PPS07 – Advanced Training in Additive Manufacturing

One of the main outcomes of the INOV.AM agenda is the development of a Training Academy, consisting of four multidisciplinary and complementary educational centers, which will serve as a knowledge platform aimed at empowering human resources within companies. This will be achieved through the creation of tailored training modules for industries across sectors, catering to different personnel levels within a company. The training offerings will follow a modular structure of short and medium duration, with hands-on or blended learning (B-learning) methodologies supported by the equipment available at the four centers and a dedicated e-learning platform.

Beyond the training modules, the Academy will function as a research and development platform to facilitate the integration of Additive Manufacturing (AM) into companies with a high degree of maturity and reduced risk. This strengthened interaction between industry and the Academy will drive the sustainable growth of skilled labor, enable modernization of manufacturing processes, and enhance competitive differentiation within industries.

The centers will also allow for demonstrations of the AM workflow, establishing Learning Factories and Direct Digital Factories that encompass various INOV-AM projects. At least five types of training will be developed for different target audiences, alongside 15 training actions to ensure ongoing relevance and economic value beyond 2025.