Real Skills. Real Equipment.

TMC’s technical training programs are built for engineers and professionals who want to master advanced manufacturing technologies — not in a classroom, but on industry-grade equipment, working on real projects. Distinctly different from credit-based university training.

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Technical Training Programs

From standardized courses in simulation and additive manufacturing design to a paid internship working alongside TMC engineers on live industry projects — our programs are built around hands-on practice on industry-grade equipment.
Leading-Edge Technology Access

Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)

Additive manufacturing opens up design possibilities that traditional subtractive methods simply can’t match. TMC’s DfAM training teaches engineers how to leverage these capabilities for real value-add applications — lightweighting structures, consolidating multi-part assemblies into single components, enabling complex internal geometries, and customizing functional parts.

Participants apply DfAM principles hands-on using TMC’s EOS metal 3D printers and polymer systems, validating designs through post-print metrology at our Vermont State University Advanced Manufacturing Center.

  • Lightweighting
  • Part Consolidation
  • Topology Optimization
  • Metal AM Design Rules
  • Support Strategy
  • Material Selection
  • EOS Metal Systems
  • Polymer AM Systems
  • Post-Print Metrology

ANSYS Simulation Training

ANSYS is the industry standard for structural, thermal, and fluid simulation. TMC’s ANSYS training program provides engineers with the skills to validate designs digitally before committing to physical production — reducing cost and accelerating product development cycles.

Training covers ANSYS Mechanical, Fluent, and the suite of Additive Manufacturing simulation tools, with sessions tailored to the participant’s industry application and experience level.

  • ANSYS Mechanical (FEA)
  • Thermal Analysis
  • AM Process Simulation
  • Structural Validation
  • CFD Fundamentals
  • Industry Applications

Student Technician Program

TMC's Student Technician Program is a paid internship-style experience where Vermont State University students — and adult learners and students from other institutions — work alongside TMC staff to deliver real manufacturing services for actual industry clients.

Participants may develop skills across multiple advanced manufacturing disciplines or choose to go deep in a specific area — from metal 3D printing and CNC machining to metrology and digitization. Every project is real work with real impact, and TMC's network of partners provides direct connections to potential employers.

Professional Development

Keep your engineering and manufacturing teams at the forefront of Industry 4.0. TMC's professional development offerings are tailored for working professionals who need focused, practical training on the latest advanced manufacturing technologies — without the overhead of a degree program.

Training is available in-person at the Vermont State University Advanced Manufacturing Center, with options for synchronous and asynchronous formats to fit demanding work schedules.

Technical Training for Every Learner

TMC's training ecosystem is designed to be inclusive and accessible — whether you're a career changer, a recent graduate, a working engineer, or a K-12 student discovering manufacturing for the first time.

Career Starters

Recent graduates, career changers, and new entrants to manufacturing looking for hands-on experience and direct employer connections in New England and beyond.

Manufacturing Companies

Businesses that need to upskill existing teams or develop talent pipelines for advanced manufacturing roles — with training delivered on industry-grade equipment in a real production environment.

Design & Process Engineers

Engineers seeking to expand competency in additive manufacturing design principles, simulation tools, and metrology — especially for defense, aerospace, and medical device applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Participants in TMC’s Student Technician Program are paid while they work alongside TMC staff on real manufacturing projects for actual industry clients. It functions like a paid internship — you gain hands-on technical experience and income at the same time.
Professional development programs at TMC are built for working engineers, technicians, and manufacturing professionals at companies seeking to upskill their teams on advanced manufacturing technologies including metal 3D printing, CNC machining, and simulation software.
TMC’s DfAM training teaches engineers how to leverage additive manufacturing for high-value applications — lightweighting, part consolidation, complex internal geometries, and functional customization. Participants apply these principles hands-on using TMC’s metal and polymer AM systems. For full course details, see the DfAM training page.
TMC offers ANSYS training across Mechanical (structural FEA), additive manufacturing simulation, and thermal analysis modules. Training is customized to the participant’s engineering discipline and application industry. See the ANSYS training page for details.

Ready to Build Real Skills?

Whether you’re an engineer looking to master DfAM or simulation, a company upskilling your team, or a student looking for a paid internship in advanced manufacturing — TMC has a pathway for you.

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