Denmark gets its first 3D printing programme
In the future, dusty books will be replaced by new and groundbreaking technology—more specifically AM and 3D printing technology.
IBA (International Business Academy) in Kolding has, as the first educational institution, just had a professional bachelor’s degree in 3D printing approved—the first in the field.
“3D printing is, of course, something that is described as one of the production technologies of the future, and this is an absolute pioneer programme,” Rector Niels Egelund tells Jydske Vestkysten.
IBA has led the development of the programme, in close collaboration with Dansk AM Hub and a number of companies working with 3D printing.
“It is quite clear that in Denmark, on the education side, we were lagging behind—especially compared with German and Swedish AM programmes—and that is why we have, of course, been involved all the way and also have several initiatives on the way,” says Frank Rosengreen Lorenzen, CEO of Dansk AM Hub.
Initially, 30 places will be offered on the programme, which will largely focus on the technical aspects.
“In Denmark, we have a unique opportunity to be frontrunners in AM technology and create a new Danish business success story, and therefore it is also crucial that the next generation of manufacturing gains the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding of the technology,” says Frank Rosengreen Lorenzen.
And in Kolding, the development is being received with the same great joy and positive response.
“It is an area that is growing rapidly these years, and where there will be strong demand for skills in the future,” says Morten Bjørn Hansen, CEO of Business Kolding, to Jydske Vestkysten, also highlighting the programme’s potential in terms of demand for labour:
“This applies both in relation to sustainable production methods and the green transition—areas where it is very important to be far ahead educationally. It requires more high-level technical programmes.”
Read more at IBA Erhvervsakademi Kolding.
