Focus of the conference
Four strategic pillars guide the conference presentations
Additive Manufacturing at Scale: Innovate. Integrate. Collaborate.
Under this theme, the conference program is aimed at specialists and executives who want to leverage the potential of additive manufacturing in their companies or take it to the next level. The focus is on professional exchange regarding key implementation issues across the entire value chain of industrial 3D printing. Discussions will cover concrete application strategies, proven best practices, collaboration models, as well as regulatory and technological frameworks for industrial use.
The conference presentations are structured around these four strategic pillars:
Industrialization & Implementation
How do we bring AM into serial production and the factory?
Industrial-grade materials and repeatable manufacturing processes
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) for mass production readiness
Integration of additive manufacturing into existing production environments and industrial workflows (PLM/ERP)
Automation, post-processing, and end-to-end production efficiency
Process validation, ramp-up, and strategies for industrial deployment
Quality Assurance in Production Environments
Digitalization, AI & Intelligent Process Chains
How can digitalization and intelligent systems optimize the value chain in additive manufacturing?
End-to-end digital workflows and system integration (PLM, MES, ERP)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Process Optimization and Control
Simulations, digital twins, and predictive capabilities
Generative Design and AI-Driven Component Development
Smart Maintenance and Closed-Loop Feedback Systems
Data Infrastructure and Governance for AM Ecosystems
Quality Assurance, Standards & Process Control
How do we achieve repeatability and meet certification requirements in AM production?
Process stability, reproducibility, and validation methods
Global Standards and Harmonization in Additive Manufacturing
Certification Pathways for Regulated Industries
In-situ process monitoring, material testing, and traceability
Digital Thread for Certification and Quality Documentation
International regulatory frameworks (EU and global coordination)
Ecosystems & Collaboration
What collaboration models, partnerships and EU initiatives already enable successful AM adoption and how can we build on them?
Additive Manufacturing as an Enabler in Evolving Supply Chains and Industrial Networks
Public-private partnerships and cross-sector collaborations
Policy, Regulation, and Funding Programs
Infrastructure and regulatory requirements for implementation
Workforce Development and Skills Transformation
Sustainability and Circular Economy Strategies in Additive Manufacturing