WORKSHOPS

Jan. 2027 - April 2027

• Coatings and surface engineering technologies
• Corrosion and corrosion protection
• Green chemistry
• Catalysis
• Safety in R/D institutions

WORKSHOPS

Mai 2027 - Aug. 2027

• Entrepreneurship
• Ammoniac economy
• Recycling technologies and waste valorisation
• High temperature Materials
• Optoelectrics

Additive manufacturing: from Innovation to industrial transformation

1.    Industrial Scale & Speed Expansion (02.09.2026)

Shift toward high-volume production, multi-laser metal systems, and large-format printing to move beyond prototyping.

2.    AI & Machine Learning Integration (09.09.2026)

Using AI to optimize print paths, detect anomalies in real-time, and enhance process control ("born-qualified" parts).

3.    Sustainability & Green Materials (16.09.2026)

Increased use of recycled powders, bio-based filaments, and circular production methods to reduce environmental impact.

4.    Multi-Material Printing (23.09.2026)

Developing systems capable of printing with multiple materials (e.g., combining hard and soft plastics or metals/ceramics) in one build.

5.    Distributed & On-Demand Manufacturing (30.09.2026)

Localizing production to shorten supply chains, reduce logistics costs, and enable "digital inventory" (printing parts only when needed).

6.    Advanced Metal Additive Manufacturing (07.10.2026)

Expansion of metal binder jetting, Direct Energy Deposition (DED), and metal filament extrusion to reduce costs.

7.    Automation & Robotic Post-Processing (14.10.2026)

Automating the entire workflow, including automated depowdering, cleaning, and finishing to increase productivity.

8.    Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) (21.10.2026)

Advanced engineering techniques, such as generative design and topology optimization, to create lightweight, high-performance parts.

9.    4D Printing & Smart Materials (28.10.2026)

Utilizing materials that change shape or properties in response to external stimuli like heat, water, or electricity.

10. Hybrid Manufacturing (04.11.2026)

Combining 3D printing with traditional subtractive processes (e.g., CNC milling) in a single platform for superior tolerances and surface finishes.

11. Medical & Bioprinting Advancements (11.11.2026)

Rapid growth in personalized medical implants, dental devices, and tissue engineering.

12. Digital Thread & Data Security (18.11.2026)

Securing intellectual property and ensuring data traceability from design to final production.

13. Large-Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) (25.11.2026)

Specialized printing for large structures in aerospace, automotive, and construction.

14. Standardization & Certification (02.12.2026)

Developing formal standards for materials and processes to enable widespread industrial adoption.

15. Embedded Electronics & Functional Parts (09.12.2026)

Printing parts with conductive traces, sensors, and circuits embedded directly into the geometry.