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Master’s in Advanced Manufacturing and Composites for Defence Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in advanced manufacturing and composites engineering for defence. 12 modules covering high-performance machining, composites manufacturing, joining and assembly, treatments and coatings, non-destructive testing, automation and robotics, digital manufacturing, quality and qualification, sustainability and industrial management, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the manufacturing requirements of the defence sector.

02

Apply advanced machining to difficult alloys.

03

Industrialise composites manufacturing processes.

04

Select joining techniques and surface treatments.

05

Implement automated non-destructive inspection.

06

Digitalise and automate manufacturing processes.

07

Manage manufacturing quality and sustainability.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Advanced manufacturing engineers
  • Composites process engineers
  • Machining engineers working with titanium and superalloys
  • Welding engineers
  • Industrial automation engineers
  • Process quality engineers
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the defence industry
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 9100:2018 (quality management systems for aviation, space and defence)
  • AQAP 2110 (NATO quality requirements for design, development and production)
  • EN 4179 (qualification and approval of non-destructive testing personnel)
  • ISO 3834 (quality requirements for fusion welding)
  • Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH) (registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals)
  • ISO 10218 (robots and robotic devices: safety requirements)
  • SAE AMS 2750 (pyrometry)
  • Siemens NX CAM
  • Vericut
  • Siemens Tecnomatix
  • Fibersim (Siemens)
  • Minitab
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Manufacturing requirements in defence
  2. 1.2Critical and strategic materials
  3. 1.3Conventional and advanced processes
  4. 1.4Low-volume, high-mix manufacturing
  5. 1.5Manufacturing readiness (MRL)
  6. 1.6Industrial strategic autonomy
  7. 1.7European Defence Fund and research
  8. 1.8Legal and ethical framework
  9. 1.9Export control of manufacturing technologies
  10. 1.10Case study: process map of a structural part
  1. 2.1Machining of titanium alloys
  2. 2.2Machining of superalloys
  3. 2.3High-speed machining
  4. 2.4Five-axis machining
  5. 2.5CAM programming
  6. 2.6Surface integrity
  7. 2.7Machining of thin-walled parts
  8. 2.8Tool monitoring
  9. 2.9Machining simulation
  10. 2.10Lab: CAM strategy for a titanium part
  1. 3.1Prepregs and their handling
  2. 3.2Automated lay-up (ATL and AFP)
  3. 3.3Autoclave curing
  4. 3.4Out-of-autoclave processes
  5. 3.5Resin infusion
  6. 3.6RTM and its variants
  7. 3.7Thermoplastic composites and consolidation
  8. 3.8Tooling for composites
  9. 3.9Manufacturing defects and their prevention
  10. 3.10Practical: cure cycle of a laminate
  1. 4.1Friction stir welding
  2. 4.2Laser and electron beam welding
  3. 4.3Welding of high-strength steels
  4. 4.4Structural adhesive bonding
  5. 4.5Riveting and fasteners
  6. 4.6Hybrid metal-composite joints
  7. 4.7Automated assembly
  8. 4.8Quality control of joints
  9. 4.9Welding standards
  10. 4.10Case study: friction stir welding procedure
  1. 5.1Heat treatment of steels and alloys
  2. 5.2Surface treatments
  3. 5.3Thermal spraying
  4. 5.4Thermal barrier coatings
  5. 5.5Anodising and corrosion protection
  6. 5.6Replacement of hexavalent chromium
  7. 5.7Grit blasting and shot peening
  8. 5.8Process control
  9. 5.9NADCAP audits
  10. 5.10Workshop: substitution plan for a restricted coating
  1. 6.1Automated ultrasonics
  2. 6.2Phased array
  3. 6.3Computed tomography
  4. 6.4Active thermography
  5. 6.5Eddy currents
  6. 6.6Digital radiography
  7. 6.7Automated robotic inspection
  8. 6.8Acceptance criteria
  9. 6.9EN 4179 personnel certification
  10. 6.10Lab: ultrasonic inspection of a panel
  1. 7.1Industrial robotics in manufacturing
  2. 7.2Collaborative robots
  3. 7.3Flexible cells
  4. 7.4Offline programming
  5. 7.5Machine vision
  6. 7.6Handling systems
  7. 7.7Machine safety
  8. 7.8Integration with MES
  9. 7.9Return on investment
  10. 7.10Practical: simulation of a robotic cell
  1. 8.1Manufacturing digital thread
  2. 8.2Process digital twin
  3. 8.3MES systems
  4. 8.4Material traceability
  5. 8.5Process data analytics
  6. 8.6Predictive maintenance of machines
  7. 8.7Artificial intelligence in quality
  8. 8.8Industrial cybersecurity
  9. 8.9IIoT architectures
  10. 8.10Case study: digital twin of a curing process
  1. 9.1EN 9100 in manufacturing
  2. 9.2AQAP 2110
  3. 9.3Process qualification
  4. 9.4First article inspection
  5. 9.5Statistical process control
  6. 9.6Non-conformance management
  7. 9.7Materials and traceability
  8. 9.8Counterfeit prevention
  9. 9.9Customer audits
  10. 9.10Workshop: qualification plan for a new process
  1. 10.1Energy efficiency
  2. 10.2Waste reduction
  3. 10.3Composites recycling
  4. 10.4REACH substances
  5. 10.5Life cycle assessment
  6. 10.6Near-net-shape manufacturing
  7. 10.7Circular economy
  8. 10.8Carbon footprint
  9. 10.9Sustainability reporting
  10. 10.10Practical: comparative life cycle assessment of two processes
  1. 11.1Capacity planning
  2. 11.2Industrial investment
  3. 11.3Industrialisation project management
  4. 11.4Industrial and information security
  5. 11.5Export control
  6. 11.6Talent management
  7. 11.7Health and safety
  8. 11.8Professional ethics
  9. 11.9Social responsibility
  10. 11.10Case study: investment plan for a new line
  1. 12.1Selection of the product or process
  2. 12.2Analysis of the current process
  3. 12.3Technology proposal
  4. 12.4Simulation or testing
  5. 12.5Qualification plan
  6. 12.6Economic analysis
  7. 12.7Sustainability analysis
  8. 12.8Conclusions
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The programme is delivered 100% online 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 each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens NX CAM, Vericut, Siemens Tecnomatix, Fibersim (Siemens) and Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for CAM programming of parts in difficult alloys, composite cure cycles and automated ultrasonic inspection. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: EN 9100:2018; AQAP 2110; EN 4179; ISO 3834; Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH); ISO 10218; SAE AMS 2750.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of EN 9100:2018, AQAP 2110 and EN 4179 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Siemens NX CAM, Vericut, Siemens Tecnomatix, Fibersim (Siemens) and Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A technology proposal for an advanced manufacturing product or process, with simulation or testing, qualification plan and economic analysis, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Process analysis
Map the current process of the selected structural part or product.
Machining and composites
Define the CAM strategy and composite cure cycle for the proposed technology.
Inspection and automation
Plan automated ultrasonic inspection and simulate a robotic cell.
Qualification and sustainability
Draw up the process qualification plan and a comparative life cycle assessment.
Master's Thesis
A complete advanced manufacturing technology proposal, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Advanced manufacturing engineerComposites process engineerMachining engineerWelding engineerIndustrial automation engineerProcess quality engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

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 Siemens NX CAM, Vericut, Siemens Tecnomatix, Fibersim (Siemens) and Minitab, 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 programme 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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