Master’s in Additive Manufacturing for Critical Service Parts Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in additive manufacturing engineering for critical-service parts, structured in 12 modules covering metal powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, materials, design for additive manufacturing, post-processing, fatigue, non-destructive testing, qualification and on-demand spare parts, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Select additive technologies according to the part.
Design parts optimised for additive manufacturing.
Define the post-processing of critical parts.
Assess mechanical and fatigue properties.
Inspect parts using non-destructive testing.
Qualify processes and parts for critical service.
Implement on-demand spare parts using economic criteria.
Who it's for
- Additive manufacturing engineers moving into critical-service applications.
- Design for additive manufacturing engineers.
- Additive manufacturing quality engineers.
- Metallic materials specialists.
- Digital spare-parts managers.
- Post-processing technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the rail sector.
What you'll work with
- UNE-EN ISO/ASTM 52900 (additive manufacturing: terminology)
- ISO/ASTM 52904 (metal powder bed fusion for critical applications)
- ISO/ASTM 52920 (qualification of additive manufacturing processes)
- ISO/ASTM 52901 (purchasing additively manufactured parts)
- ASTM F3302 (titanium alloys by powder bed fusion)
- Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) (equipment for explosive atmospheres)
- UNE-EN ISO 9001 (quality management)
- Materialise Magics
- Altair Inspire
- Ansys Additive
- nTop
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Additive manufacturing technologies1.2Critical and non-critical parts1.3Use cases in machinery and transport1.4Advantages over conventional manufacturing1.5Technical and economic limitations1.6Digital spare-parts inventory1.7Regulatory framework for additive manufacturing1.8Value chain and stakeholders1.9Industrial maturity of the technology1.10Case study: screening of candidate parts
2.1Laser powder bed fusion2.2Electron beam melting2.3Process parameters2.4Scanning strategies2.5Supports and orientation2.6Residual stresses in the process2.7Typical fusion defects2.8In-process monitoring2.9Productivity and costs2.10Laboratory: preparing a build job
3.1Laser powder deposition3.2Wire arc deposition3.3Manufacturing large parts3.4Repair of worn components3.5Functional surface cladding3.6Geometry control3.7Post-deposition machining3.8Metallurgical quality of the deposit3.9Applications in mining and rail3.10Practical exercise: repairing a shaft by laser deposition
4.1Stainless and tool steels4.2Titanium alloys4.3Nickel alloys4.4Aluminium alloys4.5Powder quality and reuse4.6Microstructure of printed parts4.7Anisotropy of properties4.8Engineering polymers and composites4.9New alloys for additive manufacturing4.10Laboratory: metal powder analysis
5.1Design rules for additive manufacturing5.2Topology optimisation of parts5.3Lightweight lattice structures5.4Part consolidation5.5Redesign of existing spare parts5.6Reverse engineering by scanning5.7Process simulation5.8Tolerances and functional surfaces5.9Design for post-processing5.10Workshop: redesigning a bracket with topology optimisation
6.1Support removal6.2Stress-relief heat treatments6.3Hot isostatic pressing6.4Finish machining6.5Surface finishing by machining6.6Shot peening and polishing6.7Protective surface treatments6.8Cleaning of internal channels6.9Dimensional inspection by scanning6.10Practical exercise: post-processing sequence for a critical part
7.1Static properties of printed parts7.2Fatigue behaviour7.3Effect of porosity7.4Effect of surface roughness7.5Fracture toughness7.6High-temperature properties7.7Property databases7.8Design factors7.9Comparison with forged parts7.10Laboratory: fatigue testing of printed specimens
8.1Industrial computed tomography8.2Ultrasonic testing of printed parts8.3Liquid penetrant inspection8.4Digital radiography of parts8.5Detection of porosity and lack of fusion8.6Acceptance criteria8.7Witness specimen testing8.8In-process monitoring as evidence8.9Inspection plans8.10Practical exercise: interpreting a CT scan
9.1Machine and process qualification9.2Material qualification9.3Part qualification9.4ISO/ASTM 52900 standards9.5Reference rail and aerospace requirements9.6Certification by classification societies9.7Digital process traceability9.8Configuration management9.9Manufacturer liability9.10Case study: qualification plan for a rail spare part
10.1Digital inventory catalogue10.2Selection of parts for printing10.3Decentralised manufacturing close to the customer10.4Manufacturing at remote sites10.5Intellectual property and licensing10.6Lead times and costs compared10.7Printing service providers10.8Logistics of printed spare parts10.9Industrial success stories10.10Practical exercise: economic analysis of an on-demand spare part
11.1Quality system for additive manufacturing11.2Raw material control11.3Statistical process control11.4Non-conformity management11.5Safety in powder handling11.6Explosive atmospheres in additive manufacturing11.7Process sustainability11.8Supplier audits11.9Continuous process improvement11.10Case study: audit of a printing supplier
12.1Selection of the part12.2Requirements analysis12.3Redesign for additive manufacturing12.4Process and material selection12.5Post-processing plan12.6Test plan12.7Qualification plan12.8Economic analysis of the solution12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Materialise Magics, Altair Inspire, Ansys Additive and nTop, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for preparing metal print jobs, CT scanning of printed parts and qualification of critical spare parts. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UNE-EN ISO/ASTM 52900, ISO/ASTM 52904, ISO/ASTM 52920, ISO/ASTM 52901, ASTM F3302, Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX), UNE-EN ISO 9001.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Materialise Magics, Altair Inspire, Ansys Additive and nTop, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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