Additive Manufacturing for UAS Sustainment
Design, print, and deploy structural UAS replacement parts in forward locations, eliminating dependency on traditional supply chains.
Additive Manufacturing for UAS Sustainment
3D printing for field manufacturing of replacement parts. Develop capability to design, print, and deploy structural components in forward locations—reducing dependency on traditional supply chains.
Program Overview
This program develops practical additive manufacturing skills for UAS sustainment. Training emphasizes rapid part replacement, not aerospace-grade production. Focus on keeping platforms operational with field-manufactured components.
Key Focus Areas:
- FDM/FFF 3D printing fundamentals
- Material selection for UAS applications (LW-PLA, PETG, others)
- Design for printability and rapid iteration
- Field printing in austere environments
- Structural component fabrication
- Testing and validation of printed parts
Who Should Attend
Primary Audience:
- Unit sustainment personnel
- Forward deployed maintenance teams
- Research and development personnel
- Training cadre teaching field fabrication
- Special operations support elements
Prerequisites: Basic UAS operations experience, basic computer literacy
Training Approach
Hands-on printing of actual UAS components. Students design parts, configure printers, print components, and test functionality on actual platforms.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion, personnel demonstrate capability to:
- Design printable replacement parts from failed components
- Configure and operate FDM/FFF printers
- Select appropriate materials for different applications
- Troubleshoot common printing failures
- Validate printed parts for operational use
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Email: info@forgeandflightacademy.com
Related Programs:
- FFF-201: Electronics Repair - Component-level repair
- FFF-401: FPV Systems Integration - Platform fundamentals
Course Details
| Duration | 3 days (24 contact hours) |
| Format | Facility-based (Fayetteville, NC) or on-site with printer equipment |
| Prerequisites | No prior 3D printing experience required. |
| Target Audience | UAS operators, unit sustainment personnel, forward repair teams |
| Scheduling | Contact us to schedule. Can be bundled with FFF-201. |
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All training proposals are customized to your organization’s requirements, operational timeline, and location preference.
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All training proposals are customized to your organization's requirements, operational timeline, and location preference. We respond within 48 hours.