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WOMEN IN AM: The first physical AM event in 2021 is just around the corner!

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On July 20, the first physical meeting of the year will take place and we are looking forward to welcoming women in professional and leadership positions from the AM industry.
Since the personal exchange over the phone calls and video conferences of the past months has been less than satisfying, the focus this year at Women in AM is on eye-opening and discussion-stimulating personal conversations, as well as a diverse exchange of knowledge among each other. Of course, participants can also expect innovative presentations from users and representatives of the AM industry, but the most important thing is exciting networking in numerous breaks and workshops.

We are looking forward to participants from all branches of industry as well as exciting contributions from the mobility and medical sectors, research and the service sector.

The event will take place in the uniquely modern setting of our Marienpark neighbor Brewdog, where progress, sustainability and a feel-good atmosphere are combined in a unique setting. At DogTap, history and innovation come together with ample space for culinary experiences.

We are pleased that the current relaxation of restrictions will allow us to physically hold the event, but the safety of our participants is of course still paramount and a comprehensive hygiene concept must be adhered to.

Limited tickets to the Women in AM event are available at www.am-forum.eu/women-in-am
Take the chance now to meet users and other representatives of the AM industry physically again, we are looking forward to a lively participation!

When: July 20, 2021  Time: 11:00 – 18:00 + Dinner event
Where: Im Marienpark 22, 12107 Berlin

AMPOWER develops a calculation tool for the ecological footprint of AM

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Nowadays no one can get around the topic of sustainability: thinking about the environment is essential for the industry of the future.

Additive manufacturing is one of the most promising technologies when it comes to reducing one’s ecological footprint, but what we now need is finally putting numbers on how ecological sustainable certain additive manufacturing processes and materials are in comparison.

One of our newest members, AMPOWER, the Hamburg based leading consultancy in the field of industrial AM, is kicking off the next study from the “AMPOWER Insights” series on July 23 and is looking for partners from the MGA community.

Already twelve renowned partner companies are supporting the study, which main goal is the development of a generic calculation tool to estimate the carbon footprint and resource consumption for components in different additive and conventional manufacturing processes and materials.

In the first step, the tool is not intended to be a replacement for the very precise, but also lengthy and expensive Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), but rather a supplement to be able to quickly make an initial estimate of the ecological footprint, e.g. to be able to compare different manufacturing processes.

In LCAs the complete product life cycle is considered, but the study will concentrate on the part of the chain from raw material to finished product, because this is where the greatest differences between the individual manufacturing processes lie.

The study will be concluded by the end of December and will be available in full only to participating companies, AMPOWER will make extracts available to the public.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing project!

For more information contact Eric Wycisk, Managing Partner @ AMPOWER

3D-Druck Kidscamp 2021

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Worum geht es?

Unsere Erfahrung ist, dass die meisten Schulen schon über 3D Drucker verfügen, aber über viel zu wenig Menschen, die damit umgehen können. Das wollen wir gerne ändern! Daher wollen wir mit Kids unsere Begeisterung für den 3D Druck teilen, sie in die Technologie einführen und ihnen die Möglichkeit geben, selbst Teile am Computer zu designen und zu drucken.

Wann?

Option 1: 26. – 30. Juli täglich von 09 – 16 Uhr, alternativ:
Option 2: 02. – 06. August täglich von 09 – 16 Uhr

Wo?

In der Geschäftsstelle von MGA (Im Marienpark 22, 12107 Berlin), eingebettet in den historischen Marienpark mit vielen Grünflächen

Wer veranstaltet das Camp?

Hauptveranstalter ist der Verein Mobility goes Additive (MGA), mit freundlicher Unterstützung von Autodesk, die neben der Software auch Lehrpersonal stellen, und Ultimaker, die Drucker zur Verfügung stellen.

Wer kann teilnehmen?

Alle Mädchen und Jungs im Alter von 11 – 15 Jahre mit oder ohne Vorkenntnisse
Pro Woche können bis zu 15 Kinder teilnehmen

Was wird jeden Tag gemacht?

  • Gemeinsames Frühstück
  • Aktivitäten rund um den 3D Druck inklusive Arbeiten mit CAD Programmen und an Druckern
  • Gemeinsames Mittagessen
  • Und damit keiner viereckige Augen bekommt: Spiel- und Sportaktivitäten (bei gutem Wetter an der frischen Luft)

    • Muss irgendwas mitgebracht werden?

  • Sportsachen
  • Optional ein eigener Laptop (kann aber auch gestellt werden)

    • Was kostet der Spaß?

    150 € pro Kind und Woche inklusive Snacks, Mittagessen, Getränke, Betreuung und 3D gedruckte Gegenstände zum Mitnehmen

    Was ist mit Corona?

    Wir werden die Kinder und alle Betreuer regelmäßig vor Ort einen Selbsttest durchführen lassen und ein den aktuellen Verordnungen entsprechendes Hygienekonzept vorliegen haben. Außerdem wird jeder Teilnehmer angehalten, bei Symptomen unverzüglich einen Arzt aufzusuchen. Außerdem werden unsere Betreuer während des Camps bereits alle mindestens die erste Impfdosis verabreicht bekommen haben.

    Two Years Medical goes Additive

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    The Annual Meeting on September 16 & 17, 2019 was not only the first time we gathered in front of the backdrop of the Brewdog Brewery, but also marked the first Annual Meeting with a separate Medical Track.

    Since then, our Medical Division, led by Dr. Cora Lüders-Theuerkauf, has been growing steadily and now works in four separate working groups:

    Materials, led by Dr. Özlem Weiß (Expertants GmbH), provides insight into the materials jungle through informative guest contributions from a wide range of experts and interviews with industry representatives. In addition, the group trains interested parties on existing standards (e.g. . ISO 10993) and, together with the Mobility working group Materials, populates the WeBoostAM knowledge base.

    The Approval working group already has a workshop in December 2019 on MDR, DRG, inclusion of AM manufactured medical devices in health insurance catalogs, and liability issues. Led by Simon Schlagintweit (TÜV Süd), a decision tree on Annex VIII of the MDR (risk classes) has since been developed and during the working group meetings with exciting keynotes on approval issues, including UK MDR.

    Specifically in light of the Corona pandemic, the Use Cases working group rose above and launched the “3D printing fights Corona” initiative. The highlight of this initiative was the fundraising campaign in which more than 5,000 face shields were handed over to Johanniter Unfallhilfe. Currently, the focus of the work is on development aid while the meetings are still characterized by highlighting new application fields of AM in medicine through keynotes.

    In January 2021, a fourth working group was initiated: At the first Hospitals meeting, we welcomed 34 participants from 6 nations. Members of this working group are engaged in discussions on quality management, and workshop on “make or buy”, SOPs and QM are also scheduled for summer 2021. The next meeting will take place under the title Change Management.

    But this is far from the end of our Medical Division: we are planning the next working group with Pharmaceuticals for fall 2021.

    Many thanks to all involved in our Medical Division, we are looking forward to the coming successful years!

    Joint presentation of the Berlin-Brandenburg capital region @formnext 2021, November 16 – 19, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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    As the world’s leading international trade fair for additive manufacturing processes and industrial 3D printing, it attracts more and more exhibitors from diverse industrial sectors to its halls every year.

    Berlin Partner for Business and Technology has once again been entrusted by the Senate to organize the joint presentation – financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the State of Berlin – and is organizing it in cooperation with the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Priority is given to interested companies, scientific institutions and networks from the states of Berlin and Brandenburg to participate in a cost-effective manner in an attractive setting. Beyond that however a participation from other federal states under the umbrella of the capital region is also possible.

    Registration forms and conditions of participation with all important information for your trade fair participation can be found on the Berlin Partner website (berlin-partner.de) . If you are interested in participating from other German states, please contact them briefly before registering.

    We continue to follow the events surrounding Covid-19 very closely and hope that by the time formnext is held in November 2021, circumstances will have developed in such a way that we can physically carry out the activities as planned.
    Should anything change in the planning, Berlin Partner will of course inform you at any time with reasonable advance notice.

     

    Contact:
    Olav Morales
    Project Manager Trade Fairs | Events Division
    Berlin Partner for Business and Technology GmbH
    Phone: 030 / 46302-454
    Mobile: 0174 / 9399441
    E-mail: olav.morales.kluge@berlin-partner.de

    AM Solutions – New live event series „inside AM“

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    Additive Manufacturing replaces numerous traditional manufacturing processes, facilitates the development of new products and business models and helps establish new value-added and supply chains. Are these claims about the possibilities of Additive Manufacturing real, and in which industries have they already been successfully implemented? What is really feasible, to what extent are businesses already using 3D printing, and what is the driving force behind this development? AM Solutions shines a light on these and other interesting questions in its six-part live event series “inside AM”. In this series, representatives from renowned companies, active in different industrial sectors, will provide a valuable behind the scenes glimpse and report about their experience, applications, visions and obstacles that must be overcome.

    Design freedom, light-weight construction, efficient resource utilization, cost and time savings, these are some of the keywords that are frequently expressed in conjunction with Additive Manufacturing (AM). Add to this the potential effects on established logistical systems, the need for personnel to drop traditional engineering philosophies and the potential to individualize products and adapting them to the wishes and requirements of the consumers to an extent, so far thought impossible. Does this mean that Additive Manufacturing is changing the world? Are these things really true, and what is the actual situation in the field of AM? How, and in which industries, are 3D printing technologies already used? And what is still just a vision? With its new interactive live series “inside AM” AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology, a brand of the Rösler Group that specializes on 3D post processing solutions, will answer many of your questions. It provides not only valuable information for the actual users of the 3D printing method but also for anybody interested in new technologies.

     

    Interactive platform that offers valuable behind the scenes information

    The live-streams are conducted in English and are accessible from anywhere in the world. Representatives from renowned companies, active in such diverse industries as medical engineering, aerospace, energy, automotive/motor sports and consumer products, will report about their experience with AM and will highlight the various aspects of this new manufacturing technology. Under the moderation of Georg Schöpf, editor-in-chief of a well-known AM magazine, the participants will provide valuable behind the scenes insights and will report on the actual status of Additive Manufacturing in their respective industrial sector and company. The interactive format of this event allows viewers from all over the world to participate in the conversation and pose their questions live to the respective participants. The event is broadcast live from the new Customer Experience Center of AM Solutions. Manuel Laux, Head of AM Solutions – 3D post processing technology, explains: „Anybody, who deals with the subject Additive Manufacturing, is probably overwhelmed by reports about the numerous innovative applications of this technology. With our interesting interactive event, we, jointly with our guests, want to shine a light on the question ‘Additive Manufacturing changes the world. Is this just a vision or already real?’ and provide information on the actual situation”.

     

    Formula One and Sauber Engineering in the pole position

    Guest at our first event is Christoph Hansen, Director Technology & Innovation at Sauber Engineering AG, a member of the Swiss Sauber Group. Internationally, this company is not only known through the Sauber-operated Formula One team, Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN. The origins of the company stem from the demand to make racing cars faster, lighter and more reliable. Sauber  tackled these challenging problems with Additive Manufacturing and, today, can be truly called a pioneer in this field. Christoph Hansen comments: „When AM Solutions presented this new discussion concept to me, I immediately liked the idea to look at Additive Manufacturing from different angles and from the view of different industries. It is honest and informative. I look forward to report to the viewers, how we started exploring the possibilities of AM, and how we expanded the use of this manufacturing technology beyond just the Formula One racing cars”.

    The live stream with Christoph Hansen will be broadcast on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 3.00 PM (CET). Viewers can register free-of-charge under www.inside-am.com. The subsequent online live events will take place once per month. Exact dates and time will be communicated in due time. For the time being the participants of the next events are still kept a secret by the event organizers.

     

    Another benefit of membership: 3DWASH free of charge for MGA members

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    3DWASH was specially developed for washing out alkali-soluble support materials that are frequently used in additive manufacturing (extrusion or FDM® printing processes). The lye, which is already successfully in use by some MGA members, is characterized by a low environmental impact, as it is neutralized only with water instead of acid and offers significantly higher work safety in handling due to its low pH value. A special, patented formulation is gentle for fine model structures and post processes remain unchanged due to the same application quantities and processing temperatures. MGA members can obtain 3DWASH free of charge, excluding shipping costs, directly from Traxer (https://3dwash.traxer.de/) or from Krumm-Tec in Endingen. 3DWASH is available in 9 languages (de, en, fr, cs, nl, pt, it, es, sv). Up-to-date safety data sheets are available.

    Materials – Midterm Meeting 2021

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    On April 13 & 14 2021 our mobility working group Materials that now consists of 68 member companies got together virtually for their annual Midterm Meeting, the first of two meetings a year where the whole working group is brought to the table.

    130 participants from those member companies were updated on the current status and future plans of the individual focus groups by Dr. Tina Schlingmann, Head of the Working Group and the leaders of the six focus groups, Bart Engendahl (Chromatic 3D Materials), Benjamin Haas (SLM Solutions), Joanna Marguier (Covestro), Giulitta Bertoli (ÖBB), Simon Treiber (Berger S2B), Maximilian Stöckle (Big Rep) & Markus Schneider (GKN Sinter Metals).

    All all focus group made great progress and gained important insights:

    • Market Needs has compared the conventional with the additive manufacturing method on the basis of an actually produced and thoroughly tested model component with some astonishing results. You can find the results in our members area.
    • Elastomers were initiators of a materials compass that has now been launched on weboostam.com. From now on, users of additive manufacturing processes can get a quick overview of existing materials and their properties and save a lot of time and money.
    • High Performance Polymers joined forces last year with the RAILiability working group, that serves as a safe haven for a lively exchange of ideas for eight European railroads. Together, the two groups are working on tackling the issues surrounding flame-retardant polymers step by step and can already report the first partial successes.
    • Metals is, thanks in great part to our new member BAM, busy with the follow-up to the Round Robin Test on AlSi10Mg and is working on new topics around the printing of copper and steel.
    • Testing Methods has established a large database with the same name on the WeBoostAM platform, which will as a next step and with the help of the Medical Materials working group also include medical standards.
    • Technical Standards first generated a big picture overview of all activities in the area of testing. From this, a WAAM task force emerged.

    It is impressive to see how far this working group has come since its foundation almost 3 years ago (we celebrate the birthday officially on July 09) and the network would like to thank each and every participant for their active and result-oriented work.

    Dr. Tina Schlingmann, who will start a new job at our member company EOS on May 01, will remain head of the MATERIALS working group and is looking forward to further productive meetings with the members.

     

    Additive Inspirations #7

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    On May 20 from 4 until 5 pm we would like to invite you to the next Additive Inspirations Session, this time with a mobility topic. Henri De Chassey, Brakes & Safety Process Engineering / Methods Manager at Faiveley Transport – a Wabtec company will be our guests, presenting 3D printing, a technology pillar at Wabtec.

    Henri De Chassey is a mechanical engineer, working in the railway industry since 2011 and has for the past 5 years been dealing with additive manufacturing projects. Since 2021 he also manages/followes all 3D printing projects (OE & CS) for Wabtec Transit, supporting their customers and production sites, from requests to the drawings validation, production and parts validation steps.

    We are looking forward to hearing his input on the topics of Wabtec, the Railway industry and 3DPrinting/Additive manufacturing as well as SLM and Binderjet.

     

    What is an Additive Inspirations Session?

    Due to Corona, digital technologies are in greater demand than ever before: aviation and automotive markets have suffered severely from the crisis, new jobs for 3D printing machines have to be identified to fill capacities, while operators try to compensate for supply bottlenecks with 3D printing. Additive Manufacturing is in search of new impulses for its market.

    As a virtual teaser to the MGA Annual Meeting 2020, we started a new online webinar series to keep our network connected. In exciting presentations, we highlighted recent practical examples and gave impulses as to the segments in which Additive Manufacturing can apply and expand its potential.

    In 2021 we have restarted this program and already welcomed Prof. Dr. Jens Kurreck of the Technische Universität Berlin in a session on The Veggie Way: 3d printing prevents animal testing and Bruno Knychalla, Managing Director of Additive Tectonics GmbH, in a session about Radically innovative construction – buildings powered by Rocket Science.

    Missed a session? You can find them in our Members Area!

    3D printing for a greener future

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    The pressure on the industry to be greener and think more sustainably is constantly growing, and sustainable production processes like 3D printing are becoming more and more important. To celebrate Earth Day, today we’re shedding light on what exactly makes additive manufacturing more sustainable than conventional manufacturing technologies.

    For us, five features clearly stand out:

    1. material savings: through extended geometry freedom and software tools for topological optimization, AM enables entirely new components. For example, material is only built up where it is really needed mechanically. This reduces the bound primary energy required for raw material production and also the energy required for manufacturing.
    2. hardly any production waste: Only small volumes of support structures or milling chips from post-processing are generated, which can be recycled. No molds or tools are needed for additive manufacturing.
    3. inherent lightweight design: hollow bodies filled with lightweight lattice structures instead of parts cast from solid material can be optimally manufactured with AM. When used in vehicles and aircrafts, this saves large amounts of fuel and CO2.
    4. green materials: recycled plastics, recycled metal powders, and bio-based as well as biodegradable plastics can already be processed in AM today. The quality is often comparable to conventional materials.
    5. Improved recyclability: Multi-hierarchical design (several functions in one component) is often only possible with AM and allows multiple functions to be accomplished with only one material (e.g. cooling and structure). Monomaterials are much more recyclable.

    All in all, it shows that we can make a big step towards more sustainable production processes with additive manufacturing.
    At MGA, we will continue to work to establish 3D printing alongside conventional methods in production processes, for a greener future.

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    On April 16, 2024 the time has finally come: MGA Medical is kicking off a new Focus Group for the Working Group Use Cases.

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