Knowledge Lab
Build knowledge. Recognize potential. Secure competitive advantages.
The Knowledge Lab from 1zu1scale is the central training platform for companies that want to gain a thorough understanding of additive manufacturing and 3D printing, evaluate these technologies, and use them successfully.
In practical workshops with Markus Schrittwieser, Head of Trends & Innovation at 1zu1scale, you will receive clearly structured decision-making criteria—technical, economic, and strategic. All content is modular, individually customizable, and directly geared toward real-world industrial applications.
Why Knowledge Lab?
- Decision-making knowledge instead of theory
- Direct practical relevance with real components
- 17 relevant 3D printing technologies explained in an understandable way
- Economic efficiency, limitations, and potential clearly evaluated
- Personal exchange with leading AM experts
- Certificate of participation per module
Workshop Modules at a Glance
Here you will find an overview of all possible modules that can be selected individually.
The perfect introduction to additive manufacturing
Duration: 4 hours | Recommendation: on site at 1zu1scale
A compact, inspiring overview of all 17 relevant 3D printing technologies. With sample parts to touch, insights into real production processes, and clear decision-making aids.
You will learn:
- which processes are suitable for your applications
- materials, advantages, and limitations of the technologies
- the path from idea to series production
- real-life success stories from single pieces to million-unit applications
Result: You will know which process best meets your requirements.
Realistic insights. Clear decisions.
Duration: 4 hours | Recommendation: on site at 1zu1scale
Real-world practice instead of marketing promises: We analyze real AM applications, highlight technical and economic limitations, and develop robust business cases—based on your own tasks.
Optimize surfaces. Expand functions.
Duration: 2 hours | Recommendation: on site at 1zu1scale
Overview of post-processing and finishing processes—both functional and aesthetic, based on your specific component.
Understanding what's coming—and how you can benefit from it
Duration: 4 hours | Recommendation: on site at 1zu1scale
A strategic look into the future of additive manufacturing. You will understand technology maturity levels, investment timing, and future competitive advantages.
Better design. Push boundaries.
Duration: 4 hours (e.g., 2×2 h) | on-site or online
AM-compatible design based on your own components. Your geometries are printed, analyzed, and remanufactured in an optimized version—with measurable progress toward series production capability.
Sustainable assessment of additive manufacturing
Duration: 2 hours | on-site or online
Comparison of AM and conventional processes in terms of material use, energy, transport, and future potential—fact-based and practical.
Tiny details. Big possibilities.
Duration: 2 hours | On-site or online
Insight into a high-precision SLS process for very small, functional plastic parts with excellent mechanical properties.
The right technology for cost-effective series production
Duration: 2 hours | on-site or online
Break-even analyses, real-life examples, and clear decision-making logic—based on your own components.
Learn from real AM professionals
Duration: 2 hours | online
Exclusive insights into economically successful AM applications. Your challenge will be assessed live, and the first implementation steps will be defined together. For more information about Süß & friends, visit: https://www.suess-friends.com
Pricing Structure & Funding Logic
Transparent Prices – maximum added Value
Our workshops are billed on a modular and transparent basis. The pricing structure is deliberately kept simple while offering flexibility for different numbers of participants and objectives.
Base price:
- 150 € per hour
Services included:
- Facilitation by 1zu1scale experts
- Customized content tailored to your requirements
- Presentation materials (digital)
- Certificate of participation per module
- Beverages & snacks (for on-site appointments)
- Optional: Sample parts & component analyses
Number of participants:
- Price applies regardless of the number of participants up to a defined group size
- Ideal for interdisciplinary teams (development, purchasing, management)
Funding Logic & Credits
To make it easier to get started, the Knowledge Lab offers attractive funding and credit models:
- Knowledge credit*: A defined portion of the workshop costs can be credited to a subsequent AM order (valid for 12 months).
- Funding bonus*: Up to 30% funding when commissioning an AM project within 3 months of the workshop.
- Bundle advantages*: Price advantages when booking multiple modules.
*Final knowledge credit, final funding bonus, and final bundle advantages will be determined on an individual basis.
Registration & Booking
Book a Workshop
Already know which module or modules you want? Secure your appointment now.
Free Consultation Appointment
15-, 30-, or 60-minute consultation with Markus Schrittwieser to select modules, define goals, and determine the number of participants.
Ask Questions
Individual questions about modules, content, or prerequisites.
Modul-Bundles
Our module bundles combine relevant AM knowledge into clear, sequential learning paths.
Ideal for beginners and decision-makers
- Basics of 3D printing (4 hours)
- Additive manufacturing – success stories & limitations (4 hours)
Result: Basic understanding of the technology and a clear basis for decision-making
For users, design & development
- Design for AM with SLS (4 hours)
- Finishing & AM in plastics (2 hours)
- SLS fine detail resolution & series production (2 hours)
Result: AM-compatible design, optimized components and processes
For experienced users & management
- 3D printing & future potential (4 hours)
- Series production: AM or injection molding? (2 hours)
- Sustainability in 3D printing & AM (2 hours)
Result: Clear technology and investment strategy
FAQ – Frequently asked Questions
For beginners, interested parties, and experienced users—depending on the module.
Yes, all modules can be tailored to your requirements.
Recommended on site at 1zu1scale, many modules also available online.
Depending on the module – ideal for small groups.
Yes, for each module completed.
Your Contact Person
Markus Schrittwieser imparts practical decision-making knowledge relating to additive manufacturing—in a clear, honest manner, drawn directly from industrial applications.
