eLearnAfrica
Business Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing
EIT RawMaterials
  • Start Date: 17 Jan, 2022
  • 3 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Discover how business is enhanced and created with additive manufacturing and find out how it works in a real-life situation.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Explore the business case for additive manufacturing


The rapid evolution of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has created a multitude of opportunities across industries. It has extended far beyond its traditional use to have an impact on how companies operate, create value for their customers, and boost profits.


On this three-week course, you’ll examine the business case for additive manufacturing (AM) alongside experts at EIT RawMaterials.


You’ll discover how and when additive manufacturing can be profitably used in industrial applications and how it affects companies’ business models.


Discover a strategic framework to implement additive manufacturing


As you explore the current AM landscape, you’ll discover the key financial advantages of additive manufacturing. You’ll then examine the practical process and strategic frameworks for implementing AM.


This will give you a clear overview of how existing business can be enhanced, and how new business can be created using AM as supporting technology.


Learn how to prepare a business model canvas


You’ll learn how to create, prepare, and apply a business model canvas to a real-life case study before getting the opportunity to practice pitching your AM business case to others.


By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently make the business case for the use of additive manufacturing.


This course is designed for those who want to learn more about additive manufacturing.


You could be a professional already familiar with additive manufacturing and looking to understand how it can be used to enhance or create business for your company. The course will also benefit entrepreneurs looking to enter the additive manufacturing market.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

EIT RawMaterials

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