Hands-on training program set to begin November 2025.
“More education!” has been the rallying cry in the additive manufacturing (AM) industry for years, and for good reason. Even four decades after its invention, 3D printing technology is still a novelty for many engineers. In addition, many additive processes – particularly those involving metal – require a deep understanding of numerous machine parameters and how those affect the material properties and mechanical behavior of 3D printed parts.
The latest AM industry effort to address the gap between the technology’s capabilities and its users knowledge base comes from an agreement between the additive manufacturing OEM, EOS, and NASA to launch a Metal AM Master Class. Described as “an advanced, hands-on training program,” the course will be run through the EOS Additive Minds Academy and proctored in collaboration with Paul Gradl, principal engineer at NASA and Omar Mireles, additive manufacture R&D scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The course will begin in November of this year at the EOS technical center in Pflugerville, TX. According to an EOS press release, it will cover metal industrial 3D printing processes and post-processing techniques, with the aim of serving as a “technology-agnostic review of metal AM strategies” including laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) and directed energy deposition (DED), among others.
“This partnership embodies the power of public-private collaboration accelerating the adoption and understanding of additive manufacturing,” said Fabian Alefeld, EOS global director of business development and the Additive Minds Academy, in the release. “Through our agreement with NASA, we are delivering unparalleled access to the expertise and technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and advanced manufacturing.”
Other features of the course include:
- Overview of solid-state AM processes and their process chains
- Hands-on deep dives into the L-PBF process chain, design, post-processing, and quality assurance
- Theory and practical lessons learned sessions led by Paul Gradl and Omar Mireles
- Hands-on experience with EOS M 290, EOS M 300-4, and EOS M 400-4 systems
- Build job development, post-processing, and lab testing
- EOS Additive Minds Certificate of Completion awarded to participants
The course is schedule for November 4-6, 2025 and is limited to 20 attendees per session at a cost of $3,400 USD per participant. For more information, visit the registration page.
