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Training and Professional Development Resources for Manufacturing  by the Ohio Manufacturer’s Association (CC BY).

The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) has partnered with California State University, SkillsCommons to provide easy access to high-quality training resources for Ohio manufacturers and their workforce partners! Create your optimum training program by reviewing and customizing the SkillsCommons training materials, developed by community colleges nationwide and evaluated by Ohio manufacturing subject matter experts to ensure quality.

Courses

Composites Technology  by Carnegie Mellon University (CC BY-NC-SA).

Learn about composites fabrication, assembly, repair; CNC machining; and composite manufacturing. Composites students are prepared for entry-level positions in industries including aviation, marine, recreation, green energy, and manufacturing.

Textbooks

Additive Manufacturing Essentials by John E. Barnes, and Timothy E. Simpson.(CC BY-NC-SA).

This resource is an introduction to the core principles, technologies, and methods in the field of additive manufacturing. Rooted in industry practice and innovation, the material presents examples and approaches from an array of companies, equipment producers, and software developers. The book is designed to support readers from an array of fields and areas of study, including engineering, science, management, operations, entrepreneurship, and education. With a focus on understanding and selecting the best AM methods for diverse processes and organizations, Additive Manufacturing Essentials provides a working knowledge of the concepts and key applications of this critically important domain.