Additive Thinking: Fundamentals of 3D Printing and Prototyping

Event details

Thu, 28 May 2026, 13:00–14:00 CET / 14:00–15:00 Kyiv

About event

We invite you to take part in the practical online training “Additive Thinking: Fundamentals of 3D Printing and Prototyping”, organized within the Sustainable Transport & Trade Matchmaking Platform in the frame of “CentralUkraineEDIH Online School for SMEs and Startups”.

Date & Time: 28 May 2026, 13:00 CET / 14:00 Kyiv
Format: Online training
Working Language: Ukrainian

This event is designed for businesses and professionals interested in implementing innovative technologies and additive manufacturing solutions in their activities.

During the training, participants will explore:

• the fundamentals of additive manufacturing and its business applications;

• major 3D-printing technologies, including FDM, SLA, and SLS;

• materials used in 3D printing, including plastics, metals, composites, and biomaterials;

• practical aspects of prototyping and additive production;

• real business cases where 3D printing is already used to solve operational and manufacturing challenges.

Participants will also see a practical online demonstration of a 3D printer, including the full workflow from model preparation to finished product.

Participation in the event is free of charge, but advance registration is required.

Event objectives

• To introduce additive manufacturing technologies and their applications

• To explain the principles of 3D printing and prototyping

• To present practical use cases for manufacturing and business

• To familiarise participants with modern 3D-printing materials

• To demonstrate practical implementation of additive technologies

Key topics

1. Fundamentals of additive manufacturing

• Principles of additive production

• Business applications of 3D printing

2. 3D-printing technologies

• FDM technology

• SLA technology

• SLS technology

3. Materials for 3D printing

• Plastics and polymers

• Metals and composites

• Biomaterials

4. Practical demonstration

• Preparing 3D models

• Printing workflow

• Final product demonstration

5. Business use cases

• Practical implementation examples

• Solving manufacturing and operational challenges

Format

• Online training

• Practical demonstrations

• Real business cases

• Q&A session

Target audience

• Business leaders interested in innovation implementation

• Project managers seeking process improvement solutions

• Engineers and designers interested in modern manufacturing technologies

• SMEs interested in additive manufacturing and prototyping

Expected outcomes

After the training, participants will be able to:

• better understand additive manufacturing technologies;

• identify practical applications of 3D printing for business;

• distinguish between major 3D-printing technologies and materials;

• evaluate opportunities for prototyping and manufacturing optimisation.

Expert Speaker

Dmytro Harkavenko

Dmytro Harkavenko is Assistant Lecturer and PhD student at Dnipro University of Technology, specializing in materials science, additive manufacturing, mechatronics, and modern production technologies. He graduated with honours in Materials Science and Automotive Engineering and is currently conducting research in additive manufacturing and engineering systems.

His professional and research activities include additive manufacturing technologies, prototyping, mechatronic systems, and applied engineering solutions. He has participated in international research and innovation projects, including EUREKA and Horizon 2020 initiatives.

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