The first Stratasys Academy in Italy is now open and operating

The Stratasys Academy offers training and consultancy to a broad audience of users and businesses on how to optimize the use of Stratasys solutions and additive manufacturing in general within their development and manufacturing processes. The first Stratasys authorized training centre in Italy is now open and operated by Energy Group (Stratasys Italy platinum partner) at its offices in Bentivoglio (Bologna, Italy)

The Energy Group training centre offers high-level expertise and training for users of Stratasys FDM and PolyJet 3D printing technologies (training can be carried out at customer’s premises upon request). A wide range of courses are available, enabling attendees to increase their knowledge of additive manufacturing and its effective use for a plethora of design and production applications. The goal is to best support users in maximizing their investment in 3D printing and help them avoid expenses through production errors and material wastage.

The courses on offer are varied and suited to 3D printing users of different abilities, covering key topics such as, ‘how to design for additive’, among many others. Software training with GrabCAD programmes are also featured within the courses.

“At Energy Group, we have been working intimately with Stratasys additive manufacturing for over 10 years and have a deep expertise in its core technologies,” said Lucio Ferranti, President and CEO, Energy Group. “We believe in the truly disruptive potential of additive manufacturing, however implementing it within traditional design and production environments without the appropriate training can be challenging. This is where we can add real value - supporting businesses small or large in becoming more efficient, productive and profitable through the effective use of additive manufacturing.”

“We are delighted to have Energy Group as our first authorized Stratasys Training Center in Italy. Its very important to us that we provide users of our technology the local expertise to guide them throughout their additive journey and Energy Group is the ideal partner to help us achieve this. It has a strong heritage in working closely with its customers to understand their business needs and provides dedicated support to ensure they get the most out of additive manufacturing”, added Matthias Gukelberger, Vice President and Head of Services EMEA, Stratasys.