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Master’s in Prototyping, 3D Printing & Custom Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in prototyping, 3D printing and custom motorcycle engineering, structured in 12 modules covering digitisation and reverse engineering, design for additive manufacturing, polymer and metal 3D printing, traditional fabrication, custom design and the legalisation of modifications under ISO/ASTM 52900 and ISO/ASTM 52910, 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

Apply rapid prototyping techniques to motorcycle development.

02

Digitise components using 3D scanning and reverse engineering.

03

Design parts for 3D printing in polymers and metals.

04

Manufacture functional prototypes and low-volume parts.

05

Develop custom projects using sound technical and aesthetic criteria.

06

Legalise modifications and parts on registered vehicles.

07

Develop a custom motorcycle project with prototyped parts.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Prototype engineers working on motorcycle development.
  • Additive manufacturing technicians moving into automotive and two-wheeler parts.
  • Custom motorcycle designers seeking stronger engineering foundations.
  • Motorcycle builders and converters who fabricate their own parts.
  • Modifications and type-approval engineers handling custom vehicles.
  • Entrepreneurs running or planning a custom workshop.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join custom motorcycle workshops.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO/ASTM 52900 (additive manufacturing — general principles and terminology)
  • ISO/ASTM 52910 (additive manufacturing — design requirements, guidelines and recommendations)
  • ISO 2768-1 (general tolerances for linear and angular dimensions)
  • Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (approval and market surveillance of two- and three-wheel vehicles)
  • Royal Decree 866/2010 (Spanish regulation on vehicle modifications)
  • Vehicle Modifications Manual (Spanish Ministry of Industry guide to vehicle modifications)
  • ISO 5817 (quality levels for imperfections in welded joints)
  • ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
  • Fusion 360
  • Artec Studio
  • PrusaSlicer
  • Materialise Magics
  • SolidWorks
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Types of prototypes
  2. 1.2Visual and functional prototypes
  3. 1.3Validation prototypes
  4. 1.4Rapid 3D form iteration
  5. 1.5Cost and lead times
  6. 1.6Available prototyping technologies
  7. 1.7Prototyping at major manufacturers
  8. 1.8Prototyping in workshops
  9. 1.9Prototype management
  10. 1.10Case study: prototype cycle for a fairing
  1. 2.1Handheld scanners
  2. 2.2Photogrammetry for large parts
  3. 2.3Point cloud processing
  4. 2.4Meshes and repair
  5. 2.5Surface reconstruction
  6. 2.6Scanning frames
  7. 2.7Scanning the rider
  8. 2.8Accuracy and tolerances
  9. 2.9Exchange formats
  10. 2.10Lab: scanning a fuel tank
  1. 3.1Design rules by technology
  2. 3.2Orientation and supports
  3. 3.3Wall thicknesses and reinforcements
  4. 3.4Joints and assemblies
  5. 3.5Threaded inserts in printed parts
  6. 3.6Fit tolerances
  7. 3.7Design of split parts
  8. 3.8Internal lightweighting with infills
  9. 3.9File preparation
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: redesigning a bracket for printing
  1. 4.1FDM fused deposition
  2. 4.2SLA resin stereolithography
  3. 4.3SLS selective laser sintering
  4. 4.4PETG, ASA and nylon materials
  5. 4.5Fibre-reinforced composites
  6. 4.6UV and temperature resistance
  7. 4.7Surface finishes of parts
  8. 4.8Painting printed parts
  9. 4.9Cost per part
  10. 4.10Lab: printing a side panel
  1. 5.1Powder bed fusion
  2. 5.2Titanium and aluminium parts
  3. 5.3External printing services
  4. 5.4Post-processing of metals
  5. 5.5Finish machining
  6. 5.6Printing moulds
  7. 5.7Casting with printed patterns
  8. 5.83D-printed tooling
  9. 5.9Validation of metal parts
  10. 5.10Case study: titanium footpeg bracket
  1. 6.1CNC milling of prototypes
  2. 6.2Laser cutting and bending
  3. 6.3TIG welding of frames
  4. 6.4Weld quality to ISO 5817
  5. 6.5Sheet metal forming
  6. 6.6Glass and carbon fibre in the workshop
  7. 6.7Seat upholstery
  8. 6.8Painting and finishes
  9. 6.9Chrome plating and anodising
  10. 6.10Workshop: fabricating a subframe
  1. 7.1History of custom culture
  2. 7.2Café racer style
  3. 7.3Bobber and chopper
  4. 7.4Scrambler and tracker
  5. 7.5Restomod conversion style
  6. 7.6Aesthetics and proportions
  7. 7.7Influences and scenes
  8. 7.8Benchmark builders
  9. 7.9Current trends in the sector
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: analysis of a custom project
  1. 8.1Choosing the base bike
  2. 8.2Concept and sketches
  3. 8.3Subframe modification
  4. 8.4Tanks and seats
  5. 8.5Handlebars and controls
  6. 8.6Lighting and electrics
  7. 8.7Exhausts and intake
  8. 8.8Wheels and brakes
  9. 8.9Balancing aesthetics and function
  10. 8.10Case study: converting a naked bike into a café racer
  1. 9.1Risks of modifying the frame
  2. 9.2Bracket calculations
  3. 9.3Brakes and safety
  4. 9.4Regulatory lighting after modification
  5. 9.5Ergonomics and control
  6. 9.6Electrics and fire risk
  7. 9.7Validation tests
  8. 9.8Technical product documentation
  9. 9.9Responsibility of the builder
  10. 9.10Workshop: risk analysis of a modification
  1. 10.1Framework of Royal Decree 866/2010
  2. 10.2Vehicle Modifications Manual
  3. 10.3Modification codes
  4. 10.4Drafting the technical project
  5. 10.5Workshop certificate
  6. 10.6Conformity report
  7. 10.7Periodic technical vehicle inspection
  8. 10.8Use of type-approved parts
  9. 10.9Common modification cases
  10. 10.10Practical exercise: modification file for a subframe
  1. 11.1Business model of a custom workshop
  2. 11.2Conversion kits
  3. 11.3Small-series production
  4. 11.4Costs and pricing
  5. 11.5Brand and communication
  6. 11.6Trade fairs and events
  7. 11.7Online sales
  8. 11.8Intellectual property of designs
  9. 11.9Product warranties and claims
  10. 11.10Case study: business plan for conversion kits
  1. 12.1Project concept
  2. 12.2Digitisation of the base bike
  3. 12.3Part design
  4. 12.4Prototype manufacture
  5. 12.5Integration and assembly
  6. 12.6Safety validation
  7. 12.7Legalisation file
  8. 12.8Evaluation of the result
  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. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Fusion 360, Artec Studio, PrusaSlicer, Materialise Magics and SolidWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: 3D scanning of a frame and design of bespoke parts, manufacture of fairing prototypes by 3D printing and legalisation of a modification on a custom motorcycle. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO/ASTM 52900, ISO/ASTM 52910, ISO 2768-1, Regulation (EU) 168/2013, Royal Decree 866/2010, Vehicle Modifications Manual, ISO 5817, ISO 9001.

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 52910, ISO 2768-1 and Royal Decree 866/2010 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Fusion 360, Artec Studio, PrusaSlicer, Materialise Magics and SolidWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a custom motorcycle project with prototyped parts, from digitisation of the base bike to safety validation and the legalisation file, 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.

3D scanning of a tank
Digitise a fuel tank with a handheld scanner and process the point cloud and mesh.
Bracket redesign for printing
Redesign a bracket following additive design rules for orientation, supports and tolerances.
Printed and fabricated parts
Print a side panel in polymer and fabricate a subframe using traditional methods.
Modification file
Prepare the risk analysis and legalisation file for a subframe modification.
Master's Thesis
A custom motorcycle project with prototyped parts, from digitisation of the base bike to safety validation and the legalisation file, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Prototype engineerAdditive manufacturing technicianCustom motorcycle designerMotorcycle builder and converterModifications and type-approval engineerCustom workshop entrepreneur
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • 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 Fusion 360, Artec Studio, PrusaSlicer, Materialise Magics and SolidWorks, 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, plus 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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