Directed Energy Deposition - What, How, and Why
Hosted By: Lasers in Manufacturing Technical Group
12 November 2021 12:00 - 13:00
Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC -05:00)Join the Lasers in Manufacturing Technical Group for their webinar, Directed Energy Deposition - What, How, and Why, which will provide insight into what types of lasers can be used in Directed Energy Deposition (DED), how the various laser types are used for real world applications, and the benefits of DED with various laser options. DED involves an energy source, feedstock, and dispensing system in the most basic of forms. During the webinar, Melanie Lang, Co-Founder and CEO of FormAlloy Technologies, Inc., will explain each of those elements, and options within those categories. Real-world applications will also be discussed including decision points on selecting the optimal technology for the application.
Subject Matter Level: Intermediate - Assumes basic knowledge of the topic
What You Will Learn:
- Participants will learn the basics of DED
- Participants will understand the various types of lasers that can be employed for DED
Who Should Attend:
- Additive Manufacturing practitioners interested in DED technologies
- Individuals interested in learning more about the types of lasers used in DED processes
About the Presenter: Melanie Lang, FormAlloy Technologies, Inc
Melanie Lang, FormAlloy Co-Founder and CEO, is motivated by developing a disruptive technology that delivers the future of additive manufacturing – creating high-value components with superior performance. Her passion has manifested into making wave(length)s in metal additive manufacturing since co-founding FormAlloy Technologies, Inc. in 2016. FormAlloy Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures award-winning metal deposition systems and solutions to a wide range of industries. Prior to FormAlloy, Melanie began her engineering career as an intern at Boeing and later spent 14 years as an engineer and program manager at Lockheed Martin. In 2020, she was named as one of SME’s 20 Exceptional Women in Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing for her focus on opening the design space for multi-material components. She holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois and an M.S. in Systems Architecture & Engineering from the University of Southern California. In addition to her role at FormAlloy, Melanie currently serves on the America Makes Executive Committee, as the Vice President of Legislative Affairs for Navy League San Diego and is the Women in 3D-Printing Ambassador for San Diego.
