Advances in Additive Manufacturing | NPTEL Course by Prof. Bikramjit Basu
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 521 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Metallurgy and Material science & Mining Engineering, Materials Joining, Manufacturing Processes and Technology |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 24 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Advances in Additive Manufacturing of Materials: A Comprehensive Postgraduate Course
Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has evolved from a prototyping tool to a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, impacting sectors from aerospace to personalized medicine. This 12-week postgraduate course, instructed by the renowned Prof. Bikramjit Basu from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, offers a deep dive into the current status and frontier opportunities in this transformative field.
About the Course Instructor: Prof. Bikramjit Basu
Prof. Bikramjit Basu is a leading authority at the confluence of Materials Science, Biology, and Medicine. An elected fellow of all five national academies in India and a recipient of the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, his research focuses on developing next-generation implants and bioengineering solutions. His group's work on biomechanically-compliant implant design, 3D binderjet printing of biomaterials, and regenerative engineering forms the foundation of this advanced course.
Course Overview and Structure
This course builds upon fundamental AM knowledge to explore advanced process science, materials interactions, and cutting-edge applications. It is designed for postgraduate students in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, and Biomedical Engineering.
Duration: 12 Weeks
Level: Postgraduate
Detailed Course Layout
Weeks 1-4: Core AM Processes & Materials Science
- Week 1: Introduction to AM and the structure-properties-performance relationship of engineering materials.
- Week 2: Scientific deep dive into Binderjet 3D Printing of metals (Ti6Al4V), ceramics (ZrO2), and bioceramics ((Sr, Mg)-phosphate).
- Week 3: Exploration of Laser-Based Processes: Directed Energy Deposition (DED) of stainless steel and Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) of Ti6Al4V.
- Week 4: Focus on Extrusion Printing of soft biomaterials like Gelatin methacrylate and Alginate-Gelatin hybrids for tissue engineering.
Weeks 5-9: Applications and Data-Driven Innovation
- Week 5: Clinical applications in personalized medicine, including patient-specific models for cranioplasty surgery.
- Week 6: The role of AM in Regenerative Engineering (RE) to create functional tissue constructs.
- Weeks 7-9: Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Covers data science concepts and their application in predicting AM process parameters and classifying part quality.
Weeks 10-12: Frontier Topics and Industry Perspectives
- Week 10: Emerging applications, including the challenges of AM under microgravity conditions (space bioprinting).
- Week 11: Current usage of AM in the medical device industry.
- Week 12: Analysis of current challenges (machine limitations, ink formulation) and future perspectives for AM in clinics and hospitals.
Intended Audience and Prerequisites
This advanced course is intended for postgraduate students and researchers. Participants are expected to have a foundation in AM fundamentals, such as those provided by prior NPTEL courses:
- Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing Technologies
- Metal Additive Manufacturing
Industry Support
The course content is reinforced with insights from leading industry partners, including Biorad Medisys, Avay Biosciences, Orthotech India Pvt. Ltd., and Amace Systems Pvt. Ltd., ensuring relevance to real-world applications and challenges.
Recommended Learning Resources
Reference Books:
- Gibson, I., Rosen, D., Stucker, B., & Khorasani, M. (2021). Additive Manufacturing Technologies (3rd ed.). Springer.
- Diegel, O., Nordin, A., & Motte, D. (2020). A Practical Guide to Design for Additive Manufacturing. Springer.
- Basu, B. (2017). Biomaterials Science and Tissue Engineering: Principles and Methods. Cambridge University Press.
Key Review Papers by the Instructor:
- On low-temperature AM for bone-tissue engineering (Mater. Sci. Eng. R Rep., 2016).
- On Biomaterialomics and data-driven biomaterials development (Acta Biomaterialia, 2022).
Conclusion
This course represents a unique opportunity to gain advanced, interdisciplinary knowledge in Additive Manufacturing from one of the field's pioneers. By bridging core process science with revolutionary applications in healthcare and the integration of AI/ML, it prepares the next generation of engineers and scientists to lead innovation in advanced manufacturing and regenerative medicine.
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