In the first part of the course will be presented the general principles of Metrology together with the description of the most common instruments, principles and methods of measurement in a manufacturing system implementing “additive manufacturing”. 

A second phase of the course will focus  on the main techniques of Statistical Process Control (process capability, control charts, etc.) and acceptance control (sampling plan, product test, etc.) with the aim of furnishing the basis for designing and implementing a system for quality control in a production context. 

A final phase of the course will deal with the fundamental concepts related to the current standards for Quality Management (ISO 9000 family), their implementation in a production organization and the obtainment of the relevant certification.