About the European AM Observatory

Welcome to the European AM Observatory.

The AM Observatory is putting in practice a methodology for a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth of the Additive Manufacturing Sector in Europe. We provide updated information on AM skills needs shortages and mismatches and on technological trends. We monitor a broader scope of AM related initiatives, which are in demand by the labour market within the European and National landscapes.

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The AM Observatory aims at gathering and presenting data of the Additive Manufacturing sector, with special focus on current and future skills

In addition to this objective, the AM Observatory aims at implementing an AM Qualification System through a network of AM training centres.

The AM Observatory is an interactive platform constantly updated that aims to track the evolution of this peculiar sector.

  • OBSERVATORY TEAM

    The European Management Organisation is responsible for setting the rules and procedures for the implementation of the International AM Qualification System and its Quality

    EUROPEAN MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION BOARD

  • POOL OF EXPERTS

    The pool of experts will be composed by relevant stakeholders from all European Countries that based on their expertise will support the development of AM Qualifications and /or will audit the AM ANBs and ATBS

    POOL OF EXPERTS

  • INTERNATIONAL AM QUALIFICATION COUNCIL (IAMQC)

    A Team of AM Qualification Entities that is responsible for the updates & developments of the Qualifications of the AM Qualification System. The IAMQC also has the role of nominating Education Working Groups in order to revise or create Professional Profiles or Qualifications based on the Industrial Council indications.

    QUALIFICATION WORKING GROUPS

  • INTERNATIONAL AM INDUSTRY COUNCIL (IAMIC)

    A Team of AM Industry representatives to ensure the developments and findings of the AM Qualification System are done in total alignment with industrial needs. The IAMIC also has the role of nominating Industry Advisory Groups to collaborate with Education Working Groups during the validation of the industrial requirements, which will favour the updating of existing AM qualifications or development of new ones .

    INDUSTRY ADVISORY GROUP

Adelaide Almeida

EWF Head of Educational Projects
madalmeida@ewf.be