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