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Methods Of Qualification And Certification For Additive Manufacturing
(MasterClass in IMPLEMENTING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IN PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT)
- The Masterclass is jointly organised by A*STAR SIMTech, A*STAR ARTC, A*STAR Additive Innovation Centre (AIC) and ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE).
- This Masterclass is supported by the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster (NAMIC Singapore).
- For International Participants: Register your interest in receiving our August 2025 masterclass updates. We will share information regarding participation, requirements, and other relevant details as they become available.
Introduction
Our Masterclass provides comprehensive coverage of the requirements and routes to validation for metal additive manufacturing (AM) parts produced by powder-bed fusion (PBF) and directed energy deposition (DED) manufacturing processes. This three-day training programme, spread over five sessions, is based on ISO and ASTM standards and is intended for individuals who use, or plan to use, AM in serial or critical applications and would like to learn more about the routes to Qualification and Certification. Participants are expected to have a solid background in Additive Manufacturing.The programme leverages recent case studies from the PBF and DED world to provide context for structural integrity challenges and opportunities. Our expert trainers have extensive in-depth experience in Materials, Qualification and Certification, and making parts from Additive Manufacturing Methods. The learning methods are based on logic and experience, and real-life best practices (and lessons learned) will be shared. This is not a series of lectures; there will be discussions, mini-workshops, and ample opportunities to ask questions.
Who Should Attend
This Masterclass is suitable for- AM Manager & Company Executives
- AM Engineers & AM machine/process operators
- QA/QC Engineers
- Individuals who wish to know the route to qualification and certification
Why This MasterClass
Our co-organiser, ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), offers world-class Additive Manufacturing (AM) training with strong positive reviews from past participants. Partnering with A*STAR Research Entities (Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology & Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre) for this MasterClass, our goal is to provide training that supports additive manufacturing adoption scaling and gain awareness of the best practices and latest advancements in additive manufacturing.WHAT OUR PARTICIPANT SAY
The course's academic details are extensive and provide the necessary information for my journey toward Additive Manufacturing (AM) process qualifications.
Mr Ng Cheng Siong,
Participant from Jun 2024 intake
Learn More About Our Inaugural June 2024 Masterclass
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Trainers' profile
Dr Nima Shamsaei,
Dr Mohsen Seifi
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Dr Mohsen Seifi,
Vice President, Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs, ASTM International
Dr Mohsen Seifi is the Vice President of Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs at ASTM, ascending to this pivotal role in May 2022 after initiating his journey with the organisation as the Director of Additive Manufacturing Programs in January 2018. With over 13 years of enriched experience in advanced manufacturing and business development, Dr Seifi has demonstrated exemplary leadership and technical expertise. Before his engagement at ASTM, he managed and contributed significantly to various research and business programs, particularly those funded by the government, showcasing his deep technical expertise and adeptness in business development.
Vice President, Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs, ASTM International
Dr Mohsen Seifi is the Vice President of Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs at ASTM, ascending to this pivotal role in May 2022 after initiating his journey with the organisation as the Director of Additive Manufacturing Programs in January 2018. With over 13 years of enriched experience in advanced manufacturing and business development, Dr Seifi has demonstrated exemplary leadership and technical expertise. Before his engagement at ASTM, he managed and contributed significantly to various research and business programs, particularly those funded by the government, showcasing his deep technical expertise and adeptness in business development.
Dr Nima Shamsaei
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Dr Nima Shamsaei,
Philpott-WPS Distinguished Professor & NCAME Director, Auburn University
Dr Nima Shamsaei currently holds the position of Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University. Additionally, he serves as the founding director of the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), a research centre funded by NASA and NIST, dedicated to advancing additive manufacturing (AM) technology. NCAME is also a key U.S.-based founding partner of the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), aiming to guide multidisciplinary research and foster effective collaborations among industry, government, academia, and nonprofit organisations to ensure a coordinated global effort to rapidly close standards and workforce development gaps in advanced manufacturing.
Philpott-WPS Distinguished Professor & NCAME Director, Auburn University
Dr Nima Shamsaei currently holds the position of Philpott-WestPoint Stevens Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University. Additionally, he serves as the founding director of the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME), a research centre funded by NASA and NIST, dedicated to advancing additive manufacturing (AM) technology. NCAME is also a key U.S.-based founding partner of the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), aiming to guide multidisciplinary research and foster effective collaborations among industry, government, academia, and nonprofit organisations to ensure a coordinated global effort to rapidly close standards and workforce development gaps in advanced manufacturing.
Dr Khalid Rafi
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Dr Khalid Rafi,
Director, Training and Certification Programs, ASTM International
Dr Khalid Rafi is a distinguished expert in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM), holding the position of Director, Training and Certification Programs for ASTM International. With extensive experience and expertise, Dr Rafi plays a pivotal role in collaborating with AM CoE partners to formulate programs focused on AM education, workforce development, standardization, and certification.
Director, Training and Certification Programs, ASTM International
Dr Khalid Rafi is a distinguished expert in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM), holding the position of Director, Training and Certification Programs for ASTM International. With extensive experience and expertise, Dr Rafi plays a pivotal role in collaborating with AM CoE partners to formulate programs focused on AM education, workforce development, standardization, and certification.
Mr Andy Lu
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Mr Andy Lu,
Manager, Additive Manufacturing Programs, Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs, ASTM International
Mr Andy Lu (Lu Zhen) has been in the industry of Additive Manufacturing (AM) for over 11 years with proficiency in various industrial AM systems and software. He has rich theoretical and hands-on experience in the topics of AM, material science, process parameters of laser systems and Design for AM (DfAM) etc. In his prior role as the Application Engineering Manager (Asia Pacific) at Nikon SLM Solutions Singapore Office, he delivered more than 100 professional AM training sessions in regions like Japan, Korea, China, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and India.
Mr Andy Lu (Lu Zhen) has been in the industry of Additive Manufacturing (AM) for over 11 years with proficiency in various industrial AM systems and software. He has rich theoretical and hands-on experience in the topics of AM, material science, process parameters of laser systems and Design for AM (DfAM) etc. In his prior role as the Application Engineering Manager (Asia Pacific) at Nikon SLM Solutions Singapore Office, he delivered more than 100 professional AM training sessions in regions like Japan, Korea, China, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and India.
Contact Us
- For technical enquiries, please contact:
Dr SUN Chen-Nan,
Email: cnsun@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
- For general enquiries, please contact:
Dr Sharon NAI,
Email: aic@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 "MasterClasses".
- 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.
Schedule
Module | Skills Course Reference Number | Next Intake(s)'s Training Period
(Click on the dates to view its schedules) | Registration Status |
| TGS-2024045027 |  12, 13 & 14 Aug 2025 (Venue: CleanTech Block A) |
- For International Participants: Register your interest in receiving our August 2025 masterclass updates. We will share information regarding participation, requirements, and other relevant details as they become available.
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.
Sessions
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