Prima Additive’s training programs are designed to provide the skills and expertise necessary to efficiently integrate Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) and Direct Energy Deposition (DED) technologies into your production processes.
With a structured approach that covers every stage of metal 3D printing, our expert engineers guide professionals through technical, operational, and strategic aspects of the technology—helping companies optimize machine usage, software integration, and process efficiency.
Training programs tailored to your needs
Pre-sales training: understanding Additive Manufacturing
Before adopting additive manufacturing, it is essential to understand how it can fit into your production strategy. Our introductory courses provide insights into:
- Market opportunities and industry trends in metal additive manufacturing
- Key AM technologies, processes, and materials
- Design guidelines for optimized 3D printing strategies
- Powder management and safe handling procedures
- Live demonstrations at our Application Center, offering a hands-on look at AM workflows
- Custom application assessments with the option to prototype real components
Installation and operator training: mastering machine operation
When integrating additive manufacturing into your production line, proper setup and operation are critical for efficiency and long-term success. Our courses cover:
- Machine functions, software controls, and operational safety
- Peripheral equipment training, including drying ovens, sieving units, and inert gas systems
- Practical troubleshooting, focusing on error prevention and alarm handling
Application training: process optimization and design strategies
To fully exploit additive manufacturing, engineers and designers must be able to optimize process parameters and part designs. Our specialized courses include:
- Software training (Materialise Magics, Build Processor configuration)
- Print job preparation and parameter setting for different materials
- Support structure design and process optimization
- Live printing tests to analyze orientation, material properties, and support efficiency
- Strategies for minimizing defects and improving print success rates
Post-sales and advanced training: continuous improvement
Even after installation, ongoing training is key to keeping up with technological advancements and refining production strategies. Our advanced programs include:
- Fine-tuning process parameters for specific applications
- Material characterization to optimize powders and part properties
- In-depth process control training, including real-time adjustments
- Return on Investment (ROI) analysis, customized for your product type
- Live hands-on software sessions to enhance efficiency
Why train with Prima Additive?
✅ Industry-leading expertise: Over 45 years of experience in laser material processing
✅ Hands-on learning: Real-world application assessments & live prototyping
✅ Customized courses: Training programs adapted to your industry and production needs
✅ Global support network: Continuous learning with worldwide assistance
Our training sessions combine theory, software mastery, and hands-on practice, giving you and your team the skills needed to confidently implement metal additive manufacturing in an industrial environment.
