UL and Ricoh USA, Inc. have announced a partnership to promote the proper usage and advancement of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies.
Using UL's three-tier AM training curriculum, the programme will initially be held at Ricoh's US-based training locations, starting at its Lawrenceville, Georgia location in March, and will then expand the training programme to its Irvine, California facility and beyond. Ricoh will deliver the first two tiers of the curriculum, which includes foundational level learning as well as more complex design, material, process, business and quality and safety courses.
"Ricoh is a key supplier to the AM industry and has a rich history of service and manufacturing innovation. Our team of services and training experts fully understands how to help other manufacturers adopt and integrate new technology, and can help lead advancements in AM innovation, safety and quality education," said Glen Mandernacht, Senior Vice President, Service Advantage, Ricoh USA, Inc. "We're committed to helping organisations transform by leveraging Ricoh's capabilities to innovate their business. Our relationship with UL is a direct outcome of this commitment."
As part of the agreement, UL, a global safety science organisation which provides hands-on training for AM, will provide its AM train-the-trainer programme to Ricoh experts to deliver AM training classes to both UL and Ricoh customers.
"Ricoh and UL are working to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing through our shared manufacturing and innovation services. By leveraging Ricoh's extensive expertise in services and training, along with its significant infrastructure of manufacturing centers, we can drive AM knowledge into the manufacturing sector faster and more consistently," said Simin Zhou, UL Vice President of UL Digital Manufacturing.
Registration for these courses is currently open.
