Explore the future of manufacturing with metal additive technologies in this microcredential
Modern manufacturing is rapidly evolving, and additive manufacturing is at the center of that transformation. The Metal Additive Manufacturing I course introduces students to the core technologies shaping industries such as aerospace, energy and advanced manufacturing.
In this 40-hour hybrid program, participants will gain both foundational knowledge and hands-on experience across multiple additive manufacturing methods, including laser powder-bed fusion, binder jetting and directed energy deposition.
Through a combination of online learning and in-person lab sessions, students will:
- Explore how process parameters influence material performance.
- Apply Design for Additive Manufacturing, or DfAM, principles.
- Conduct experiments and interpret real-world results.
- Evaluate part quality, surface finish and mechanical properties.
- Understand the relationship between process, structure and material behavior.
The course is led by Bruno Azeredo, associate professor in the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, and is designed for students looking to build technical expertise in advanced manufacturing systems.
Participants will complete four microcredentials and gain practical experience with technologies increasingly used across modern manufacturing environments.
Metal Additive Manufacturing I online course
Monday, April 27–Friday, May 8, 2026
Online
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Metal Additive Manufacturing I in-person course
Monday, April 27–Friday, May 15, 2026
Polytechnic campus
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