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POLYMER-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR FLEXIBLE MASS CUSTOMISATION (45 HOURS)
- This module is offered under the Additive Manufacturing specialisation.
Introduction
This course aims to introduce the fundamental concept and theoretical knowledge of polymer-based
additive manufacturing (AM) processes to address high-mix low-volume production for applications in
the Precision Engineering industry, as well as other related industrial sectors.
Participants will acquire knowledge and skills on material and polymer AM selection to fulfil specific
functional requirements. New insight, understanding and more in-depth perspectives are gained on
various polymer-based AM processes, such as stereolithography, selective laser sintering, fused
deposition modelling, polymer jetting and other upcoming polymer AM processes. The course includes
industrial case studies and practical lab sessions to substantiate the technology adoption of polymer AM
processes in high-mix-low-volume production.
Why This Course
- Designed specifically to meet Singapore’s industry demand
- Delivered by technology experts with many years of industrial projects’ experience
- Highly practical and hands-on work intensive
- Latest knowledge and up-to-date technologies via industrial case-studies
Who Should Attend
This course is targeted at operation managers, manufacturing managers/engineers, production planning engineers, materials engineers, mechanical engineers, production engineers, foremen and skilled operators, quality control managers/engineers, materials purchasing engineers, laboratory managers and engineers, as well as all manufacturing industries with forming processes such as precision engineering, aerospace, biomedical, automotive, and electronics sectors.
What our Trainees say
The instructors have shared their vast knowledge of AM polymer printing and the materials for the course are well delivered.
Mr Tan Chia Yeow,
Participant from Feb 2024 intake
What You Will Learn
What You Will Learn
This module is designed to equip participants with industrial knowledge of polymer-based additive manufacturing (AM) processes.
Contents covered in this module include:
- Polymer materials used in additive manufacturing
- Principles of various polymer-based additive manufacturing systems
- Vat photopolymerisation (stereolithography)
- Material jetting (3D polymer jetting)
- Powder-bed fusion polymer additive manufacturing (selective laser sintering)
- Polymer powder-bed inkjet 3D printing
- Material extrusion process (fused deposition modelling)
- Post-processing of polymer additive manufacturing parts
- Design guidelines and file preparation of specific polymer additive manufacturing systems
- Advantages and challenges in additively manufactured polymer parts
- Industrial applications and case studies of polymer additive manufactured components
- Quality assessment of polymer additive manufactured parts and material feedstock
- Project-based case studies on polymer-based additive manufacturing systems
Upon Completion of This Course
Upon Completion of this Course
Electronic Statement of Attainment (SOA) certificates (in OpenCerts Formats) will be issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to participants who have attended and attained competency in the Singapore Skills Framework training modules.
Participants must also meet the following criteria to receive their SOAs:
- Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
- Take all assessments; and
- Pass the course.
Find out more about the WSQ SOA certificate.
Note: Trainees will have to bear the full course fee upon failure to meet either one of the criteria.
Pre-Requisites, Full and Nett Course Fees
Pre-Requisites
- Applicants should possess a degree in any discipline or a diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.
- Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications are still welcome to apply, but shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview for special approval.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Full Course Fee
The full course fee for this course is $4,000 before funding and prevailing GST.
Nett Course Fee
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above (MCES) ² | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ¹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| $4,360 | $1,308 | $508 | $508 |
LONG TERM VISIT PASS PLUS (LTVP+) HOLDERS
- The LTVP+ scheme applies to lawful foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens with (i) at least one Singapore Citizen child or are expecting one from the marriage, or at least three years of marriage, and (ii) where the Singapore Citizen sponsor is able to support the family.
- All LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ printed on the back of the card.
ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SMEs) SCHEME (ETSS)
The ¹Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme (ETSS) is for company-sponsored participants who are subject to the eligibility criteria shown below:
SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
SME-sponsored Trainees:
Further Info: This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA e.g. VWOs, societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are NOT eligible under Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible. |
SKILLSFUTURE MID-CAREER ENHANCED SUBSIDY (MCES)
- The ²SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) is meant for employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above.
SkillsFuture Credit
- All Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Opening SkillsFuture Credit and One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top Up) which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).
How course fees are calculated
| TYPE | CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS | |||
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) | |
| FUNDING SOURCE | ||||
| Not applicable for SkillsFuture Funding | SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) | SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ² | SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹ | |
| Full Course Fee | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | Not Applicable | ($2,800) | ($3,600) | ($3,600) |
| Nett Course Fee | $4,000 | $1,200 | $400 | $400 |
| GST 9% | $360 | $108* | $108* | $108* |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable to Training Provider | $4,360 | $1,308 | $508 | $508 |
Contact Us
- For technical enquiries, please contact:
Dr SUN Chen-Nan,
Email: cnsun@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Mr Justin TAN,
Email: justin_tan@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
- For general enquiries, please contact:
Mr TAN Lye King,
Email: tanlk@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Registration
- Please register for this course through our Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
- For the first question, please select "Modular Programmes".
- Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
- Once the next intake is confirmed to commence, SIMTech will contact the applicants to share the class information.
Schedules
| Modules | Skills Course Reference Number | Next Intake(s)'s Training Period (Click on the dates to view its schedules) | Registration Status |
AM M1:
| TGS-2018503489 | The course is temporarily unavailable while the training content is being reviewed. It will be relaunched soon. | |
AM M2:
| TGS-2019502770 | The course is temporarily unavailable while the training content is being reviewed. It will be relaunched soon. | |
AM M3:
| TGS-2019502887 |  2 Sep 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | |
AM M4:
| TGS-2019503500 | The course is temporarily unavailable while the training content is being reviewed. It will be relaunched soon. |
Note: SIMTech and ARTC reserve the right to change the class/schedule/course fee or any details about the course without prior notice to the participants.
Announcement:
- From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.
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