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Certificate Course

ASTM Certificate Course: Quality Assurance for Additive Manufacturing

March 16, 2026

09:00 am – 17:30 pm
*Registration opens at 08:30 am.

National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hall 7.1H & 8.1H No. 168 East Yinggang Road
Shanghai, China

About the Course

Course Level: Intermediate to Advanced users

Course Language: Chinese

Course Textbook: Bilingual material (Chinese and English)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the global international standard system for AM, the ISO/ASTM joint standards, and offers in-depth explanations of selected key standards. It also covers the qualification requirements and methods for parts produced through AM processes. The course integrates the latest AM case studies to explore key challenges and opportunities in qualification and certification.

This one-day training program is based on ISO and ASTM standards and is designed for professionals currently engaged in, or planning to apply, AM to mass production, quality validation, and certification processes. Participants are expected to have basic knowledge or experience in AM.

Developed by AM industry experts, this course covers core topics like:
Overview and interpretation of AM international standards
Fundamentals of AM qualification and certification
Classification and consequences of AM parts​
Requirements and regulations for the AM industry
AM qualification and certification pathway

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Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for AM process engineers, AM materials engineers, AM project managers and team leaders, as well as any professionals with experience in the AM industry.

Course Trainers

  • ASTM International

    Alex Liu, PhD
    Director - ASTM Asia Pacific

  • ASTM International

    Andy Lu
    Manager - AM Programs

  • ASTM International

    Aloysius Tay
    AM Project Engineer

Program Schedule

Local TimeProgram
08:30 – 09:00Registration
09:00 – 09:20Welcome Remarks
• Dr. Alex Liu – Director, ASTM Greater China
• TCT Asia General Manager
09:20 – 10:45Additive Manufacturing Standards
• Overview of ISO/ASTM AM international standards & industry standards
• How industries apply standards
• Conformance requirements based on standards
10:45– 11:00Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00Fundamentals of AM Qualification and Certification
• Overview of qualification and certification frameworks
• Structure and concepts of AM qualification certification
12:00 – 13:00Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:45Classification and Consequences of AM Parts
• Classification and consequences of AM parts
Requirements and Regulations for the AM Industry
• Structure of standards
• Key regulatory and management requirements
14:45– 15:00Coffee Break
15:00 – 17:00AM Qualification and Certification Pathway
• IQ/OQ/PQ (Installation / Operation / Performance Qualification)
• AM process specifications
• Sharing of real-world industrial case studies
17:00 – 17:30Q&A and Closing Remarks

Registration Information

Course Fees

TCT Asia Special Rate - Early-Bird (before/on January 16, 2026) USD 299 per person
TCT Asia Special Rate - Regular (after January 16, 2026) USD 349 per person

Contact Information

Point of Contact:

—  Mr. Andy Lu, Manager | ASTM International (alu@astm.org)

For more information, you may also reach out to us at amcoe@astm.org.

AM CoE by the Numbers

With decades of experience in additive manufacturing, our team of experts is integral to our work. With team members located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, the AM CoE is able to provide agile support for global initiatives.

BY THE NUMBERS

Partners and Collaborators
27
Technical Experts
32
Projects
40+

How can I participate?

  • Support through Research and Development

    Through the AM CoE, research priorities are identified by the top minds in the field and are matched from the start to the standards that need to be generated to ensure the resulting AM technology’s success.

  • Consortium for Materials Data and Standardization

    Consortia for Materials Data & Standardization (CMDS) enables companies of all sizes from across the entire additive manufacturing ecosystem to collaborate on standardizing the best practices for materials data generation.

  • Explore On-Demand Webinars

    The webinar series provides guidance sessions on multiple and diverse topics in AM Design, Fabrication, Post-processing, Mechanical testing, Non-destructive evaluation, Applications, and Qualification and Certification.

  • Education & Workforce Development

    Comprehensive program that educates and trains the additive manufacturing workforce at all levels, while continually incorporating new advances to respond to industry needs and leverage standardization, certification, and AM CoE partner expertise.