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Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing is a key horizontal technology for mechanical engineering and numerous other industries. The technology and the know-how for its application offer great potential for the industry. Within the VDMA, the Additive Manufacturing association deals with industrial 3D printing.
Your guide through the regulatory jungleTIPP
The VDMA Regulatory Cockpit provides clear, practical fact sheets on the most important regulations for mechanical and plant engineering, offering an at-a-glance overview. You can find out which industries are affected, what the schedule looks like, where action is needed and what sanctions can be expected. It is a valuable guide for any company looking to prepare for new requirements at an early stage.
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News from the AM scene with the topic "Beamshaping in PBF-LB/M - between potential and process limits". Jonathan Utsch from PTW at TU Darmstadt is Managing Director of the Technology Transfer Center - Additive Manufacturing Center at TU Darmstadt
News from the AM scene with Thomas Duerr from Siemens and Christoph Rom from Bosch
The Industrialization Working Group will meet on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Schaeffler Special Machinery in Erlangen. A visit to Schaeffler in Schweinfurt is already possible on Wednesday afternoon.
News from the AM scene with Niels Pernoux from Lines Manufacturing
In a keynote speech, Benedikt Rothhagen will present best practices from the battery recycling working group. In a workshop, we will define the activities for 2026 and 2027 and assign specific tasks.
News from the AM scene with Tobias Grün from Voxeljet/ Exone Global Holding
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