Agenda
16. März | Pre-Networking Abendveranstaltung
17.-18. März | Konferenz, Ausstellung & B2B-Matchmaking, AM Touren
"Boosting AM applications in industrial production"
Unter diesem Motto ist das 2-tägige englischsprachige Konferenzprogramm entlang der folgenden Themenschwerpunkte gruppiert:
3d printing innovations
Advanced materials
Automation and
volume production
Politics and ecosystems
Day 1
Monday, March 17, 2025 | Subject to change.
- 08.00 - 09.00
Check-in, morning coffee and networking in the exhibition

Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin 
Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin - 09.00 - 09.20
Welcome and networking kick-off

Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG


Daniel Wäldchen
Member of the Executive Board, IPM AG - 09.20 - 09.40
3d printing innovationsKEYNOTE | Q&A How AM fundametally transforms our design and production processes
- 09.40 - 10.00
Automation and volume productionKEYNOTE | Q&A Additive Manufacturing at scale – AM for consumer goods: The case of The LEGO Group

Ronen Hadar
Senior Director - Additive Design & Manufacturing, The LEGO Group


Ronen Hadar
Senior Director - Additive Design & Manufacturing, The LEGO Group - 10.00 - 10.40
Politics and ecosystemsPANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A Boosting AM series application: European R&D and funding programs in the global race
- 10.40 - 11.20
Coffee break | Networking in the exhibition
- 11.20 - 12.00
Automation and volume productionIMPULSE PANEL | Q&AThe super user industry public transport: status quo and demands for the next years

Moderation: Stefanie Brickwede
Managing Director, Mobility goes Additive e.V.


Moderation: Stefanie Brickwede
Managing Director, Mobility goes Additive e.V. - 12.00 - 12.20
Automation and volume productionKEYNOTE | Q&AAdditive Manufacturing needs in Military & Defense
- 12.20 - 12.40
Automation and volume productionKEYNOTE | Q&A Case studies defense: How we are increasingly applying AM today and in the future
- 11.20 - 12.20
Expert Stage [parallel session]PRESENTATIONSAMBER project presentations


- 12.00 - 14.00
Inspiring Talks, Networking & Lunch | Room ParisWomen in AM Luncheon: 50+ female AM leaders meet and discuss
Impulse Talk 
Brigitte de Vet
CEO, Materialise
Impulse Talk 

Brigitte de Vet
CEO, Materialise - 12.40 - 14.00
Lunch break | Networking in the exhibition
- 13.00 - 13.50
Expert Stage [parallel session]TECH PITCHESNew material pitches | Pioneers present latest innovations
- 14.00 - 14.20
Automation and volume productionKEYNOTE | Q&A Serial production of gas turbine components at Siemens Energy: From material and process development to quality control and cost optimization

Dr. Sebastian Piegert
Department Lead Additive Manufacturing, Siemens Energy


Dr. Sebastian Piegert
Department Lead Additive Manufacturing, Siemens Energy - 14.20 - 15.00
3d printing innovationsIMPULSE PANEL | Q&A AM meets AI - what to expect?
From 3D scan to personalized 3D printed shoe 
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From 3D scan to personalized 3D printed shoe 

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Dr. Matthias Brueck
Head of Department Virtualization, Fraunhofer IAPT


Dr. Matthias Brueck
Head of Department Virtualization, Fraunhofer IAPTHow AI copilots are enabling the AM industry scaling: Case studies 
Dr. Katharina Eissing
Co-Founder & CTO, 1000 Kelvin
How AI copilots are enabling the AM industry scaling: Case studies 

Dr. Katharina Eissing
Co-Founder & CTO, 1000 Kelvin
Heiko Witte
Managing Director, Chesco GmbH / Center for Hybrid-Electric Systems Cottbus


Heiko Witte
Managing Director, Chesco GmbH / Center for Hybrid-Electric Systems Cottbus - 15.00 - 15.15
Coffee break | Networking in the exhibition
- 15.15 - 17.00
Working Session [parallel session]WORKSHOP #1Applying AM to the factory floor
- 15.15 - 17.00
Working Session [parallel session]WORKSHOP #2Fuck-up session - Personal discussions on AM failures
- 15.15 - 17.00
Expert Stage [parallel session]TECH PITCHESSerial production and post-processing pitches | Pioneers present latest innovations

Manuel Henser
Senior Expert Advanced Solutions, Volkmann GmbH


Manuel Henser
Senior Expert Advanced Solutions, Volkmann GmbH
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ANDREAS MAIER GMBH & CO. KG


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ANDREAS MAIER GMBH & CO. KG
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OBE GmbH & Co.KG / MIMplus Technologies GmbH & Co. KG


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OBE GmbH & Co.KG / MIMplus Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
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Flow Science Deutschland


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Flow Science Deutschland
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GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG


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GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co. KG - 15.15 - 16.15
Exhibition [parallel session]
Barcamps: Topics will be voted on
- 17.00 - 17.30
Coffee break | Networking in the exhibition
- 17.30 - 18.00
3d printing innovationsSTARTUP PITCHESThe next wave of innovative technologies

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Quantica


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Quantica - 18.00 - 18.20
Automation and volume productionKEYNOTE | Q&A Scaling up: Insights from a pioneer in high-volume series production

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BMW Group


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BMW Group - 18.20 - 18.40
Politics and ecosystemsKEYNOTE | Q&A Making C-Level and society aware: Moving AM from a hidden technology into a mainstream topic

Juergen Jenner
Director Prototyping, MANN+HUMMEL GmbH


Juergen Jenner
Director Prototyping, MANN+HUMMEL GmbH - 18.40 - 22.00
NetworkingAFTER WORK PARTYEvening reception in the exhibition with flying dinner, cocktails, music and networking
Day 2
Thuesday, March 18, 2025 | Subject to change.
- 08.00 - 09.00
Check-in, morning coffee and networking in the exhibition

Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin 
Estrel Congress Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin - 09.00 - 09.10
Opening of day 2 and recap
- 09.10 - 09.30
Advanced materialsKEYNOTE | Q&A A case study for material selection: certified materials with a proven eco-footprint at reasonable costs
- 09.30 - 09.50
Automation and volume productionKEYNOTE | Q&A Directed Energy Deposition (DED) in serial production for the A350 - Replacing titanium forged parts

Dr. Jan Hoennige
Head of Industrialisation DED, Airbus Group


Dr. Jan Hoennige
Head of Industrialisation DED, Airbus Group - 09.50 - 10.30
Politics and ecosystemsIMPULSE PANEL | Q&A Towards a sustainable economy - the 3d printing impact
- 10.30 - 11.00
Coffee break | Networking in the exhibition
- 11.00 - 11.50
Automation and volume productionIMPULSE PANEL | Q&AAdditive Manufacturing workflow - Best practices

Moderation: Karsten Heuser
VP Additive Manufacturing, Siemens Digital Industries


Moderation: Karsten Heuser
VP Additive Manufacturing, Siemens Digital Industries - 11.50 - 12.10
Automation and volume productionKEYNOTE | Q&AAchieving reliable quality in highly flexible Metal-AM production at ZF

Dr. Ignacio Lobo-Casanova
Head of SMART Lightweight Process Technologies, ZF Group


Dr. Ignacio Lobo-Casanova
Head of SMART Lightweight Process Technologies, ZF Group
Dr. Tim Wischeropp
CEO, amsight GmbH


Dr. Tim Wischeropp
CEO, amsight GmbH - 11.00 - 11.40
Expert Stage [parallel session]IMPULSE PANEL | Q&A User Session
- 11.40 - 12.10
Expert Stage [parallel session]PRESENTATIONS | Q&AMarket spotlights: What's happening in Turkey, China and India?

Davut Basaran
Managing Director, Basaran Teknoloji


Davut Basaran
Managing Director, Basaran Teknoloji - 11.00 - 11.45
Working Session [parallel session]DEEP DIVE #1 | Q&A AM automation for series production

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EOS GmbH


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EOS GmbH - 11.45 - 12.30
Working Session [parallel session]DEEP DIVE #2 | Q&A The AI boost: Accelerating qualification and certification of AM parts
- 12.10 - 12.30
Short recharging break
- 12.30 - 13.15
Working Session [parallel session]DEEP DIVE #3 | Q&A The IP challenge - How to protect data in highly connected manufacturing environments
- 12.30 - 13.40
Expert Stage [parallel session]TECH PITCHES3d printing technology pitches | Pioneers present latest innovations
- 12.30 - 12.50
Automation and volume productionKEYNOTE | Q&AAM meets special machinery: New horizons with metal 3D printing

Bernd Reifenhauser
CEO, Reifenhauser Group


Bernd Reifenhauser
CEO, Reifenhauser Group
Dr. Tim Pohl
Director New Technologies & Sustainability , Reifenhauser Group


Dr. Tim Pohl
Director New Technologies & Sustainability , Reifenhauser Group
Jan-Steffen Hoetter
Director Global Business Development, Lightway GmbH


Jan-Steffen Hoetter
Director Global Business Development, Lightway GmbH - 12.50 - 13.10
Automation and volume productionKEYNOTE | Q&APortable AM factories: making on-demand manufacturing a reality
- 13.10 - 13.40
3d printing innovationsOUTLOOK SESSION | INTERVIEWEmerging AM technologies and game-changing applications in the next few years

Moderation: Dr. Chongliang Zhong
Head of Department Additive Manufacturing, Fraunhofer IFAM


Moderation: Dr. Chongliang Zhong
Head of Department Additive Manufacturing, Fraunhofer IFAM
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Additive Drives


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Additive Drives
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Wayland Additive


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Wayland Additive
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Tritone


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Tritone
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ACUnity


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ACUnity - 13.40 - 13.45
Wrap up and closing address
- 13.45 - 15.00
NetworkingFarewell lunch and networking
- 15.00 - 17.30

EXCURSIONS | Q&A 4 AM tours through Berlin to inspiring 3d printing sites in the capital
Pre-Event @ ADLON Hotel, Brandenburg Gate
Sunday, March 16, 2025
We provide a bus shuttle service, starting at 17.30 at the main entrance, ECC Berlin.
For more information see here
- 18.00 - 22.00
Pre-Networking Evening Event @ an extraordinary location in Berlin
ADLON Hotel, Brandenburg Gate
Exclusive pre-networking event at the extraordinary location Adlon Hotel Kempinski in Berlin. Only included in Premium and All Access attendee tickets. 
Exclusive pre-networking event at the extraordinary location Adlon Hotel Kempinski in Berlin. Only included in Premium and All Access attendee tickets.