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POLYMER-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR FLEXIBLE MASS CUSTOMISATION (45 HOURS)

Polymer-based Additive Manufacturing Processes for Flexible Mass Customisation
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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

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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.

In addition, please note that participants' SOA certificates will display the Skills Standard title, not the course title. For this course, the certificate will indicate the Skills Standard: Review Liquid-based Polymeric Additive Manufacturing to Determine Suitability of Manufacturing Components.

Sample of a Statement of Attainment (SOA) as shown below:
SSG SOA

The name printed on the Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by SkillsFuture Singapore is the Skills Standard title, such as a Technical Skills and Competency (TSC) title, rather than the course title. This is because the SOA is aligned with the national Skills Framework, ensuring consistent recognition across industries and among employers. While the course title describes the learning experience, the SOA certifies the specific nationally recognised competency attained.

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
All fees are inclusive of GST 9%.
Please note that fees and funding amount are subject to change.

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)

SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Registered or incorporated in Singapore
  • Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million

SME-sponsored Trainees:

  • Must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.
  • Courses have to be fully paid for by the employer.
  • Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman. 

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)

SkillsFuture Credit

For more information on the SkillsFuture funding schemes you are eligible for, please visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg

How course fees are calculated

TYPECATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS
International Participants Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ HoldersEmployer-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) ²SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹
Full Course Fee $4,000$4,000$4,000 $4,000 
SkillsFuture FundingNot 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
* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

About the trainers

Mr Justin Tan

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Mr Justin Tan is a Senior Research Engineer with A*STAR SIMTech’s Additive Innovation Centre. He received his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Product Development (Mechanical Engineering) from the Singapore University of Technology and Design. His main research areas include polymer additive manufacturing and materials characterization. His current research interest includes process development in polymer laser powder-bed fusion (selective laser sintering) and design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM).

Dr Wong Kin Keong

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Dr Wong Kin Keong is a Senior Scientist with A*STAR SIMTech. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research areas include metal laser powder-bed fusion, polymer and composites AM and material characterization. Dr Wong is currently working on large-format polymer printing and leads the institute’s Polymer AM team in various industrial applications.

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

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  • 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 NumberNext Intake(s)'s Training Period
(Click on the dates to view its schedules)
Registration Status

AM M1:

  • Smart Additive Manufacturing System (45 hours)
TGS-2018503489The course is temporarily unavailable while the training content is being reviewed. It will be relaunched soon. 

AM M2:

  • Powder-bed Additive Manufacturing Processes for Complex Functional Metallic Components (45 hours)
TGS-2019502770The course is temporarily unavailable while the training content is being reviewed. It will be relaunched soon. 

AM M3:

  • High Speed Additive Manufacturing Processes for Metallic Components (45 hours)
TGS-2019502887
EVE 2 Sep 2025 - 23 Oct 2025
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AM M4:

  • Polymer-based Additive Manufacturing Processes for Flexible Mass Customisation (45 hours)
TGS-2019503500
The course is temporarily unavailable while the training content is being reviewed. It will be relaunched soon.
Remarks: Participants are free to complete the modules in whichever order they prefer.

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.
  • Participants will be provided with digital course materials when attending our courses. Please note that printed copies will not be available.
Sessions
FD: Full day
AM: Morning
PM: Afternoon
EVE: Evening

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