Optomec Launches Aerosol Jet Education Platform to Advance Additive Manufacturing Training!

Optomec has introduced its Aerosol Jet Education Platform, a comprehensive training solution designed to equip students with hands-on skills in printed electronics and advanced additive manufacturing. The platform is targeted at universities and technical institutes seeking to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and real-world industrial applications.

Built on Optomec’s proprietary Aerosol Jet fine feature printing technology, the platform combines specialised hardware, intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) software, and a structured curriculum. This integrated approach enables students to design, optimise, and validate additive manufacturing processes in line with industry standards, while providing a scalable and cost-effective solution for educational institutions.

Each system is delivered with an initial module that includes pre-programmed toolpaths and instructor-led lab exercises. These labs allow students to achieve hands-on outcomes in analog electronics, supported by post-process validation techniques. The platform’s modular Lab Library enables progressive learning across key areas such as conductive trace printing, passive component fabrication, strain gauge calibration, antenna design, and multilayer circuit production. It also incorporates foundational training in materials science and process optimisation.

The platform is designed for flexibility and future expansion. Additional modules can be unlocked through software upgrades, offering advanced material capabilities, automated toolpath generation, and graduate-level coursework. This allows institutions to extend the platform beyond basic training into advanced research and specialised applications.

Optomec brings significant industry experience to the education space, with more than 700 systems deployed across over 200 customers globally. Its technologies are used by leading organisations such as NASA, GE, and Lockheed Martin. The new education platform leverages this expertise to deliver industry-aligned training that prepares students for careers in sectors including electronics, aerospace, and life sciences.

Overall, the launch of the Aerosol Jet Education Platform reflects a growing emphasis on practical, skills-based learning in advanced manufacturing. By combining cutting-edge technology with structured training, Optomec is helping to develop the next generation of engineers and innovators ready to meet the demands of modern industry.