WORKSHOP
“Additive & Hybrid Manufacturing — From 3D Printing to Integrated Production”
We bring together leading academic scientists and researchers!
November 4th, 2026 1pm - 5pm
Scope of the event
Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, is transforming how products are designed, prototyped, and produced. Yet, when combined with traditional subtractive techniques like CNC milling, drilling, or turning in a hybrid manufacturing setup, it offers unprecedented precision, surface finish quality, and functional complexity.
This workshop explores the integration of additive and subtractive processes in single platforms (“hybrid manufacturing”), examining the advantages, limitations, and practical considerations for industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to medical devices. Participants will gain insight into materials selection, design optimization, process control, and quality assurance in hybrid systems.
Academic experts will provide comparative analyses of AM techniques (metal, polymer, and composite), lifecycle assessment (LCA), and economic viability. Industry leaders will showcase case studies demonstrating real-world implementation of hybrid manufacturing, including high-precision components and complex geometries. Policy and standardization representatives will discuss certification frameworks, cross-industry harmonization, and industrial strategy for advanced manufacturing technologies.
The objective of this workshop is to provide clarity on the integration of additive and subtractive processes, enabling engineers, manufacturers, investors, and policymakers to make informed decisions regarding adoption, scalability, and strategic deployment.
Extended Key Takeaways & Outputs
· Comparative lifecycle and energy efficiency benchmarks across additive and hybrid processes
· Techno-economic assessments of pure additive vs hybrid manufacturing pathways
· Guidance on materials selection, design-for-manufacturing, and surface finishing
· Insights on process control, tolerances, and quality assurance
· Strategic recommendations for scaling hybrid manufacturing in industrial contexts
· Policy and certification considerations for emerging manufacturing platforms
Agenda & Speakers
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Workshop Objectives
Organizer
· Overview of additive and hybrid manufacturing techniques
· Importance of process integration, tolerances, and material efficiency
· Workshop objectives: transparency, comparability, and strategic alignment
· Expected outcomes for industrial strategy, standards, and innovation funding
13:05–13:35 — Additive Manufacturing 101: Techniques, Materials & Design
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
· Overview of metal, polymer, and composite 3D printing
· Design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) principles
· Lifecycle carbon intensity, energy consumption, and material waste
· Cost and scalability considerations across industries
13:35–14:05 — Subtractive & Traditional Manufacturing: Complementary Perspectives
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
· CNC milling, turning, and precision finishing
· Comparative tolerances, surface finish, and production speed
· Integration challenges with additive components
· Lifecycle cost and performance analysis
14:05–14:35 — Hybrid Manufacturing: Combining the Best of Both Worlds
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
· Principles of hybrid manufacturing platforms
· Multi-process machines: additive + subtractive in a single setup
· Case studies on aerospace, automotive, and medical applications
· Design strategies for hybrid process optimization
14:35–14:45 — Break
14:45–15:15 — Industrial Deployment of Hybrid Manufacturing
Speaker (Industry): N.N.
· Large-scale implementation in aerospace and high-value components
· Quality assurance, tolerances, and certification challenges
· ROI and cost-benefit analysis for hybrid systems
· Lessons learned from early adopters
15:15–15:45 — Scaling Additive Manufacturing Globally
Speaker (Industry): N.N.
· Multi-material, multi-component additive platforms
· Supply chain integration and digital workflow
· Investment risks and infrastructure readiness
· Opportunities for decentralized and on-demand production
15:45–16:15 — Standards, Certification & Regulatory Considerations
Speaker (Policy): Representative, ISO/ASTM Additive Manufacturing Committee
· ISO and ASTM standards for additive and hybrid manufacturing
· Certification frameworks for critical industries
· Process validation, traceability, and quality assurance
· International harmonization and industrial policy implications
16:15–16:55 — Panel Discussion & Strategic Alignment
All Speakers + Moderator
· Transitioning from traditional to hybrid manufacturing at scale
· Balancing speed, cost, and precision
· Workforce and training implications
· Investment prioritization for industrial competitiveness
· Recommendations for standardization, policy, and global deployment
Concluding remarks
Registration
Deadlines:
Early-Bird: until July 15th, 2026
Registration : until September 5th, 2026
The registration takes place online by filling out the form.
The registration and access to the virtual room for workshop is effective only if the fees payment has been confirmed.
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Prices* :
Industry: 150 € (early bird**: 125 €)
Academy: 125 € (early bird**: 100 €)
Students***: 90 € (early bird**: 75 €)
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** Until November 15th, 2020
*** Copy of the registration certificate (Ph.D, undergraduates)
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