New impulses for the implementation of additive manufacturing

On Monday, March 6, 2017, the AMX Conference on the topic "Make or Buy?" took place. Around 170 participants received ideas and inspiration on how to successfully implement additive manufacturing in their own companies.

The focus of the AMX Conference was on practical knowledge transfer. How can SMEs successfully implement additive manufacturing? Which approach should they choose: Make or Buy? Renowned speakers presented innovative technologies at the conference, demonstrated how employees can be motivated for additive manufacturing, and what to consider when making investment decisions. "The knowledge transfer took place in a dynamic and humorous manner, which I liked very much. I am convinced that the participants can take useful aspects into their operations," says Hendrik Holsboer, Managing Director of the AM Network.

Practical relevance as an important element

To ensure that participants benefit as much as possible from the conference, real-time polls were conducted, and they could ask questions directly to the experts via an online tool. "We deliberately wanted to involve our guests to establish a strong practical connection," explains Fabrizio Raffa, Exhibition Director of the AM Expo. This exchange between speakers and participants worked well, and the discourse on additive manufacturing was deepened. The time between the presentations was used intensively for networking.

Real learnings for working with additive manufacturing

The mood at the conference was excellent, and the participants were very satisfied with the content of the event. This pleases Fabrizio Raffa: "We received many positive feedbacks. The great interest shows that we are addressing the right topics in the field of additive manufacturing."

Second AM Expo in planning

The next major event on additive manufacturing is the second AM Expo from March 6 to 7, 2018. "At the trade fair, numerous companies along the entire value chain of professional 3D printing will present themselves and give visitors a unique insight into the possibilities of this forward-looking technology," says Fabrizio Raffa.