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Master’s in Military-Grade Additive Manufacturing Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in military-grade additive manufacturing engineering. 12 modules covering AM processes, materials, design for additive manufacturing, process physics, post-processing, inspection and testing, qualification and certification, the additive quality system, distributed manufacturing and digital thread security, 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 additive manufacturing processes and their applications.

02

Select materials and control powder.

03

Design parts for additive manufacturing.

04

Understand the process physics and its defects.

05

Plan post-processing, inspection and testing.

06

Qualify machines, processes and parts to standards.

07

Manage distributed manufacturing and data security.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Additive manufacturing engineers
  • Materials engineers working with metal powders and polymers
  • Process qualification engineers
  • DfAM designers
  • Industrial tomography specialists
  • Digital spare parts managers
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the defence industry
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO/ASTM 52900 (additive manufacturing: general principles and terminology)
  • ASTM F3302 (additive manufacturing of titanium alloys by powder bed fusion)
  • AWS D20.1 (specification for fabrication of metal components using additive manufacturing)
  • NASA-STD-6030 (additive manufacturing requirements for spaceflight systems)
  • ISO/ASTM 52920 (qualification requirements for industrial additive manufacturing)
  • EN 9100:2018 (quality management systems for aviation, space and defence)
  • Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX) (equipment for explosive atmospheres)
  • Materialise Magics
  • Ansys Additive
  • nTop
  • Altair Inspire
  • Volume Graphics VGSTUDIO MAX
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Process classification according to ISO/ASTM 52900
  2. 1.2Powder bed fusion
  3. 1.3Directed energy deposition
  4. 1.4Binder jetting
  5. 1.5Material extrusion
  6. 1.6Vat photopolymerisation
  7. 1.7Additive manufacturing of metals and polymers
  8. 1.8Applications in aerospace and defence
  9. 1.9Legal and ethical framework
  10. 1.10Case study: process selection for a spare part
  1. 2.1Metal powders: production and characterisation
  2. 2.2Titanium Ti-6Al-4V
  3. 2.3Nickel superalloys
  4. 2.4Stainless and tool steels
  5. 2.5Aluminium alloys
  6. 2.6Engineering polymers: PEEK and PEKK
  7. 2.7Reinforced composites
  8. 2.8Powder reuse and control
  9. 2.9Materials standards
  10. 2.10Lab: characterisation of a metal powder
  1. 3.1DfAM design rules
  2. 3.2Topology optimisation
  3. 3.3Lattice structures
  4. 3.4Part consolidation
  5. 3.5Supports and orientation
  6. 3.6Tolerances and finishes
  7. 3.7Design of internal channels
  8. 3.8Distortion simulation
  9. 3.9Generative design tools
  10. 3.10Practical: topology optimisation of a bracket
  1. 4.1Laser-material interaction
  2. 4.2Melt pool and solidification
  3. 4.3Microstructure and anisotropy
  4. 4.4Residual stresses
  5. 4.5Defects: porosity and lack of fusion
  6. 4.6Process parameters
  7. 4.7Process windows
  8. 4.8Process simulation
  9. 4.9In-situ monitoring
  10. 4.10Lab: thermal process simulation with Ansys Additive
  1. 5.1Support removal
  2. 5.2Stress relief treatment
  3. 5.3Hot isostatic pressing
  4. 5.4Heat treatments
  5. 5.5Finish machining
  6. 5.6Surface treatments
  7. 5.7Powder removal
  8. 5.8Shot blasting
  9. 5.9Inspection after post-processing
  10. 5.10Case study: post-processing route for a titanium part
  1. 6.1Industrial computed tomography
  2. 6.2Porosity detection
  3. 6.3Mechanical testing
  4. 6.4Fatigue in additive parts
  5. 6.5Witness coupons
  6. 6.6Dimensional inspection
  7. 6.7Advanced non-destructive testing
  8. 6.8Acceptance criteria
  9. 6.9Property databases
  10. 6.10Practical: tomography analysis of a part
  1. 7.1Machine qualification
  2. 7.2Process qualification
  3. 7.3Material qualification
  4. 7.4Part qualification
  5. 7.5ASTM F3302 and related standards
  6. 7.6AWS D20.1 for metal components
  7. 7.7NASA-STD-6030 as a reference
  8. 7.8Military airworthiness requirements
  9. 7.9Part classification by criticality
  10. 7.10Workshop: qualification plan for a class B part
  1. 8.1ISO/ASTM 52920 requirements
  2. 8.2EN 9100 in additive manufacturing
  3. 8.3Process configuration control
  4. 8.4Digital traceability
  5. 8.5Powder management
  6. 8.6Change control
  7. 8.7Audits
  8. 8.8Non-conformance management
  9. 8.9Continuous improvement
  10. 8.10Case study: powder control procedure
  1. 9.1On-demand spare parts
  2. 9.2Point-of-use manufacturing
  3. 9.3Digital inventories
  4. 9.4Reverse engineering of obsolete parts
  5. 9.5Logistics in austere environments
  6. 9.6Deployable equipment: quality challenges
  7. 9.7Obsolescence management
  8. 9.8Armed forces experience from open sources
  9. 9.9Cost-benefit analysis
  10. 9.10Practical: business case for digital spares
  1. 10.1Digital thread security
  2. 10.2Protection of build files
  3. 10.3Machine cybersecurity
  4. 10.4Design integrity and authentication
  5. 10.5Intellectual property of spare parts
  6. 10.6Technical data licensing
  7. 10.7Export control of technical data
  8. 10.8Prevention of misuse
  9. 10.9Data governance
  10. 10.10Workshop: risk analysis of the additive digital thread
  1. 11.1Safety in powder handling
  2. 11.2Explosive atmospheres
  3. 11.3Respiratory protection
  4. 11.4Waste management
  5. 11.5Life cycle assessment
  6. 11.6Material efficiency
  7. 11.7Ethics of decentralised manufacturing
  8. 11.8Legal framework
  9. 11.9Professional responsibility
  10. 11.10Case study: ATEX assessment of a powder facility
  1. 12.1Part selection
  2. 12.2Redesign for additive manufacturing
  3. 12.3Material and process selection
  4. 12.4Process simulation
  5. 12.5Post-processing plan
  6. 12.6Qualification plan
  7. 12.7Economic 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 Materialise Magics, Ansys Additive, nTop, Altair Inspire and Volume Graphics VGSTUDIO MAX, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for design for additive manufacturing and topology optimisation, simulation of powder bed fusion processes, and part qualification with tomography and mechanical testing. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO/ASTM 52900; ASTM F3302; AWS D20.1; NASA-STD-6030; ISO/ASTM 52920; EN 9100:2018; Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX).

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO/ASTM 52900, ASTM F3302 and AWS D20.1 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Materialise Magics, Ansys Additive, nTop, Altair Inspire and Volume Graphics VGSTUDIO MAX, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The redesign of a part for additive manufacturing, with process simulation, post-processing and qualification plan, 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.

Part and process selection
Select the part, its material and the most suitable additive process.
Redesign for AM
Redesign the part with DfAM rules and topology optimisation.
Process simulation
Simulate the build thermally and plan the post-processing route.
Qualification
Define the part qualification plan with tomography and mechanical testing.
Master's Thesis
A complete additive part project with economic analysis, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Additive manufacturing engineerMaterials engineerProcess qualification engineerDfAM designerIndustrial tomography specialistDigital spare parts manager
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 Materialise Magics, Ansys Additive, nTop, Altair Inspire and Volume Graphics VGSTUDIO MAX, 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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