Fraunhofer IAPT

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The IAMHH Networking Event is a conference for the AM community in Hamburg and beyond. Participants gain insights into the latest developments and best practices in additive manufacturing, with opportunities to discuss projects with renowned speakers and invited guests from research institutions and industry. Use this chance to establish long-term collaborations and shape the future of the industry.

Attendance is free of charge for members of the IAMHH e.V. association.


Over two days, you will discover AM use cases from various industries and enjoy extensive networking opportunities. For detailed information, please refer to the event agenda below.

We will continuously update the agenda with details on speakers, presentations, and use cases.

Registration

Registration is open until 30 April 2025.

Registration is closed. Please contact the organiser using the contact function in the margin. 


Agenda

Status 30 April 2025 - Subject to change


Monday 05 May 2025


AM-Pitch-Night

IAMHH e.V. proudly presents the AM-Pitch Night, a dynamic platform for start-ups to showcase their innovative ideas to potential investors and other interested parties. This inspiring evening aims to highlight exceptional examples of additive manufacturing, recent innovations, exciting concepts, and successful projects.

Presentation slots are limited, and IAMHH e.V. invites start-ups to submit their pitch proposals through the IAMHH event registration webpage. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and share your vision!


Location: JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity, Versmannstraße 12-14, 20457 Hamburg

18:00 Pick up of name badges at the registration desk

18:30 Welcome words

18:45 Keynote speech

19:00 Pitches by Start-Ups
- Each pitch will be limited to a maximum of 10 minutes, followed by 5 minutes for questions.
- Companies, individuals, and projects of all sizes and formats are welcome to participate, with a special invitation to young start-ups!
- Submissions are welcome from all areas of additive manufacturing.

20:00 Networking break and start of voting via QR code

20:30 End of voting by the audience and advice from the jury

21:00 Announcement of the winners and afterwards time for networking

First Place: 
Attendance at FormNext
(includes admission for one person and a trade fair banner rollup with maximum dimensions of height 250 cm, width 120 cm, and depth 75 cm, to be provided by the winner) 
Participation in the IAMHH Networking Event (one person), excluding dinner 
Inclusion in IAMHH & Fraunhofer IAPT press releases 
A pair of Zellerfeld shoes, courtesy of Zellerfeld 

Second & Third Place: 
Participation in the IAMHH Networking Event
(one person), excluding dinner 
Inclusion in IAMHH & Fraunhofer IAPT press releases 

22:00 End of AM-Pitch-Night


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Sessions Networking Event

The presentations and use cases are grouped in 3 topical sessions:

- AM in Polymers, Materials, Processes & Applications

- AM in Mobility: New Insights from Automotive to Space

- AM & Automation: Scaling, Efficiency & Smart Production

- Workshops

* The exact timing and content of these sessions is still being planned and will be updated here.

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Tuesday 06 May 2025

Location: Elbdeck, Kehrwieder 9a, 20457 Hamburg

08:30 Pick up of name badges at the registration desk & welcome coffee

08:45 Start IAMHH Networking Event Day 1

09:30 Welcome words and news from IAMHH e. V.

09:50 Session AM in Polymers

- Lehmann&Voss&Co. KG (Stefan Schulze): Materials for industrial 3D printing

- xolo GmbH (Dr. Arpita Roychoudhury): Xolography - a new era in Bioprinting: fast, versatile and affordable

10:30 Short break (30 min)

11:00 Session AM in Polymers

- compriseTec (Dr. Christian-André Keun): Multi-Axial Printing and Functionalization of Three-Dimensional Components

- Liqtra GmbH (Dr. Tristan Hocke): Custom Additive Solutions for Polymer Printing

- Zellerfeld R&D GmbH (Marc Schömann): From 3D scan to personalized 3D printed shoe

12:00 Lunch break with buffet (75 min)

13:15 Workshops and visit to the Zellerfeld production facilities

17:15 End of Day 1, Open Networking

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Networking Dinner

Location: Cantinetta Restaurant, Pickhuben 3, 20457 Hamburg

18:00 Reception with drinks

19:00 Networking Dinner


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Wednesday 07 May 2025

Location: Elbdeck, Kehrwieder 9a, 20457 Hamburg


09:00 Pick up of name badges at the registration desk & warm-up coffee

09:30 Start IAMHH Networking Event Day 2

09:30 Welcome back

09:40 Session AM in Mobility

- OHB System AG (Dr. Marco Mulser): Additive Manufacturing for spacecraft components

- 3D Spark GmbH (Ruben Meuth): Digital Decisions for a Moving World: AM Costing, COâ‚‚ & Procurement at Scale

- DESY (Dr. Nadja Kölpin): Illuminating Additive Manufacturing: X-ray Insights for Innovation

- Fraunhofer IAPT (Dr. Philipp Imgrund): Material and process advancements in L-PBF and Binder Jetting for Automotive Applications

11:00 Short break (20 min)

11:20 Session AM & Automation

- Headmade Materials GmbH (Christian Staudigel): ColdMetalFusion – Achieving Smooth Surfaces efficiently with Green Part Processing

- Solukon Maschinenbau GmbH (Moritz Warnck): Automated depowdering of additively manufactured polymer and metal components

12:00 Lunch break with buffet (90 min)

13:30 Session AM & Automation

- AM-Flow (Alexander Käfer): Automated post-processing: sorting and checking parts

- Siemens (Jens Hübner): Industrial Copilots: Democratizing design and engineering

14:10 Short break and end of IAMHH Networking Event Day 2 (45 min)

15:00 Start General meeting for IAMHH e. V. members

16:30 End of General Meeting