Safety Concerns in Additive Manufacturing

Understanding Health and Safety in Additive Manufacturing

Thanks to the inherent design freedom and ease of fabrication it possesses, Additive Manufacturing (or 3D Printing as it is more commonly known) has the potential to disrupt conventional manufacturing.

In this webinar, we will look at various safety nets needed during the life cycle of powder-based AM Facilities and how to comply with the applicable requirements. We will also address concerns from an owner’s perspective during the design-build-upkeep cycle of a facility. The webinar will focus on identification of different hazards found in a typical facility, including hazard analysis.

Watch the webinar to ensure that your additive manufacturing facility meets the applicable safety codes and standards.

About the Speaker

Balakrishnan V. Nair

Global Program Manager – Additive Manufacturing Health and Safety at TÜV SÜD

• Formerly Lead Development Engineer – AM at UL
• Lead Developer and Certifier – UL 3400
• Lead Technical Certifier of AM Facilities at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, US Marine Corps and National Applied Research Labs
• Member of ISO/ASTM TC261 – WG on EHS of AM; Member – JG69, Metallic Materials
• Member – WG on Singapore Technical Reference on Safety requirements of AM Facility
• Member – WG on Singapore Standard on Combustible Dusts
• Member – ASTM F42.06 Additive Manufacturing Environment, Health and Safety

Education

• Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
• Masters Degree in Computer Integrated Manufacturing