In this Master’s programme, you will learn to understand and apply the principles of additive manufacturing, from product design to final production. You will be trained in the use of CAD design tools and 3D modelling, as well as in the selection of materials and 3D printing technologies best suited for each application.
You will gain knowledge of the different additive manufacturing processes, their advantages and limitations, as well as common defects in manufactured parts and how to address them. You will also learn to integrate these technologies with other manufacturing methods and to develop products optimised from a structural and functional perspective.
In addition, the programme provides a practical approach to product engineering, including project management, intellectual property protection, and the assessment of costs and business opportunities. All of this is framed within industrial innovation, sustainability, and the development of solutions in strategic sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and healthcare.
The skills acquired are aligned with the context of Industry 4.0 and the digital transformation of production processes. The professional environment focuses on sectors that integrate additive manufacturing technologies, advanced design, and smart production, such as automotive, aerospace, biomedical engineering, energy, and industrial equipment manufacturing, as well as technology centres and R&D environments.
The master’s programme prepares students to take part in the entire product development cycle using additive manufacturing, from CAD design and 3D modelling to material selection, process definition, and final prototyping or production. This enables graduates to work as additive manufacturing specialists, 3D printing product designers, rapid prototyping engineers, process engineers, or consultants in digital manufacturing technologies.
Graduates are also trained to assess the technical and economic feasibility of projects, identify innovation opportunities, and contribute to the reorganisation of production processes in advanced industrial environments. Academically, the programme provides access to doctoral studies and research activities in advanced manufacturing, new materials, and production technologies.
The programme maintains links with companies and institutions in the field of advanced manufacturing and industrial technology, through academic agreements and cooperation networks. These collaborations enable industry professionals to participate in seminars and training activities, providing up-to-date insights into industrial trends and needs. The programme also offers opportunities to connect with the business and technological environment, fostering training aligned with the current needs of industry.
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UDC holds student mobility agreements with universities and other third-level institutions across four continents. Students are offered several opportunities each year to apply to study abroad in one of these centres (for a single term or for a whole year), with the guarantee that all credits obtained will be duly recognised in their academic record upon their return.
For each round of applications, the University publishes the list of exchange options available to students and, where relevant, the specific conditions associated with each. Students may also apply to the University for funding for international work experience placements and internships.
Work experience placements are accredited in the student's academic record and the European diploma supplement. Students are free to decide in which host company or academic institution within the EHEA they wish to carry out their placement. To assist them in their search, the University has created an online noticeboard with jobs postings and other news.
Work-study placements in A Coruña are arranged by the International Relations Office (ORI) of the UDC in collaboration with the international relations coordinators in the student’s home university. The general entry criteria, rights and obligations of students, and admission and acceptance procedures for the programme, are regulated by the UDC Mobility Policy.