Author(s)

Jiankai Yang ¹, Dalei Jing ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Jungong Road 516, Shanghai, 200093, China

Corresponding Author

Jiankai Yang

ABSTRACT

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized modern industrial production, necessitating a systematic approach to curriculum design and talent development to address the growing demand for skilled professionals. This paper explores a comprehensive framework for AM education, integrating theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration based on the outcome based education (OBE) concept. The proposed curriculum emphasizes three pillars: foundational AM principles, advanced technological applications, and innovation-driven problem-solving. Correspondingly, the talent cultivation model advocates for industry-academia partnerships, project-based learning, and competency-based assessments. Assessment strategies are designed to evaluate technical proficiency, creativity, and adaptability. Case studies from leading engineering institutions demonstrate the effectiveness of the model in bridging the skills gap. This study concludes that a dynamic, industry-aligned educational framework is critical to preparing a workforce capable of advancing AM technologies in diverse sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, and sustainable manufacturing.

KEYWORDS

Additive manufacturing, Curriculum teaching, Talent cultivation model, Education strategy, Outcome based education

CITE THIS PAPER

Jiankai Yang, Dalei Jing, Study of Curriculum Teaching and Talent Cultivation Model for Additive Manufacturing Technology Based on  the OBE Concept. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2025) Vol. 8: 159-162. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2025.080222.

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