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Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAMF)

Society of Manufacturing Engineers

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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.

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Nonmember $250 SME Member $160 College Student $75 Show moreShow less

Format

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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.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply additive manufacturing terminology and concepts in contexts requiring understanding of AM processes, steps, applications, and industry use cases
  • Differentiate AM processes and materials when selecting technologies for various production, prototyping, or industrial environments
  • Evaluate advantages and limitations of AM to inform decisions involving cost, accuracy, material behavior, and integration with traditional manufacturing
  • Apply design‑for‑additive‑manufacturing principles to optimize component geometry, process simulation, and internal features for AM environments
  • Prepare and manage AM data files by selecting correct formats, generating builds, designing supports, and creating slice files for machine execution
  • Document and monitor build parameters using process documentation and statistical process control in production‑quality AM contexts
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Industrial Engineers17-2112.00
  • Mechanical Engineers17-2141.00
  • Machinists51-4041.00
  • Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers51-9162.00
  • Engineers, All Other17-2199.00
  • Materials Engineers17-2131.00
  • Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3026.00
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3027.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Production cost estimates — calculate and present using established cost models to support management decision-making in a mid-size manufacturing facility.
  • Operation sequences — plan and adjust for standard fabrication and assembly tasks to improve throughput with limited supervision.
  • Quality and reliability standards — analyze statistical process control data and product specifications to propose measurable objectives for finished goods.
  • Vendor and staff conferences — lead routine coordination meetings to align on purchases, specifications, and production schedules.
  • Production and design standards — draft and communicate proposed updates to management and user personnel in familiar process environments.
  • Testing equipment accuracy — evaluate calibration records and engineering drawings to identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.
  • Resource utilization recommendations — develop data-supported proposals for improving personnel allocation and material efficiency on the shop floor.
  • Engineering drawing currency — oversee systematic recording of design revisions and production problem logs using enterprise application integration software.
  • CAD-generated layouts — modify and validate facility or process flow diagrams to reflect approved engineering changes.
  • Systems performance — monitor key production indicators using industrial control software and escalate anomalies through appropriate reporting channels.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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