Target audience
Engineers, R&D directors, technology officers, heads of engineering, project managers, product designers, as well as individuals interested in sharpening their understanding on high-precision additive manufacturing. A good understanding of manufacturing processes and 3D modelling skills are prerequisites for this course.
The course will be given in English.
Overview
From biotechnology to jewelry, and automotive to photonics, the world of additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is set to revolutionize countless industries.
The advantages? Unparalleled design flexibility, easy product customization, affordable and on-demand low-volume manufacturing, short time to market or even wastage reduction. What can 3D printing bring to your business? What production capabilities does AM unlock? How can you harness the potential of these dynamic and rapidly advancing technologies within your manufacturing processes?
At the forefront of research in AM, EPFL is proposing a 2-day overview of this rapidly emerging field, with real case studies from industry leaders and university laboratories.
Objectives
- Grasp the transformative potential of additive manufacturing and learn about its latest technological evolution
- Understand high-precision 3D printing technologies in a wide range of materials, including polymers, glass, ceramics, and metals
- Acquire an overview of the additive manufacturing phases – from prototyping to production – and the investment needed
- Discover practical and inspirational applications examples from industry leaders and university research labs
- Immerse yourself in the world of 3D printing through hands-on experience in EPFL laboratories
Program
The speakers are recognized experts in the field of additive manufacturing at EPFL or partner companies and institutions – such as Sonova, Comadur of Swatch Group, Readily3D, Rema, or SIPBB.
TOPICS COVERED
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING – INTRODUCTION
- 3D Printing: a game changer in industrial processes
- 3D Printing technologies: from research tools to fast and high precision competitive tools
- 3D Printing phases: from prototyping to production
2 PHOTON PRINTING (2 PP)
- Main applications: molds for high precision part replication including optical precision components
- New materials: glass and ceramics
STEREOLITHOGRAPHY (SLA) & DIGITAL LIGHT PROCESSING (DLP) 3D PRINTING
- Main applications: continuous fast large area printing
- New materials: silicones, glass, ceramics
POWDER BED FUSION 3D PRINTING OF METALS
- Main applications: fast manufacturing of complex metal parts
- Materials: stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel, copper
VOLUMETRIC LAYERLESS PRINTING
- Main applications: ultra high speed printing
- Soft and hard materials
3D INKJET PRINTING
- Main applications: adaptability for fully functional products
- No post-processing required
- Simultaneous co-deposition of various materials
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IN PRACTICE
- Industrial application examples: micro-optics, micro-components, biomedical scaffolds, tissue engineering, aerospace, automotive, hydrogen production
- Hands-on experience of 3D printing processes in EPFL laboratories
Testimonial from a participant
“The course provided a lot of practical knowledge about 3D printing, given by experts in the field. It was very industry-driven. Learn that 3D printing could be used in so many different applications was very enriching. The design competition was particularly useful for learning some tricks of the trade when designing parts for 3D printing. Exchange ideas with people from different backgrounds was very interesting.”
Cinta
Mechanical Engineer
Certification
A certificate of attendance will be delivered at the end of the course.
Organisation
Laboratory of Applied Photonics Devices (LAPD), School of Engineering (STI), EPFL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne)
Steering Committee
- Prof. Christophe Moser, Laboratory of Applied Photonics Devices (LAPD), School of Engineering (STI), EPFL
- Prof. Demetri Psaltis, Laboratory of Applied Photonics Devices (LAPD), School of Engineering (STI), EPFL
- Dr. Ye Pu, Laboratory of Applied Photonics Devices (LAPD), School of Engineering (STI), EPFL
Practical information
Dates and schedule
- Monday, November 3, 2025, from 8.30 am to 6.00 pm
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 8.30 am to 6.00 pm
Course venue
EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
Required Material
Participants should bring their own laptop (on-site installation of a free CAD software is necessary for hands-on experience.)
Course fee
1’300.- Swiss Francs
10% special discount for contributing members of EPFL Alumni
Registration deadline
June 30, 2025
Number of participants is limited.
