Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung IFAM
Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung IFAM

Lightweight Professional

Course overview

Type of course Combination of e-learning and classroom course
Target group Managers, engineers as well as technical staff
Transversal modules are targeted at technical specialists.
Objectives You will be able to identify and differentiate the steps involved in developing lightweight products, and to design, construct and set up processes with specific lightweight material in the correct way to fully utilize the lightweight potential.
Course Duration 3 days each module + e-learning course
Language of instruction English
Exceptionally, the introductory module will be held in 2019 in Italian (Italy), Spanish (Spain), English (Belgium) and German (Germany).
Course contents Lightweight construction guidelines, lightweight materials, cost- and life cycle –assessment methodologies, specialized instruction on different lightweight materials and additional transversal perspectives to the lightweight materials
How the course is organized T-shaped professional structure. Introductory module (basic level), material modules (advanced level) and transversal modules (expert level)
Certification Certified professional training course according to EN ISO 17024.
The certificates confirm that successful courses participants have acquired expertise and practical knowledge in the relevant area.
Certification requirements Basic level: participation in the introductory module and successful examination
Advanced level: participation at least in four material modules and successful examinations
Expert level: participation at least in four transversal modules and successful examinations
Course fee 1200 € + 195 € optional examination fee (2019)
1230 € + 235 € optional examination fee (2020)
Dates and registration See below
Additional information You can book all modules individually and independently from the certification procedure.

Modules of the Lightweight Professional Course

An overview of the individual modules of the Lightweight Professional course is given here.

 

Basic Level

Introductory Module

You will learn how to identify and differentiate the crucial steps for the development of a lightweight product, from the initial requirement list and the general solutions to the overall design and product documentation.

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Advanced Module

Fiber reinforced plastics

This module provides the participant an overview of the whole lifecycle of a fiber reinforced plastic product, emphasizes its peculiarities from the material selection to the recycling and repairing.

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Advanced Module

Powder Metallurgy and Additive Manufacturing

This module describes, among others, additive manufacturing techniques and how they may be deployed to reduce mass in service.

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Advanced Module

Steel

In this module, you will acquire knowledge of fundamental and technical issues related to steels, from their microstructure and phase transformation to their properties and lightweight applications.

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Advanced Module

Magnesium

The participants will be provided with the best properties, processing methods, applications and challenges of magnesium, the ninth most abundant element in the universe.

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Advanced Module

Aluminium Light Alloys

In this module, you will learn the excellent lightweight potential of Aluminium and its alloys, which can be exploited into industrial components thanks to high variety of processing solutions.

Advanced Module

Cast Irons

In this module, you will learn how a »conventional« material, such as Cast Iron, can become strategic for lightweight applications, thanks to innovative processes and treatments.

Advanced Module

Polymers

Polymers are among the most lightweight manufacturing materials currently available and, together with their applications, it makes them a powerful material for lightweight applications.

Dates and registration: Basic Level Module

  • Introductory Module

    LP-IM-VI-1-19
    Vicenza (ITALY)
    Language of the e-learning course: English
    Language of the classroom course: Italian
    October 07, 2019 + October 21, 2019 + November 11, 2019
    Modality: E-Learning and classroom course

    LP-IM-BE-1-20
    Berlin (GERMANY)
    Language of the e-learning course: English
    Language of the classroom course: English
    May 12 - May 14, 2020
    Modality: E-Learning and classroom course

Dates and registration: Advanced Level Modules

  • Fiber Reinforced Plastics

    LP-FRP-HB-1-20
    Bremen (GERMANY)
    Course language: English
    February 18 - February 20, 2020
    Modality: E-Learning and classroom course


  • Powder Metallurgy and Additive Manufacturing

    LP-PM-MI-1-20
    Milano (ITALY)
    Course language: English
    May 12 - May 14, 2020
    Modality: E-Learning and classroom course


  • Steel

    LP-ST-FR-1-20
    Freiberg (GERMANY)
    Course language: English
    September 09 - September 11, 2020
    Modality: E-Learning and classroom course

     

  • Magnesium

    LP-MG-FR-1-20
    Freiberg (GERMANY)
    Course language: English
    September 16 - September 18, 2020
    Modality: E-Learning and classroom course

     

     

Dates and registration: Expert Level Modules

Expert level modules will be launched in 2020.

 

Background

Reducing the weight of structures has in recent years become a critical point of focus for many different sectors, such as machine building, transportation and civil construction. The appropriate handling of materials in lightweight design structures is the key success factor for preserving resources and reducing costs. Unfortunately, practical experience often shows that designing and handling rules for new materials are not being respected.

The professional training concept underlying the »lightweight professional« courses address this issue.

Within these courses, industrial employees (managers as well as engineers and technical staff members) will not only obtain information, but also acquire the knowledge in a manner appropriate to their individual educational backgrounds.  Based on results from a recent Europe-wide survey, the content and the format of the »lightweight professional courses« are designed to meet industrial needs.

Lightweight professional courses aim to deliver high quality content and ready-to-use practical information. Participants will experience an open environment atmosphere with the opportunity to exchange experiences with other participants and industrial branches.

The courses follow the requirements of ISO EN 17024 and are certified by an external accreditation body.

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