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26/11/2025 ECOSYSTEM

"Building the Workforce for a Growing Additive Manufacturing Industry" by EOS

The additive manufacturing (AM) industry has reached an inflection point. As adoption accelerates across aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and consumer markets, one truth becomes clear: a growing AM industry needs a growing workforce. The most advanced machines and the most innovative materials are only as impactful as the people who know how to use them.


At EOS, we see this challenge as one of the most important opportunities for industry. Technology without expertise creates bottlenecks, but technology combined with a well-prepared workforce unlocks scale, innovation, and sustainable growth. That’s why our Additive Minds Academy exists — to help today’s manufacturers, engineers, and students become the AM leaders of tomorrow.



Developing Today’s Workforce


Much of the workforce currently stepping into additive manufacturing comes from traditional manufacturing backgrounds. These professionals already understand production, quality assurance, and supply chain operations, but AM requires a new set of skills: digital workflows, design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), powder handling, laser-material interaction, and data-driven qualification strategies.


To close this gap, EOS offers a comprehensive portfolio of training programs, designed to meet learners where they are:

  • Online Programs – Flexible, on-demand content covering everything from introductory AM knowledge to advanced process and material science. These programs allow engineers and operators to learn at their own pace while still accessing expert-driven content.
  • Hybrid & In-Person Trainings – For deeper technical engagement, we deliver blended formats that combine digital content with in-person workshops and machine-side training. A recent example is our Masterclass with NASA, which brings world-class experts into the classroom to accelerate learning.


By offering this spectrum of delivery formats, we ensure that knowledge transfer is not only accessible but also scalable — whether for a single engineer or an entire enterprise team.



Partnering with Industry & Government


Beyond individual learners, the scale of workforce development needed in AM demands collaboration. EOS has been working with governments and large organizations worldwide to build structured training programs that prepare hundreds or even thousands of professionals for additive adoption.


One prominent example is our partnership with the U.S. Navy. The maritime industrial base faces unique challenges, including the need for rapid repair, supply chain resilience, and qualification of parts for mission-critical environments. Together with the Navy, EOS has developed training programs that blend online learning with hands-on instruction, ensuring sailors and engineers are not only familiar with AM but capable of leveraging it effectively.


This model is transferable. Large manufacturers, government bodies, and consortiums can tap into Additive Minds Academy to design custom training programs that fit their specific requirements—whether that means qualifying parts for aerospace, scaling production in medical devices, or optimizing new materials.



Igniting the Next Generation


While reskilling the current workforce is critical; the future of AM depends on the next generation. Universities, technical colleges, and research institutes need to integrate AM into their curriculum today to ensure that graduates are ready for tomorrow’s jobs.


To accelerate this, we launched the Ignite Program, a turnkey solution for educational institutions. With Ignite, schools can rapidly implement AM curriculum into their programs— without the years it often takes to build content from scratch. The program combines EOS’s industry expertise with flexible delivery formats, ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and exposure to real-world use cases.


For universities, this means access to expert-developed modules covering:

  • Intro to AM technologies and applications
  • Selecting the right parts for AM
  • Process and parameter development
  • Materials science and metallurgy
  • Qualification, testing, and standards


Ignite ensures that students are not only exposed to AM but can graduate with skills that are directly relevant to industry needs, making them valuable hires on day one.


More insights here:  AM Ignite Program 2025

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