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Master’s in Field Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Repair Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in field additive manufacturing and rapid repair engineering: 12 modules covering additive manufacturing in deployed environments, material extrusion, powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition and repair, reverse engineering, DfAM, materials, quality and certification, the digital supply chain and workshop safety, 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

Select additive technologies according to the application.

02

Manufacture and repair components in deployed environments.

03

Apply reverse engineering and digitisation of spare parts.

04

Design parts optimised for additive manufacturing.

05

Characterise materials and qualify processes.

06

Integrate additive manufacturing into the logistics chain.

07

Manage safety and environmental impact in additive workshops.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Additive manufacturing engineers.
  • Reverse engineering specialists.
  • Additive process quality engineers.
  • Component repair engineers.
  • DfAM designers.
  • Digital supply chain managers.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in defence.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO/ASTM 52900 (additive manufacturing: general principles and terminology)
  • ISO/ASTM 52920 (qualification principles for industrial additive manufacturing processes)
  • ISO/ASTM 52910 (design for additive manufacturing)
  • ASTM F3001 (Ti6Al4V ELI by powder bed fusion)
  • ISO 17296 (additive manufacturing: general principles)
  • Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) (equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres)
  • AQAP-2110 (NATO quality assurance requirements)
  • Ansys Additive
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • nTopology
  • Materialise Magics
  • GOM Inspect
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Additive technologies according to ISO/ASTM 52900
  2. 1.2Logistics advantages of point-of-use manufacturing
  3. 1.3Experience in bases, ships and humanitarian aid
  4. 1.4Deployable manufacturing containers
  5. 1.5Limitations in austere environments
  6. 1.6The digital supply chain
  7. 1.7Intellectual property of designs
  8. 1.8Quality and certification of parts
  9. 1.9Technology roadmap
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of a deployable fabrication laboratory
  1. 2.1Fundamentals of FDM/FFF
  2. 2.2Engineering polymers: PA, PEEK and ULTEM
  3. 2.3Continuous fibre composites
  4. 2.4Process parameters
  5. 2.5Anisotropy and orientation
  6. 2.6Large-scale pellet extrusion
  7. 2.7Concrete printing
  8. 2.8Post-processing
  9. 2.9Ruggedised equipment for the field
  10. 2.10Lab: parameter optimisation in FFF printing
  1. 3.1Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF)
  2. 3.2Electron beam melting
  3. 3.3Alloys: Ti6Al4V, 316L, Inconel and AlSi10Mg
  4. 3.4Parameters and energy density
  5. 3.5Defects: porosity and cracks
  6. 3.6Residual stresses
  7. 3.7Safe powder handling
  8. 3.8Heat treatments and HIP
  9. 3.9Finish machining
  10. 3.10Practical: distortion simulation with Ansys Additive
  1. 4.1Laser and arc DED processes
  2. 4.2WAAM: wire arc additive manufacturing
  3. 4.3Cold spray for repair
  4. 4.4Cladding of worn components
  5. 4.5Repair of blades and shafts
  6. 4.6Metallurgy of the repaired zone
  7. 4.7Inspection of repairs
  8. 4.8Robotisation of DED processes
  9. 4.9Portable equipment
  10. 4.10Case study: shaft repair by DED
  1. 5.13D scanning with structured light and laser
  2. 5.2Photogrammetry of parts
  3. 5.3CAD reconstruction from meshes
  4. 5.4Tolerance measurement
  5. 5.5Digital spare parts libraries
  6. 5.6Technical data management
  7. 5.7STEP, STL and 3MF formats
  8. 5.8Cybersecurity of design files
  9. 5.9Digital traceability
  10. 5.10Lab: reverse engineering with a scanner and Fusion 360
  1. 6.1DfAM design rules
  2. 6.2Topology optimisation
  3. 6.3Lattice structures
  4. 6.4Part consolidation
  5. 6.5Support design
  6. 6.6Generative design
  7. 6.7Process simulation
  8. 6.8Tolerances and fits
  9. 6.9Design for repair
  10. 6.10Practical: topology optimisation of a bracket
  1. 7.1Mechanical properties of additive parts
  2. 7.2Tensile and fatigue testing
  3. 7.3Microstructure and metallography
  4. 7.4Powder and material recycling
  5. 7.5Environmental durability
  6. 7.6Sustainable and recycled materials
  7. 7.7Materials databases
  8. 7.8Materials certification
  9. 7.9Machine-to-machine variability
  10. 7.10Workshop: statistical analysis of tensile tests
  1. 8.1ISO/ASTM 52920 and qualification
  2. 8.2In-process monitoring
  3. 8.3Industrial computed tomography
  4. 8.4Non-destructive testing of additive parts
  5. 8.5Process qualification
  6. 8.6Aeronautical certification of parts
  7. 8.7Batch traceability
  8. 8.8Quality management
  9. 8.9Industry standards
  10. 8.10Practical: qualification plan for a part
  1. 9.1Digital inventory models
  2. 9.2Analysis of candidates for additive manufacturing
  3. 9.3Part cost versus stock
  4. 9.4Response times
  5. 9.5Distributed manufacturing networks
  6. 9.6Design contracts and licences
  7. 9.7Information security
  8. 9.8Integration with logistics systems
  9. 9.9Performance indicators
  10. 9.10Case study: selection of candidate spare parts
  1. 10.1Risks of metal powders
  2. 10.2Particle and VOC emissions
  3. 10.3Laser safety
  4. 10.4Fire and explosion prevention (ATEX)
  5. 10.5Protective equipment
  6. 10.6Waste management
  7. 10.7Life-cycle assessment
  8. 10.8Occupational regulations
  9. 10.9Staff training
  10. 10.10Workshop: risk assessment of an additive workshop
  1. 11.1Technology implementation plan
  2. 11.2Equipment selection
  3. 11.3Operator training
  4. 11.4Project management
  5. 11.5Investment and operating costs
  6. 11.6European programmes and success stories
  7. 11.7Transfer to civil applications
  8. 11.8Open innovation
  9. 11.9Future trends
  10. 11.10Practical: investment analysis of a deployable workshop
  1. 12.1Definition of the need
  2. 12.2Selection of part and process
  3. 12.3Reverse engineering or design
  4. 12.4Optimisation and simulation
  5. 12.5Manufacturing or virtual prototyping
  6. 12.6Qualification plan
  7. 12.7Logistics and economic assessment
  8. 12.8Conclusions and future work
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

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 you can combine it with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys Additive, Autodesk Fusion 360, nTopology, Materialise Magics and GOM Inspect, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for optimising print parameters, reverse engineering of spare parts and qualification of parts through mechanical testing. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO/ASTM 52900, ISO/ASTM 52920, ISO/ASTM 52910, ASTM F3001, ISO 17296, Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX), AQAP-2110.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO/ASTM 52900, ISO/ASTM 52920 and ISO/ASTM 52910 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Ansys Additive, Autodesk Fusion 360, nTopology, Materialise Magics and GOM Inspect, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A complete field additive manufacturing or repair solution for a real part, from need and process selection to design, simulation, qualification plan and logistics and economic assessment, 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.

Need and process selection
Define the need and select the part and the most suitable additive process.
Reverse engineering or design
Digitise the part by 3D scanning or design it in Fusion 360.
Optimisation and simulation
Optimise the part with DfAM and simulate the process with Ansys Additive.
Qualification plan
Draw up a qualification plan in line with ISO/ASTM 52920.
Master's Thesis
The complete solution with logistics and economic assessment, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Additive Manufacturing EngineerReverse Engineering SpecialistAdditive Process Quality EngineerComponent Repair EngineerDfAM DesignerDigital Supply Chain Manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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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 Ansys Additive, Autodesk Fusion 360, nTopology, Materialise Magics and GOM Inspect, 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 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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