Additive Manufacturing Technologies

Program Overview

Aston University's Additive Manufacturing Technologies program is a 150-hour blended learning course that provides hands-on experience in designing for additive manufacturing. It covers various technologies, materials, and applications, preparing learners for careers in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and biomedical. The program is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experts and offers 1-to-1 support and access to a Design Studio for practical experience.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program name: Additive Manufacturing Technologies
• Program type: Professional short courses/CPD
• Duration: 150 hours
• Start date: May 2023
• Overview: This program provides a flexible blended learning experience for those interested in exploring the benefits of additive manufacturing across different industries.
• Objectives:
• Gain awareness of additive manufacturing technologies and materials, their costs, advantages, and limitations.
• Apply knowledge to identify and address causes of issues in design or manufacturing settings.
• Prepare parts or components for production using additive manufacturing techniques, including file preparation and post-processing planning.
• Description: The program offers hands-on experience in designing for additive manufacturing and explores various additive materials, including plastics, composites, metals, and ceramics.
It delves into pre-processing and post-processing techniques to maximize the benefits of this technology.

Outline:

• Course structure: The program blends online and on-campus learning, totaling 150 hours.
It includes:
• Specialist Session Activity:
15 hours
• Independent Activity:
115 hours
• Structured Activity:
10 hours
• Formative Assessment Activity:
This activity helps assess learner progress throughout the program.
• Course content: The program covers various aspects of additive manufacturing, including:
• Technologies and materials
• Design for additive manufacturing
• Pre-processing and post-processing techniques
• Applications in different industries
• Case studies and practical examples

Teaching:

• Teaching methods: The program utilizes a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical sessions.
• Faculty: The program is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of instructors with extensive experience in the additive manufacturing industry.
They have expertise in diverse fields such as medical, sports, aerospace, and production.
• Unique approaches: The program offers:
• 1-to-1 expert support to assist learners in applying their knowledge to real-world problems.
• Access to the Design Studio, equipped with software and hardware for hands-on experience.

Careers:

• Career paths: The program prepares learners for careers in various industries, including:
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Biomedical
• Product development
• Opportunities: Graduates can pursue roles such as:
• Additive manufacturing engineer
• Design engineer
• Production engineer
• Research and development engineer
• Outcomes: Completion of the program can lead to increased employability and career advancement in the field of additive manufacturing.

Other:

• The program is accredited, and learners receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the course.
• The course fee is £2,500, including VAT.
• The program is open to professionals and individuals with experience in CAD and/or manufacturing in an industrial setting.