New-age careers: 3D Printing Expert

3D Printing (aka Additive Manufacturing) is a process of making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many successive thin layers of material. It brings a digital object into its physical form by adding layer by layer of materials.

Job Description

Designing and programming of products, ranging from prosthetic products to 3D miniatures
Perform post-processing and finishing of 3D printed parts
Operate 3D printers, thermoformers and machining centres
Provide support in the maintenance and cleaning of the equipment
Perform basic inspection operations with digital calipers, thread gauges, etc

Eligibility

Class 12: Science with physics, chemistry and mathematics as compulsory subjects

Undergraduate Courses: BE/B.Tech in mechanical engineering, production engineering, tool engineering, industrial engineering; UG Diploma in mechanical, tool and die, automobile, industrial engineering certificate

Postgraduate Courses: M.Tech in mechanical engineering, production engineering, tool engineering, industrial engineering; Certificate courses in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Skills required

Technical Skills

Operate 3D computer graphics software
Use of CAD software
Draft design specifications
Operate printing machinery
Use of technical drawing software

Non-technical Skills

Soft and interpersonal skills
Create solutions to problems
Identify customers’ needs
Logical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Study Courses

B.Tech in 3D Printing and Usage from University of Technology, Jaipur
UG Digital Fabrication Course in IIT-Hyderabad
B.Voc in Computer-Aided Design and 3D Printing from MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru
PG Certificate in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing from NIELIT, Aurangabad
3D Printing Training certificate in CADD Centre Training Services, Chennai
3D Printing Training certificate in Cadx Tools and Technologies Pvt Ltd, Delhi
Certificate Program on 3D Printing Technician from Parul University, Vadodara
3D Modeling and 3D Printing Training Program in Skubotics, Kolkata
3D Autocad/3D Max Training Program in Autocad Training Institute, Mumbai
3D Printing Training Certificate course in Nobleprog, Pune