WORKSHOP
“Additive Manufacturing — Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) & Advanced Engineering”
We bring together leading academic scientists and researchers!
October 21st, 2026 1pm - 5pm
Scope of the event
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) is a critical enabler for unlocking the full potential of additive manufacturing (AM). Moving beyond conventional design adaptation, DfAM leverages generative design, topology optimization, lattice structures, and biomimetic engineering to create lightweight, high-performance, and functionally integrated components
that cannot be produced using traditional manufacturing methods.
This workshop focuses on advanced engineering methodologies and digital design tools that maximize the benefits of AM, including weight reduction, part consolidation, performance optimization, and material efficiency. The sub-workshop explores computational design algorithms, multi-physics simulation, AI-assisted design exploration, and design automation workflows.
Key topics include topology optimization for load-bearing structures, lattice and metamaterial architectures, thermal-fluid optimization, design for multi-material systems, and qualification-by-design principles. Presentations will also address the integration of DfAM into industrial product development cycles and certification processes in regulated sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and medical devices.
Academic speakers will highlight breakthroughs in computational design and simulation-driven optimization, while industry leaders will present real-world case studies demonstrating performance gains, cost reductions, and accelerated innovation cycles enabled by DfAM.
The workshop aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of advanced design methodologies that enable additive manufacturing to deliver superior technical performance and economic value.
Extended Key Takeaways & Outputs
• Comparative overview of generative design, topology optimization, and lattice engineering approaches
• Identification of bottlenecks in simulation accuracy, validation, and certification
• Strategies for integrating DfAM into industrial product development workflows
• R&D priorities for AI-assisted and multi-physics design optimization
• Roadmap for accelerating industrial adoption of advanced DfAM methodologies
Agenda & Speakers
13:00–13:05 — Introduction & Objectives
Organizer
• Overview of DfAM principles and industrial relevance
• Workshop objectives and expected outcomes
13:05–13:35 — Generative Design and AI-Driven Engineering
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
• Algorithm-based design exploration
• AI-assisted performance optimization
13:35–14:05 — Topology Optimization and Lightweight Structures
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
• Structural optimization under multi-physics constraints
• Industrial case studies in lightweighting
14:05–14:35 — Lattice Structures and Metamaterials
Speaker (Academia): N.N.
• Architected materials and mechanical metamaterials
• Performance enhancement through micro-architecture
14:35–14:45 — Break
14:45–15:15 — Industrial Implementation of DfAM
Speaker (Industry): N.N.
• Part consolidation and performance-driven redesign
• Certification and validation challenges
15:15–15:45 — Digital Engineering Platforms and Workflow Integration
Speaker (Industry): N.N.
• End-to-end DfAM software ecosystems
• Simulation-driven development and digital twins
15:45–16:15 — Business Impact and Innovation Acceleration
Speaker (Industry): N.N.
• Reducing time-to-market through advanced design
• Value creation through performance optimization
16:15–16:55 — Panel Discussion & Wrap-Up
All Speakers + Moderator
• Bridging advanced design and industrial certification
• Scaling DfAM across sectors and supply chains
• Strategic priorities for next-generation additive engineering
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 €)
* Note that prices are subject to VAT (for European countries, except Germany, provide the VAT number of your organisation to be within the VAT reverse framework payment).
** Until November 15th, 2020
*** Copy of the registration certificate (Ph.D, undergraduates)
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