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)

JOIN US IN BERLIN FOR THE FRAUNHOFER DIRECT DIGITAL MANUFACTURING CONFERENCE!

The Fraunhofer DDMC’s key research is cutting-edge Additive Manufacturing, including its application in industry and the environmental impact of such new manufacturing technologies. Impact on health, sustainability and technology will also be discussed.

SDDMC

From March 14-15, 2012 DDMC will bring together researchers, educators and practitioners from around the world and foster an atmosphere conducive to developing new ideas and refining already existing research developments.

Program

Topics of DDMC are:

1. Design, virtual environments and simulation
2. Laser based Additive Manufacturing technologies
3. Micro technologies, printing and deposition
4. Novel materials and compounds
5. Application toward manufacturing
6. Quality methods for Additive Manufacturing
7. Sustainable manufacturing and carbon foot print

For more detailed information, please check the program.

read more for keynote speakers.

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Hans-Jörg Bullinger, Fraunhofer President, Germany
„Increasing sustainability and resource efficiency“

Dr. Peter Post, Festo, Germany
„Manufuture - production in focus the european community“

Prof. Frank Piller, RWTH Aachen, Germany
„Profiting from mass customization: Success factors and the role of direct digital manufacturing“

Mario Fleurinck, Melotte, Belgium
„Direct Digital Manufacturing in every day business practice – today’s opportunities and tomorrow’s challenges“

Conference Location

The Fraunhofer Direct Digital Manufacturing Conference 2012 will take place in the exciting city of Berlin, Germany! The conference venue, the Grand Hotel Esplanade is located in the district of Tiergarten and combines the qualities of a top-notch conference center with amenities of a first-class hotel.

Important Dates

Submission deadline for abstracts: October 31, 2011

Early bird registration ends on: December 15, 2011

Submission deadline for full paper: January 31, 2012

For further information please go to http://www.ddmc2012.org

Andrzej Grzesiak, Fraunhofer Additive Manufacturing Alliance Conference Chair