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  • European technology Sub-platform in Additive manufacturing: be aware of the latest advances on AM and 3D printing technologies and network with key stakeholders.
  • European technology Sub-platform in Additive manufacturing: be aware of the latest advances on AM and 3D printing technologies and network with key stakeholders.
  • European technology Sub-platform in Additive manufacturing: be aware of the latest advances on AM and 3D printing technologies and network with key stakeholders.

What is the AM-platform?

The AM-platform is a free of charge virtual central European area for all subject related to Additive Manufacturing (hereafter named AM)

The objective of the AM-platform is to contribute to a coherent strategy, understanding, development, dissemination and exploitation of AM.

AM is fragmented. Lots of organizations are working or doing research in this area but there is no coherent strategy and several interpret the subject differently. There is no central organization or place for peoples to for instance ask questions, to start a discussion, to find expertise, or to up- or download an interesting paper or article.

This platform helps to achieve the Lisbon & Gothenburg objectives as defined by the EC (to become the most dynamic and most competitive knowledge-based economy by 2010 and achieving sustainability by 2030).

The AM-platform is active since 2007 (formerly as the RM-platform)

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AILEEN project : skills shortage in the Aerospace and Defence

The AILEEN project seeks to address the skills shortage in the Aerospace and Defence (A&D) sector by establishing Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) across seven European countries. These centres will focus on advanced manufacturing areas like welding, brazing, additive manufacturing, and inspection technologies. The CoVEs will form a network of educational, research, and industrial organizations, fostering collaboration to meet industry skill needs.

Key objectives include specialized training, maintaining high-quality education, promoting flexible practices, and ongoing cooperation with A&D companies. The plan outlines creating a sustainable framework for CoVEs, with milestones such as defining training frameworks, continuous identification of best practices, and a recognition process for CoVEs.

The CoVEs must involve collaboration between training organizations, research centers, and industry partners, ensuring alignment with industry needs. Initial implementation covers eight CoVEs in Belgium, the UK, Turkey, Germany, Spain, Denmark, and Portugal, with further expansion plans. The project aims to support innovation, growth, and competitiveness in the A&D industry.

Read the full report Strategic Plan for Advanced manufacturing Aerospace & Defence CoVEs

IAM-I Day

The Innovative Advanced Materials initiative ( IAM-I) invites you to the IAM-I Day that will take place on November 19th from 14H to 18:30H in Brussels at BluePoint (Address: Blvd Auguste Reyers 80, 1030 Brussels, Belgium). The session aims to share the status and next steps of the partnership on materials association. For that, we will count on the participation of the European Commission, among other stakeholders.

Tentative agenda:

  • 14:00H - 14:30H - Welcome coffee
  • 14:30H - 16:30H - IAM-I workshop
  • 16:30H - 18:30H - Networking drinks

Registration (physically & remotely) is available here.