CHENNAI : Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is offering an online certificate program in ‘Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Practising Engineers’ through its Center for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE).

Those having a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences or Basic Sciences with at least 3 years of working experience are eligible to apply.

The last date to register is 20th September 2023. Those interested can apply through the following link – https://code.iitm.ac.in/additive-manufacturing-technologies-for-practising-engineers

‘Additive Manufacturing’ (AM) is emerging as an attractive process to produce various engineering and biomedical components. There is a huge potential for use of AM in various engineering and biomedical applications. It has already emerged as a viable, cost-effective and net-shape manufacturing process for low volume production of complex body implants with specific custom-made designs.

Highlighting the importance of this course, Dr. Murugaiyan Amirthalingam, Associate Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, IIT Madras, said, “This course is aimed at the practising engineers and middle level managers who have not undergone classroom teaching on additive manufacturing. This course is aimed to provide both fundamentals and applied knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies. Those who want to implement various AM technologies in their workplace, can get benefited from this course.”

This course is aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of pre- and post-processing methodologies, design strategy for additive manufacturing and operational principles of additive manufacturing processes. Practising engineers can learn about the fundamental principles that govern various additive manufacturing methodologies and how the developed knowledge is applied in service to improve the commercial applicability of available additive manufacturing technologies. Upon completion of this course, learners can jump-start their careers in the area of additive manufacturing.

The Learning objectives of this course include:

Ø  Understand the fundamentals of AM processes, materials and design for AM and post-processing methodologies

Ø  Learn the generic process chain of AM Technologies by hands-on training

Ø  Obtain an ability to apply AM technologies disruptively in various engineering industries

Ø  Analyse and appreciate the impact of AM technologies in product design and development

Ø  Comprehend the testing, qualification, and standardization methods and procedures for AM materials and components