May 7, 2025 (press release) –
- The U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program, in partnership with BlueForge Alliance, has funded the EOS Additive Minds Academy to train the MIB suppliers in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process chain to strengthen the industrial 3D printing workforce
- MIB suppliers will participate in hands-on and online Additive Minds Academy courses, designed to equip users with critical skills in additive manufacturing
EOS, a leading supplier of additive manufacturing (AM) solutions for industrial 3D printing, today announced a contract to support the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base initiative to provide end-to-end LPBF process training for MIB suppliers. The initiative aims to strengthen AM efficiency and bridge the maritime AM education and workforce gap.
Beginning in May 2025, the training program will take place at the Additive Minds Academy Center in Novi, Michigan, and combines online coursework with hands-on experience to equip MIB suppliers with critical skills in AM software, LPBF system operation, and ASTM machine certifications free of charge.
"This program helps the U.S. Navy offer suppliers skilled personnel trained in new technologies like laser powder bed fusion, which will enable us to quickly fill critical component gaps that our traditional manufacturing base can't provide in a timely fashion. Through initiatives like this, the MIB Program is advancing more agile and responsive manufacturing technologies in the U.S. Navy's supply chain to quickly produce parts."
Dr. Justin Rettaliata, MIB Program Additive Manufacturing Lead
The initiative aims to strengthen AM efficiency and bridge the maritime AM education and workforce development gap. All courses will be led by EOS and ASTM certified Additive Minds Academy trainers, and upon completion, participants will earn industry-recognized certifications for metal AM data preparation and metal machine operation, certified by ASTM.
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