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Course in Rapid Prototyping in Car Restoration

Online 300-hour course in rapid prototyping in car restoration. 6 modules covering ISO/ASTM 52900 (additive manufacturing: terminology), ISO/ASTM 52910 (design for additive manufacturing) and Fusion 360. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.

Duration300 h
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Using prototyping as a decision-making tool in restoration.

02

Creating shape and fit prototypes from scans.

03

Designing functional prototypes with suitable materials.

04

Transferring the prototype to the manufacture of the final part.

05

Communicating technical specifications to clients and suppliers.

06

Analysing common errors in part prototyping.

07

Carrying out a prototyping project applied to a restoration.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Rapid prototyping technician wishing to specialise in rapid prototyping in car restoration.
  • Automotive parts CAD designer wishing to specialise in rapid prototyping in car restoration.
  • Reverse engineering technician wishing to specialise in rapid prototyping in car restoration.
  • Additive manufacturing technician wishing to specialise in rapid prototyping in car restoration.
  • Classic vehicle restorer wishing to specialise in rapid prototyping in car restoration.
  • Manufacturing supplier coordinator wishing to specialise in rapid prototyping in car restoration.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter classic car restoration workshops.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO/ASTM 52900 (additive manufacturing: terminology)
  • ISO/ASTM 52910 (design for additive manufacturing)
  • ISO 10303 (STEP data exchange format)
  • ISO 1101 (geometrical tolerancing)
  • ISO 128 (technical drawing)
  • VDI 3405 (additive manufacturing processes)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1What problem a prototype solves
  2. 1.2Shape, fit and function prototypes
  3. 1.3The cost of getting it wrong without a prototype
  4. 1.4Iteration cycle and its duration
  5. 1.5Criteria for stopping an iteration
  6. 1.6Who decides and with what information
  7. 1.7Documentation of each iteration
  8. 1.8Tools available in a workshop
  9. 1.9Prototyping budget
  10. 1.10Workshop: iteration plan for a part
  1. 2.1Cardboard, foam and wood
  2. 2.2Clay and modelling compounds
  3. 2.3Low-resolution rapid printing
  4. 2.4Thin sheet templates
  5. 2.5Checking gaps and clearances
  6. 2.6Interference with other elements
  7. 2.7Trial assembly and disassembly
  8. 2.8Photographing each test
  9. 2.9Corrections on the prototype itself
  10. 2.10Practice: fit prototype of a part
  1. 3.1Materials that withstand testing
  2. 3.2Bench testing versus vehicle testing
  3. 3.3Limitations of the functional prototype
  4. 3.4Simple test instrumentation
  5. 3.5Success criteria defined in advance
  6. 3.6Test duration
  7. 3.7Risk to the vehicle and its control
  8. 3.8Recording results
  9. 3.9Decision after testing
  10. 3.10Practice: functional test of a prototype
  1. 4.1Transferring corrections to the model
  2. 4.2Choosing the final manufacturing process
  3. 4.3Material changes and their effect
  4. 4.4Final part tolerances
  5. 4.5Finishes and final appearance
  6. 4.6Cost of the final part
  7. 4.7Supplier lead times
  8. 4.8Validation of the first part
  9. 4.9Filing the dossier
  10. 4.10Practice: moving a validated prototype into production
  1. 5.1Presenting prototypes to the owner
  2. 5.2Managing expectations
  3. 5.3Documented approval of each phase
  4. 5.4Communication with the external workshop
  5. 5.5Requesting a quote with a prototype
  6. 5.6Ownership of the model and tooling
  7. 5.7Project confidentiality
  8. 5.8Cost charged to the client
  9. 5.9Realistic timescales
  10. 5.10Practice: presentation dossier for a prototype
  1. 6.1Interior parts and their fit
  2. 6.2Brackets and anchorages
  3. 6.3Ducts and pipework
  4. 6.4Visible parts and their finish
  5. 6.5Safety parts: limits of prototyping
  6. 6.6Common errors and their cost
  7. 6.7Endless iterations and how to avoid them
  8. 6.8Workshop prototype archive
  9. 6.9Documented real cases
  10. 6.10Final project: complete prototyping cycle of a part
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Artec Studio (3D scanning), Ultimaker Cura, Blender, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for fit prototypes on the bodywork, functional validation of printed parts, and comparison of scans and CAD models. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, OT cybersecurity, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Interior parts and their fit

Using prototyping as a decision-making tool in restoration.

Brackets and anchorages

Creating shape and fit prototypes from scans.

Ducts and pipework

Designing functional prototypes with suitable materials.

Visible parts and their finish

Transferring the prototype to the manufacture of the final part.

Safety parts: limits of prototyping

Communicating technical specifications to clients and suppliers.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Rapid prototyping technicianAutomotive parts CAD designerReverse engineering technicianAdditive manufacturing technicianClassic vehicle restorerManufacturing supplier coordinator
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.

You will work with Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Artec Studio (3D scanning), Ultimaker Cura and Blender. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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