EOS and NASA Sign Space Act Agreement to Launch Metal Additive Manufacturing Master Class

____ PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, 6 AUGUST 2025

 

EOS, a leading supplier of additive manufacturing (AM) solutions for industrial 3D printing, today announced a Space Act Agreement with NASA and the EOS Additive Minds Academy to offer the Metal AM Master Class, an advanced, hands-on training program. The course will be proctored in collaboration with renowned experts Dr. Paul Gradl, Principal Engineer, NASA, and Dr. Omar Mireles, Additive Manufacture R&D Engineer, Zia AM, both recognized leaders in AM for space flight and high-performance applications.

Beginning in November 2025, the classroom and hands-on training program will take place at the EOS technical center in Pflugerville, Texas, covering metal industrial 3D printing processes and post-processing techniques for successful part fabrication and infusion into applications. This course will serve as a technology-agnostic review of metal AM strategies, such as laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), directed energy disposition (DED), and other advanced methods.

 

“This partnership embodies the power of public-private collaboration accelerating the adoption and understanding of additive manufacturing. Through our agreement with NASA, we are delivering unparalleled access to the expertise and technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and advanced manufacturing.”
Fabian Alefeld, EOS global director of business development and the Additive Minds Academy.

Designed for engineers, researchers, program managers, industry leaders, and newcomers alike, the course includes: 

  • Overview of solid-state AM processes and their process chains
  • Hands-on deep dives into the LPBF process chain, design, post-processing, and quality assurance
  • Theory and practical lessons learned sessions led by Dr. Paul Gradl (NASA) and Dr. Omar Mireles (Zia AM)
  • Hands-on experience with EOS M 290, EOS M 300-4, and EOS M 400-4 systems
  • Build job development, post-processing, and lab testing
  • EOS Additive Minds Certificate of Completion awarded to participants

Space Act Agreements are special legal agreements authorized by the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, allowing NASA to collaborate with a wide range of partners, including government agencies, private companies, and educational institutions to support its mission. These agreements provide NASA with flexibility to enter contracts and cooperative arrangements that further its goals, including international space cooperation.

Course Dates and Details:
 
Date: November 4-6, 2025
Location: EOS Pflugerville facility
Participants: Limited to 20 attendees per session
Cost: $3,400 per participant
Registration: https://us.store.eos.info/products/metal-am-masterclass 

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About EOS

 

EOS provides responsible manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technologies to organizations around the world. Since 1989, EOS has shaped the future of manufacturing by enabling its customers to innovate and differentiate through expert guidance, technology and services, leveraging its end-to-end additive manufacturing (AM) industry partnerships. From strategy to education to production, EOS is the leading global partner for both metal and polymer AM solutions, accelerating time-to-market for its customers through high-quality production efficiencies and sustainable solutions.

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