摘要
As Europe seeks to retain its leading position in industrial competitiveness,there is an urgent need to establish a platform for Additive Manufacturing(AM)skills at European,National and Regional levels.AM processes enable economic component production through the efficient use of materials and increased design freedom as compared to conventional manufacturing.AM also raises the level of digital literacy among workers,and it contributes to the digitisation of European Industry.In face of this increasing growth of Metal AM technology,and consequent requirement of the definition of new professional profiles and skills and knowledge for personnel working in this sector,the European Federation for Welding,Joining and Cutting(EWF)recently launched the first International Additive Manufacturing Qualification System(IAMQS).For creating and managing the IAMQS,EWF relies on its experience of more than 25 years in managing a European/International Training/Educational System for qualification and certification of welding and joining personnel,covering different levels(from Operator to Engineer),assessing knowledge and skills(examination)and providing a Quality Assurance System that ensures that the same qualification is recognised in all countries that share the system,is recognised by the Industry and is accepted by Enterprises,professionals,training institutions and certification bodies.IAMQS is also based on the work currently being developed in the scope of three European Funded projects in the field of AM,in which EWF is actively involved,together with the respective partners from eight EU countries.In collaboration with SAM,CLLAIM and ADMIRE projects’partners,EWF has conducted market searches/surveys to collect information on market needs and possible solutions for future workers and professionals already involved in AM sector,carried out validation workshops with experts from the Industry and Education,and developed European qualification pathways.This systemic approach that encourages a close collaboration with major European AM companies and organisations to collect inputs from different sources in the creation of AM Qualification System,ensures Professional Profiles’quality and transparency.As a result of the skills gap analysis carried out by EWF during the last 2 years,7 Qualifications for Additive Manufacturing,ranging from Operator to Engineer levels,were developed,while others are being finalised and validated.
出处
《材料科学与工程（中英文B版）》
2021年第1期20-27,共8页
Journal of Materials Science and Engineering B
