Overview
EN ISO/ASTM 52935:2023 - Additive manufacturing of metals - Qualification principles - Qualification of coordination personnel (CEN adoption of ISO/ASTM 52935:2023) defines the qualification requirements for personnel who coordinate metal additive manufacturing (AM) activities in industrial production sites. Applicable to all metallic AM processes described by ISO 17296-2, this standard is intended for general‑industrial applications and clarifies roles, competence levels and the assessment principles needed to achieve consistent, reproducible AM production.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability: Focus on metal AM coordination roles across powder‑bed, directed energy and other metallic AM processes referenced in ISO 17296-2; notes that industry‑specific or regulatory requirements (e.g., aerospace, medical) may add further expectations.
- Tasks and responsibilities: Defines coordination tasks and how responsibilities are assigned; manufacturers specify which tasks are allocated to single or multiple staff members (see Annex B for task lists).
- Competence levels: Describes three competence levels for AM coordination personnel - Level 1 (Basic), Level 2 (Standard) and Level 3 (Advanced) - and aligns required technical knowledge to these levels.
- Qualification process: Requirements for assessing personnel, issuing a qualification test certificate (informative Annex A), validity periods, and procedures for re‑qualification.
- Examiners and assessment: Role of internal or external examiners; where applicable, independent examining bodies compliant with ISO/IEC 17024 may be used.
- Normative references: Cross‑references to related AM standards such as ISO/ASTM 52900, 52920 and ISO/ASTM/TS 52930.
Applications
- For manufacturing managers, HR, and quality assurance teams establishing AM staffing and training programs.
- For AM coordinators and supervisors who need a clear, standardized framework for role definitions and competence evidence.
- For companies implementing industrial metal AM lines aiming to demonstrate consistent process control, traceability and workforce competence.
- Useful in procurement, supplier qualification, internal audits and when preparing for regulated industry certification - noting that regulated sectors may require additional qualifications beyond this standard.
Related Standards
- ISO/ASTM 52900 - Additive manufacturing: fundamentals and vocabulary
- ISO/ASTM 52920 - Qualification principles: quality requirements for industrial AM sites
- ISO/ASTM/TS 52930 - IQ/OQ/PQ of PBF‑LB equipment
- ISO 17296‑2 - AM process categories for metallic materials
This standard is essential for organizations seeking to formalize AM coordination roles, implement consistent competency assessment, and integrate workforce qualification into metal additive manufacturing quality systems.