Additive and Digital Manufacturing

The degree is comprised of two aspects, Additive Manufacturing and Digital Manufacturing:

Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) is becoming commonplace across the globe, from rapid prototyping, medical modeling, and tooling to low-volume end-use production parts. Students are trained in six industry-standard 3D printing technologies, from Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology to Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS). Students learn to design for Additive Manufacturing with advanced 3D modeling software and then apply their skills by taking their design from concept to part in hand.

Digital Manufacturing focuses on advanced machines and technologies currently being implemented on manufacturing floors. Students learn to create CAD/CAM files or by conversational programming at the machines to develop a digital set of instructions to operate these machines. Students in these courses are working hands-on with some of the following technologies and equipment:

• 7-axis Robotic arm carver
• Collaborative robots
• CNC milling and plasma cutting
• Laser cutters
• Vision inspection systems
• PLCs and automated control systems

Recent Additive and Digital Manufacturing program graduates are finding very exciting jobs and unique positions, including Additive/Rapid Prototype Technicians in the 3D Printing arena to engineering or manufacturing technicians using and implementing digital and additive manufacturing equipment.

In addition to these machines and technologies, Century College’s Digital Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) is also a primary creative/making center for ADM students and allows student use of 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, CNC routers, circuit board mills.

Additionally, Century College course offerings can prepare our students to take and be awarded industry-level certificates in areas such as:

• Solidworks Associate
• SME Additive Fundamentals
• SME Lean Bronze

Biofabrication Technologist Certificate

The Biofabrication Technologist certificate is a collaboration between Century College’s Additive and Digital Manufacturing and Biology programs. This program prepares students with workforce skills in the area of biofabrication/bioprinting. This laboratory-based program focuses on human cell 3D and 4D bioprinting of human tissues and organs, the design of synthetic and natural biomaterials, and the development of biomarkers for tissue maturity and organ function. Also, this program includes an emphasis on biological methods and quality analysis.

Getting Started

Schedule a tour with one of our instructors, and enroll in our ECAD 1025 How to Make Almost Anything class. This course will give you an entry-level introduction to the digital tools and procedures used in today’s industry.