Master the Principles of Additive Manufacturing The additive manufacturing industry is currently a $16 billion industry and is expected to grow to $40.8 billion by 2024 (Source: Wohlers Associates). 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 Review Recommended & Optional Additional Materials Apply, Schedule & Take Exam View Certification Process Certified Additive Manufacturing – Fundamentals (CAM-F) 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 Apply for Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals Certified Additive Manufacturing – Technician (CAM-T) 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 Apply for Additive Manufacturing Technician 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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