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Additive Manufacturing Certification

Master the Principles of Additive Manufacturing

The additive manufacturing industry is currently a $16 billion industry and is expected to grow to $74 billion by 2030 (Source: SNS Insider). With this growth comes a demand for employees with the right skills and knowledge to drive their organization’s additive manufacturing initiatives forward. The process of earning certification prepares individuals with this knowledge, and the respected certification provides recognition of the individual’s demonstrated competencies.

Individuals may pursue Additive Manufacturing Certification at the Fundamentals or Technician level, depending on their knowledge and experience. These certifications create a flexible, modular pathway for mastering the principles and processes of additive manufacturing.

 

 

 

Three Step Process To Getting Certified

 

Assess Your Knowledge & Experience

Assess Your Knowledge
& Experience

Review Recommended & Optional Additional Materials

Review Recommended & Optional Additional Materials

Apply, Schedule and Take Exam

Apply, Schedule &
Take Exam

 

Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAMF)

The Fundamentals exam focuses on the basics of additive manufacturing, including a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing, the seven additive manufacturing technologies, and basic safety guidelines.

The Fundamentals certification is ideal for individuals working in or seeking to work in additive manufacturing roles in automotive, aerospace, and medical equipment. It is also ideal for high schools and colleges as a capstone or stand-alone achievement to increase workforce readiness in additive manufacturing.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FUNDAMENTALS EXAM ONLINE EXAM PRICING PAPER & PENCIL EXAM PRICING
Nonmember $249 $279
SME Member $159 $189
College Student $75 $105


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Certified Additive Manufacturing Technician (CAMT)

The Technician exam focuses on the methodology of additive manufacturing, including the seven additive manufacturing technologies, processes, material selection, post-processing, and basic safety guidelines.

The Technician certification is ideal for any business professional, engineer, designer, or technician who has a two-year associate’s degree in additive manufacturing or is currently enrolled in a college program, and/or has one or more years of working experience in a manufacturing-related field.

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN EXAM ONLINE EXAM PRICING PAPER & PENCIL EXAM PRICING
Nonmember $269 $299
SME Member $179 $209
College Student $75 $105


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Certification for Corporate Groups

Companies looking to cross-train, onboard or just further educate and enhance the skills of their engineering and manufacturing workforce in additive manufacturing should read more about our comprehensive portfolio of additive manufacturing solutions. Visit Tooling U-SME, the workforce development division of SME.

 

Certification for High School and College Classes

High schools and colleges interested in providing training in additive manufacturing and/or offering the exam for the certification in additive manufacturing for students should read more about our comprehensive portfolio of additive manufacturing solutions. Visit Tooling U-SME, the workforce development division of SME.

 

Need More Information?

If you have questions or need additional information, please click here to access our inquiry form, or you can contact us by email or calling 800.733.4763 or 313.425.3000.

 

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