NSERC CREATE Training Program in 3D Printing Technology and Materials (3DPTM)

三维(3D)打印，也称为加法制造(AM)，是一种强大的制造技术，2020年全球市场规模约为138亿美元，预计到2028年将以每年21%的速度增长。鉴于制造业在加拿大国内生产总值(GDP)中所占的主导份额，以及加拿大经济多元化的迫切需要，3D打印在第四次工业革命--工业4.0--中对加拿大特别重要。加拿大从东海岸到西海岸的3D打印产业蓬勃发展。然而，具有3D打印知识和经验的高素质人员(HQP)的巨大缺口正在迫在眉睫，该领域对HQP的需求日益增长。加拿大必须迅速采取行动填补这一空白，否则将面临落后的风险。3DPTM：NSERC在3D打印技术和材料方面的创建培训计划是UBC和UVIC的一项新的创新培训计划，将培训3D打印方面的未来一代科学家和工程师，以提供所需的HQP，以满足地区和国家对3D打印中HQP日益增长的需求。学员将从事跨学科的合作研究项目，涵盖3D打印的全方位，从技术和墨水开发到3D打印技术的应用，特别是生物医学应用。他们将学习创新的新课程，并参加一个新的专门的研讨会计划和职业发展活动。3DPTM实习生将通过行业导师计划、研讨会和务虚会以及在加拿大公司或亚洲的实习机会与业界密切互动。学员将获得与3D打印相关的仪器的实践培训，通过专业发展讲习班和外展活动发展软技能，并建立行业联系，以促进他们过渡到劳动力市场。这些HQP将有助于满足加拿大对工业和创新日益增长的需求。

Three-dimensional (3D) printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), is a powerful manufacturing technique with a 2020 global market size of ca. $13.8B USD, projected to grow by 21% annually through to 2028. 3D printing is of special importance to Canada in the fourth industrial revolution - Industry 4.0 - given the dominant share of Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) occupied by the manufacturing industry and the pressing need to diversify Canada's economy well beyond resource-based industries. Canada has seen a booming 3D printing industry from coast to coast. However, a massive gap in highly qualified personnel (HQP) with knowledge and experience in 3D printing is looming, and there is a growing need for HQP in this sector. Canada must act quickly to fill this gap, or risk being left behind.3DPTM: NSERC CREATE Training Program in 3D Printing Technology and Materials is a new, innovative training initiative at UBC and UVic that will train a future generation of scientists and engineers in 3D printing to provide the needed HQP to meet the increasing regional and national demand for HQP in 3D printing. Trainees will undertake interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects covering the full spectrum of 3D printing, from technology and ink development to applications of 3D printing technology, with a special focus on biomedical applications. They will take innovative new coursework and participate in a new dedicated seminar program and professional development activities. 3DPTM trainees will closely interact with industry through an industry mentorship program, through seminars and retreats, and through internships at Canadian companies or in Asia. Trainees will obtain hands-on training on instruments relevant for 3D printing, develop soft skills through professional development workshops and outreach activities, and build industry connections to facilitate their transition to the workforce. These HQP will help meet the increasing need for Canadian industry and innovation.