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Certificate of completion Industry 4.0

Additive Manufacturing

15-hour self-paced eLearning course, certificate of completion issued by Edkore (INFOSEC CENTER). Live trainer-led or in-house delivery available on request.

eLearning · 15 hours Level: Intermediate Certificate of completion Romanian / English

About this Course

Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is reshaping how organisations design, prototype and produce physical objects by building parts layer by layer. It enables complex geometries, personalised designs and rapid production, reducing prototyping time, material waste and tooling costs across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare and product design.

The value of additive manufacturing comes not only from the equipment but from understanding the full production workflow, from design and modelling to material selection, printing parameters, quality assurance and cost-benefit evaluation. This course helps learners master the principles of 3D printing, the main technologies, design requirements and the practical aspects of production and workflow optimisation.

What You Will Learn

  • Core principles, terminology and evolution of additive manufacturing
  • How 3D objects are created through layer-by-layer deposition and solidification
  • Identifying key additive manufacturing technologies
  • Design and modelling requirements for additive manufacturing
  • Selecting appropriate materials by application and process compatibility
  • Printing parameters, quality control and finishing techniques

Course Structure 7 modules

Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
  • Core principles and layer-by-layer deposition
  • Differences from subtractive and formative methods
  • Origins and evolution of 3D printing
  • Benefits, limitations and application sectors
Additive Manufacturing Technologies and Processes
  • Main categories of technologies
  • SLA, SLS, MJM and FFF/FDM
  • Comparing advantages and use cases
  • Matching process to part function
Design and Modelling for Additive Manufacturing
  • CAD/CAM software and digital model preparation
  • Optimising part geometry
  • Support structures and fixation
  • Part orientation, tolerances and thermal effects
Materials Used in Additive Manufacturing
  • Metals, polymers, ceramics and composites
  • Mechanical, thermal and chemical characteristics
  • Material-process interaction
  • Material selection by application requirements
Practical Applications
  • Case studies in automotive, aerospace and medical
  • Integration into SME production workflows
  • Moulds, fixtures, prototypes and low-volume parts
  • Investment considerations and benefits
Practical Demonstration and Production Workflow
  • Printing parameters and their selection
  • Quality control and defect identification
  • Finishing techniques and workflow optimisation
  • Material and stock management
Course Closing and Consolidation
  • Review of concepts, technologies and materials
  • Preparing for the final assessment
  • Responsible application in a professional context
  • Personalised trainer feedback

Who It Is For

Professionals seeking to understand, evaluate and apply additive manufacturing technologies in organisational, industrial and product development contexts.

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