufacturing software tools, where, participants will practice generating support structures, performing distortion and build simulations. The event sessions will demonstrate how simulation can be used to predict potential build failures, enabling designers to optimize their parts before printing.

In addition, the workshop includes two expert lectures delivered by international speakers from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), who will share insights into advanced DfAM strategies and real-world industrial applications of additive manufacturing.

Key Learning Objectives

• Understand the fundamental principles of DfAM for metal and polymer 3D printing processes.
• Recognize the influence of part orientation on build quality, support structure requirements, post processing and surface finish.
• Gain knowledge of distortion and residual stress formation in additive manufacturing and methods to mitigate.
• Acquire practical skills in using software (Simufact/Magics/Digimat) tools for support generation and distortion simulations.
• Learn from practical demonstrations and hands-on experience highlighting common challenges and methods for improving build success

Patron-in-Chief

Director of Event

Event Coordinator

Scientific Committee

Organizing Committee

Target Audience

Professionals from Engineering firms/Industries, Faculty of Universities.

How to Apply

Online application form can be accessed here. The application form should be submitted by April 30, 2026.

Registration Fee

Rs 20,000/- per participant to be deposited in following account:
Account Title: Director National Centre for Physics
Branch Code: 0294
Account No: 00114487-01
Bank: Habib Bank Ltd, QAU Branch, Islamabad

Conference Poster

To download the conference poster, click here.

For Queries

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