When IBA Nexttech first ran “Introduction to Industrial 3D Printing”, Peter Nissen from LEGO System A/S was among the participants in the continuing education programme. Peter works as a toolmaker, and he has become accustomed to working with additive manufacturing in his day-to-day work.
“I think it is a truly exciting technology. It opens up an incredible number of possibilities when you need to solve a task,” says Peter Nissen.
At LEGO, he always works in metal when shaping new parts. However, over the course of the four teaching days on “Introduction to Additive Manufacturing”, he and the rest of the class were introduced to a number of the key technologies that can be used—including powder printing, resin printing and wire printing.
“Regardless of which technology you use, there are important requirements for your design. You can 3D print almost anything, but your part also has to be durable. If you do not know enough about strength of materials, part orientation and support, you risk your work ending up straight in the bin. That is something that is explained very well during the teaching at IBA,” Peter says.
IBA has planned two new intakes for “Introduction to Industrial 3D Printing”. Toolmaker Peter Nissen from LEGO System A/S participated when the continuing education programme was launched in 2024.
He started working with additive manufacturing more or less by chance. It was a colleague at LEGO who asked whether it might be something for him. The colleague introduced him to the 3D printer, and then Peter was up and running.
Later, it was a manager who asked whether he would like to take part in “Introduction to Additive Manufacturing” at IBA. You can also apply for funding for it as continuing education. Among other options, you can apply to the Transition Fund to cover the cost of the programme. It is done easily while you complete your application.
“I refreshed my knowledge, so it worked really well as a foundation course. At the same time, I gained broad background knowledge about all the other possibilities you have with 3D printing technology,” says Peter.
He adds:
“The instructors were very knowledgeable about the material and knew what they were talking about. So if you are interested in working with additive manufacturing, you get a very good introduction at IBA.”
IBA launched the AM continuing education programme in 2024, and the experience gained is being used in the ongoing work. The next intakes for “Introduction to Industrial 3D Printing” are scheduled to start on 12 March and 30 April 2025. On IBA’s website, you can read more about both the programme and the option to apply for funding.
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