Benefits |
This course will enable participants to gain a critical and applied understanding of additive manufacturing, empowering them to make informed decisions in real-world industrial settings. Specifically, participants will be able to:
• To understand comparatively the main additive manufacturing technologies in polymers and metals, identifying their real advantages and limitations beyond the theoretical approach.
• Select the most appropriate technology based on technical, geometric, productive and economic requirements.
• Evaluate the feasibility of manufacturing a part using additive manufacturing versus traditional processes.
• Identify the key parameters that affect the quality, repeatability, and cost of the parts.
• Correctly interpret the results obtained in parts manufactured using different technologies.
• Understand the complete workflow, from design to post-processing.
• Reduce common errors in the adoption of additive manufacturing within the company.
• Identify real opportunities for industrial application in your professional environment.
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Introduction |
This course arises from the growing need for specialized technical training that enables participants to understand not only the basic operation of these technologies, but also their physical principles, industrial limitations, and selection criteria. In the current context, many organizations are incorporating additive manufacturing without a thorough understanding of the differences between processes, which can lead to inefficient decisions from both a technical and economic perspective.
The importance of this topic is reflected in the sector's sustained growth. According to various market reports, additive manufacturing is experiencing annual growth rates exceeding 20%, with increasing adoption in final production, especially in technologies such as MJF in polymers and PBF in metals. Furthermore, the need to manufacture customized parts, reduce development times, and optimize designs is driving its integration into the industrial value chain.
In this context, it is essential to provide professionals with a structured and comparative view of the main technologies, enabling them to properly select the most suitable process based on the application, material, mechanical requirements, and cost and production constraints.
Therefore, this course aims to bridge the gap between general theoretical knowledge and practical industrial application, providing technical, applied and decision-making-oriented training in additive manufacturing.
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Addressed to |
- Managers and technical staff from the technical office and production departments. - People interested in these topics. |
Objectives |
To provide a technical and applied overview of the main additive manufacturing technologies in polymers and metals, understanding their physical fundamentals, critical parameters, industrial limitations and technological selection criteria. |
Content |
SESSION 1. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IN POLYMERS (3h).
Technologies covered:
• FDM.
• LCD.
• MJF.
Contents:
• General principles of additive manufacturing in polymers.
• Differences between extrusion, photopolymerization and powder bed technologies.
• Most commonly used materials and applications.
• Advantages and limitations of each process.
• Basic criteria for selecting technology according to industrial need.
• Cost and production considerations
Practice:
• Visit to the additive manufacturing equipment.
• Explanation of the general operation of the machines.
• Observation of the manufacturing process and workflow.
• Review of manufactured parts and comparative analysis.
SESSION 2. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IN METALS (3h).
Technologies covered:
• PBF-LB/M.
• EBM-EB/M.
• DED.
Contents:
• Introduction to metal additive manufacturing.
• Differences between technologies based on laser, electron beam and direct material deposition.
• Materials and application sectors.
• Advantages, limitations and industrial challenges.
• Introduction to design for additive manufacturing in metal.
Practice:
• Visit to the additive manufacturing equipment.
• Explanation of the general manufacturing and post-processing process.
• Observation of the manufacturing process and workflow.
• Review of manufactured parts and comparative analysis.
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Type |
Course |
Mode of delivery |
In‑person
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Methodology |
Transfer of theoretical and practical knowledge and guided tour of the AIDIMME Additive Manufacturing Showroom. |
Dates |
From 26 / 5 / 2026 to 28 / 5 / 2026 |
Calendar |
Tuesday Thursday |
Opening hours |
From 15:00am to 18:00am |
Duration |
6h |
Place |
AIDIMME C / Leonardo Da Vinci 38 (Technology Park) 46980 Paterna (Valencia) |
Registration |
Open |
Certification |
Certificate of attendance issued by AIDIMME. Minimum attendance of 75% of the teaching hours. |
Ribs |
129 € - Non-associated company amount + 21% VAT. Associated company - 13%. Unemployed persons: consult price. *AIDIMME, as the organising entity of FUNDAE, will be able to manage the subsidised part of the course at no additional cost.
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INFORMATION AND PRE-REGISTRATIONS
AIDIMME - Training Department
961366070 Phone | Fax: 961366185 e-mail: rigual@aidimme.es | www.aidimme.es
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Since the NUMBER OF PLACES is LIMITEDIf you are interested in participating in these courses, you must notify us, as soon as possible, by sending the duly completed pre-registration form (one for each attendee), before the indicated date, in order to close participation in it. Admission will be made in order of pre-registration and the company will be notified of its acceptance. |
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