IIW Annual Report 2022

IAMQS INTERNATIONAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING QUALIFICATION SYSTEM EWF AND IIW CONTINUE COOPERATE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION, PROMOTION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE 1 st INTERNATIONAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTORING QUALIFICATION SYSTEM (IAMQS) The IAMQS - International Additive Manufacturing Qualification System was created by industry and for industry to ensure that companies and professionals are equipped with the right set of skills to implement Additive Manufacturing at the industrial level . Due to the engagement with various AM stakeholders operating in the global market, in close connection with Standards requirements and with the support of EU funds , IAMQS has been able to build qualifications that are an added value to the sector and to the ones involved in the system: Authorised Nominated Bodies (ANBs), Authorised Training Bodies (ATBs), students and Industry. CONNECTING EDUCATION WITH INDUSTRY

It started by focusing on Metal AM and is broadening its scope for the development of training guidelines for Polymers , ensuring a full alignment with industry requirements and technological breakthroughs.

The system offers 12 Qualifications in Additive Manufacturing and it has already been implemented in 7 countries, namely: Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, and Turkey.

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AM DESIGNER

AM SUPERVISOR

The system is managed by EWF and has also been supported by the International Institute of Welding (IIW) with the objective of creating a global network of qualification and training institutions across the world .

For more information please visit: https://www.ewf.be/qualification/iamqs.aspx

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