[NP-3DP2-F] Introduction to 3D Printing

Offered by School of Engineering

Certifiable Courses

About Course
Course Structure
Financial Matters
Course Schedule

About Course

Course Objectives

Get industry-ready by exploring the basics of 3D Printing technology, its principles of operation, limitations, materials and applications. Gain skills in running entry-level and mid-range 3D printers and take advantage of the new Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).

Course Description

A) Introduction to Additive Manufacturing
- Introduction to Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
- Introduction to StereoLithography Apparatus (SLA)
- Comparison between various 3D Printers
- Design for Additive Manufacturing
B) Import and Export of Files
- CAD overview
- Exporting of Part for 3D Printing (STL), IGES, STEP
- Importing of Parts from Creo and SolidWorks
- Mass Properties of Part and Assembly
C) Design for Additive Manufacturing (AM)
- AM Materials (Polymers & Metals)
- Applications of AM
- Limitations of AM
- Post-processing of parts
D) Hands-on Practice on MakerBot
E) Demonstration of SLA
F) Brief overview of Metal Printing

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2023025560

Introduction to 3D Printing
Introduction to 3D Printing (NP-3DP2-F)
Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is set to be the next revolution in manufacturing since the industrial revolution. Ever heard of a 3D-printed jet engine? Or 3D printers capable of building a house? How about eating 3D-printed pizza? The possibilities are endless.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Introduction to 3D Printing Total course fee
Full Course fee $324.00 $324.00
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $96.30 $96.30
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ $97.20 $97.20
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above $36.30 $36.30
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen $36.30 $36.30
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ $37.20 $37.20

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 8% GST rate.

Payment option

The payment needs to be made upon the application is submitted.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Course 
Schedule

Duration: 1 day
Time: 9am to 6pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Schedule may subject to changes. Detailed timetable will only be release upon enrolment and nearer to course commencement date.
Registration Period
16 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
Course Date
14 Mar 2025
Schedule Info
Duration: 1 day
Time: 9am to 6pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Schedule may subject to changes. Detailed timetable will only be release upon enrolment and nearer to course commencement date.
Mode of Training
Classroom
Venue
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC