About the Course
This course covers the requirements and routes to validation for metal additive manufacturing parts produced by powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition manufacturing processes. This course will leverage recent case studies from the PBF and DED world to provide context for Structural Integrity challenges and opportunities.
The training course is based on ISO and ASTM standards and is aimed at those who are using, or plan to use, AM in serial or critical applications and would like to learn more about the routes to Qualification and Certification. Attendees would be required to have a strong background in Additive Manufacturing.
The instructors have in-depth experience of Materials, Qualification & 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. There will be discussions and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
What You Will Learn
Participants will gain practical insight into:
- Fundamentals of AM qualification and certification
- AM part classification, consequences, and structural integrity
- Material properties, allowables, and mechanical property measurements
- The role of ISO and ASTM standards in qualification pathways
- Machine, process, and material qualification
- IQ/OQ/PQ frameworks
- Part production controls, NDE/NDI considerations, defects, and supply-chain management
- Qualification testing and real-world industrial case studies
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for AM Engineers, AM operators, QA/QC Engineers, and other individuals with existing experience in AM who wish to know the route to qualification and certification.
Why Attend
This course will help participants build confidence in applying AM qualification and certification concepts in production environments.
Participants will:
- Gain awareness of best practices and the latest advancements in AM
- Learn from experts from ASTM AM CoE and Auburn University
- Earn a globally recognized certificate from ASTM International and a certificate from A*STAR
- Participate in interactive discussions, mini-workshops, and an industry visit
- Connect standards-based learning to real production and qualification challenges
Upon completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from A*STAR SIMTech if they achieve at least 75% attendance in the course.
Additionally, they will earn a globally recognized certificate from ASTM International upon passing an assessment, which consists of 30 multiple-choice questions, with a minimum score of 70%.
Course Instructors
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ASTM International
Dr. Mohsen Seifi
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Auburn University
Dr. Nima Shamsaei
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ASTM International
Dr. Khalid Rafi
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ASTM International
Andy Lu
Program Schedule
*Click on the “Next” button at the bottom of the table for Day 02 and 03’s schedule.
| Local Time | Program |
|---|---|
| Day 01 (Sep 09) 08:30 – 09:00 | • Registration • Welcome & Introduction |
| Day 01 (Sep 09) 09:00 – 10:15 | AM Foundations • Fundamentals of qualification & certification • Key ingredients • Overview of qualification & certification framework • Overarching and foundational controls |
| Day 01 (Sep 09) 10:15 – 12:00 | Classifications & Consequences • AM part classification • Consequences • Structural integrity |
| Day 01 (Sep 09) 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| Day 01 (Sep 09) 13:00 – 17:00 | Material Properties, Allowable, Material Property Suite • Material properties • Material allowable and design values • Mechanical property measurements • Engineering equivalence • Material property suite |
| Day 02 (Sep 10) 09:00 – 09:30 | • Recap of Day 1 • Q&A Session |
| Day 02 (Sep 10) 09:30 – 10:45 | Requirements & Standards • Requirements overview • Importance of standards • Process mapping with standards |
| Day 02 (Sep 10) 10:45 – 12:00 | Route to Qualification & Certification • Materials and process foundations • Machine and process qualifications • IQ / OQ / PQ • Candidate material qualification |
| Day 02 (Sep 10) 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break |
| Day 02 (Sep 10) 13:00 – 14:30 | Part Production Controls, NDE Considerations, Defects, Managing Supply Chain • AM part planning & AM part production qualified AM part process • NDI considerations & part zoning • In-situ monitoring & supply chain |
| Day 02 (Sep 10) 14:30 – 15:30 | Qualification Testing & Service • Qualification testing • Industry perspective on AM qualification |
| Day 02 (Sep 10) 15:30 – 17:00 | Case Studies Session |
| Day 03 (Sep 11) 09:00 – 18:00 | Industry Insights and Company Visit with Case Study Sharing • Industry sharing on navigating AM qualification and certification from key industry sectors • Insights into A*STAR’s standards development efforts aligned with industry needs • Industry company visits, with sector-specific case study sharing to highlight best practices |
Registration Information
Course Fees
| Early-Bird Registration (before/on July 11, 2026) | USD 999 per person |
| Regular Registration (after July 11, 2026) | USD 1,199 per person |
*Bundle rate will be given for groups of more than 3 trainees.
Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).
Interested applicants may fill in the registration form by selecting “Masterclasses” followed by the masterclass topic via the following link:
https://www.a-star.edu.sg/simtech/kto/register-for-course
Contact Information
Point of Contact:
Andu Lu (alu@astm.org)
Manager, Additive Manufacturing Programs
Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs
ASTM International
For more information, you may also reach out to us at amcoe@astm.org.
