METU KATAMER delivers AILEEN pilot Courses in Turkey

Middle East Technical University Welding Technology and Non-Destructive Testing Center (METU KATAMER) run two AILEEN pilot courses in Ankara, focused on advancing high-level additive manufacturing (AM) and quality inspection skills across Turkey’s aerospace and defence sectors.

Delivered in person by expert academic and technical trainers, the sessions targeted both cross-disciplinary professionals and non-destructive testing (NDT) specialists.

Designing for Metal AM: Directed Energy Deposition (DED):
On February 4–5, 2026, METU KATAMER delivered the CU_AAM_02 pilot course, Design of Metal AM Parts for Aerospace & Defence – Part 2: Directed Energy Deposition (DED). Taught in Turkish using English-language training materials, the session gathered 20 multidisciplinary learners and professionals from aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing companies.

Quality Assurance: NDT in Additive Manufacturing:
On February 5, 2026, METU KATAMER conducted the CU AI 01 pilot course, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Additive Manufacturing for Metals and Polymers. Attended by 18 participants with existing backgrounds in NDT but limited exposure to additive processes, the intensive one-day course covered fundamental AM principles, structural discontinuities, relevant NDT methods, international standards, and real-world case studies.

Key Takeaways:
Through these pilot offerings, METU KATAMER continues to bridge academic expertise with real-world industrial demands in Turkey. By refining course prerequisites and expanding laboratory components based on participant feedback, the AILEEN project is ensuring that European and Turkish aerospace professionals receive the exact technical competencies required for modern manufacturing environments.