Diploma in AM Applications for Rapid Repairs
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in additive manufacturing (AM) applications for rapid repairs, with 8 modules covering repair processes, reverse engineering, DED and cold spray, materials, qualification, deployed manufacturing and in-service inspection, applying ISO/ASTM 52900, AWS D20.1 and MIL-STD-3021, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Select the most suitable additive process for each type of repair.
Digitise damaged components and reconstruct their CAD geometry.
Plan repairs using directed energy deposition and cold spray.
Choose materials and post-processes compatible with the base component.
Prepare the qualification documentation for a repaired part.
Analyse the logistics of manufacturing at the point of need.
Define inspection plans and in-service acceptance criteria.
Who it's for
- Additive manufacturing engineers.
- Component repair specialists looking to apply AM to their work.
- Reverse engineering technicians.
- Additive quality engineers.
- Spare-parts logistics managers.
- Fleet maintenance engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO/ASTM 52900:2021 (additive manufacturing terminology and process categories)
- AWS D20.1/D20.1M:2019 (fabrication of metal components using AM)
- MIL-STD-3021 (materials deposition, cold spray)
- ASTM F3303 (process qualification for powder bed fusion)
- ISO/ASTM 52904 (metal powder bed fusion for critical applications)
- SAE AMS 7003 (laser powder bed fusion process)
- SAE AMS 7004 (titanium alloy preforms from plasma arc DED)
- Materialise Magics
- Geomagic Design X
- Autodesk Netfabb
- Simufact Additive
- VGSTUDIO MAX
8 modules
1.1Classification according to ISO/ASTM 529001.2Laser powder bed fusion1.3Directed energy deposition1.4Cold spray1.5Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM)1.6Extrusion of technical polymers1.7Metal binder jetting1.8Comparison of processes for repair1.9Trends in deployable manufacturing1.10Practical exercise: process selection according to the damage
2.1Laser and structured-light 3D scanning2.2Industrial computed tomography2.3Point cloud processing2.4Parametric CAD reconstruction2.5Comparison with the nominal and deviations2.6Digital spare-parts libraries2.7Configuration management2.8Intellectual property and licensing2.9STEP and 3MF formats2.10Lab: scanning and reconstruction of a bracket
3.1Preparation of damaged surfaces3.2Deposition toolpath strategies3.3Control of dilution and heat input3.4Build-up of shafts and blades3.5Cold spray on aluminium and magnesium3.6Subsequent hybrid machining3.7Residual stresses in the repair3.8Microstructure of the repaired zone3.9MIL-STD-3021 requirements3.10Case study: restoration of an aluminium housing
4.1Ti-6Al-4V and stainless steels4.2Nickel superalloys4.3AlSi10Mg and Scalmalloy4.4PEEK, PEKK and ULTEM polymers4.5Powder management and reuse4.6Heat treatments and HIP4.7Compatibility with the base material4.8Corrosion of repaired parts4.9AMS 7003 and AMS 7004 specifications4.10Workshop: material plan for a titanium spare part
5.1Machine and process qualification5.2AWS D20.1 requirements5.3ASTM F3303 standard for powder bed fusion5.4Non-destructive testing of additive parts5.5Design allowables and databases5.6Airworthiness of repairs5.7Documentation and traceability5.8Classification of parts by criticality5.9Technical risk management5.10Case study: qualification dossier for a non-critical part
6.1Expeditionary manufacturing containers6.2Digital supply chain6.3Manufacturing at the point of need6.4Cybersecurity of the digital thread6.5Virtual spare-parts inventory6.6Environmental conditions in the field6.7Operator training6.8Naval and land experiences6.9Response time and cost6.10Case study: shipborne manufacturing unit
7.1Tomography of porosity and lack of fusion7.2Phased array ultrasonic testing7.3Penetrant testing and surface roughness7.4Fatigue of additive parts7.5Damage tolerance and fracture mechanics7.6In-process monitoring7.7Digital twin of the repair7.8Acceptance criteria7.9Historical repair records7.10Practical exercise: defect analysis in a CT scan
8.1Selection of the failed component8.2Damage diagnosis8.3Digitisation and CAD model8.4Choice of process and material8.5Repair planning8.6Inspection and testing plan8.7Logistic and economic analysis8.8Qualification proposal8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Materialise Magics, Geomagic Design X, Autodesk Netfabb, Simufact Additive and VGSTUDIO MAX, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures: repair by directed energy deposition, 3D scanning and reverse engineering of spare parts, and inspection by computed tomography. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrated project.
Standards covered: ISO/ASTM 52900:2021, AWS D20.1/D20.1M:2019, MIL-STD-3021, ASTM F3303, ISO/ASTM 52904, SAE AMS 7003, SAE AMS 7004.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Materialise Magics, Geomagic Design X, Autodesk Netfabb, Simufact Additive and VGSTUDIO MAX, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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