Certified basic training: 3D printing compact
Your practical introduction to additive manufacturing- state-sponsored & recognized
Compact basics. Big impact.
This intensive 15-day basic training course provides you with a sound overview of technologies,
Materials and applications of industrial 3D printing.
The 3D printing course combines online learning units with practical exercises directly in the Transparent 3D Factory in Leipzig.
including recognized certificate according to AZAV.
What can you do after the training?
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Distinguish and classify 3D printing processes with confidence
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Select materials in a targeted manner
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Design optimization of components (DfAM)
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Avoid errors & evaluate quality
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Operate systems independently
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Understanding and applying process chains
Who is the course suitable for?
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Jobseekers with a training voucher from the employment agency or job center (100 % funding)
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The company, who wish to provide employees with further training (up to 100 % funded, depending on the size of the company)
- Self-employed (funding possible through the KOMPASS program or self-financed)
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Lateral entrants in technical professions
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Anyone interested in a 3D printing course, with little or no previous experience
What you can expect from the 3D printing course
Module 1
3D printing processes & materials
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Overview of SLS, MJF, SLA, FDM, etc.
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Materials science: plastics, resins, properties,
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Initial quality assessment of components
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Fundamentals of materials testing
Module 2
Process chain & component preparation
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From CAD model to production
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Component alignment, support structures, wall thicknesses
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Post-processing & finishing
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Calculation, economic efficiency & fields of application
Module 3
Practice in the transparent 3D factory
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Working on industrial 3D printers
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Setup, operation, troubleshooting
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Production processes & quality check
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Practical case studies from everyday life
Duration & procedure
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Total duration: 3 weeks (15 course days)
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Format: 2 weeks online lessons + 1 week attendance in Leipzig
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Location of the 3D printing course: Online & Transparent 3D Factory, Leipzig
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Teaching units: 3 modules of 40 units each
- Next dates: 08.06. - 26.06.2026 or 21.09. - 09.10.2026
Certification & promotion
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AZAV-certified Further training measure
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100 % Support for jobseekers with education voucher (Employment Agency / Jobcenter)
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Up to 100 % funding for Employees possible
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You can obtain support via the Employer service of the employment agency (measure number: 075/410/25)
Price: 0 € *
* With education voucher for job-seeking participants
Price without subsidy: 1,725.50 € (1.450,00 € excl. VAT)
We are happy to advise you personally
Inquiry form
Christian Eser
Your contact for all 3D printing courses
E-mail address: schulung@rapidobject.com
Telephone number: +49 (0) 341 | 23 18 37 53
20 years
35.000+
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Why the transparent 3D factory
We are the first publicly accessible 3D printing factory in Germany. With us, you don't just get theory, but experience the practical application live:
Register now for our Training courses or Guided tours and discover the world of 3D printing!
Contact details
04229 Leipzig, Germany
TÜV certificates
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Contact details
The Transparent 3D Factory by Rapidobject is more than just a transparent production facility for innovative 3D printing technology - it is also a Event and network locationoffers modern conference rooms for booking as well as a wide range of Training courses and webinars around additive manufacturing.
Weißenfelser Straße 84
04229 Leipzig, Germany
TÜV certificates
ISO 9001
ISO 27001
ISO 14001
ISO 52920
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