2025 was packed with milestones that strengthened our network and advanced additive manufacturing across industries. From hosting dynamic working group meetings and launching new initiatives to shaping policy and driving innovation in healthcare, we’ve achieved so much together.
This year saw us connect globally through Tech Journeys, spotlight diversity with the Women in AM Luncheon, and influence the future of AM through strategic lobbying and standardisation efforts. We welcomed new members, rebranded our digital presence, and expanded collaboration across sectors.
As we turn the page to 2026, we’re excited to build on this momentum with fresh opportunities, ambitious projects, and events that will bring our community closer than ever.
Key Events and Initiatives
- Working Group Meetings
Numerous sessions hosted by our members at MGA premises or virtually, fostering knowledge exchange and practical solutions for AM adoption. - Medical Strategic Committee
Launched on 31 January, this committee developed a five-year strategy to position MGA Medical as a leading ecosystem for AM in healthcare—driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening health systems. - Tech Journey to the US
We explored opportunities in New York and Boston, attended the Additive Manufacturing Strategies event, and connected with global leaders to expand international collaboration. - AM Forum Berlin
In March, we brought many members on stage and hosted our beloved Women in AM Luncheon, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the industry. - New Working Groups
Two new groups launched in March:
• Lifestyle – focusing on architecture, interior design, fashion and sport
• Public Urban Transport – under the umbrella of our existing RAILiability group - International Engagement
In June, we spent three days in Poland—visiting Breslau, Kraków and Rzeszów—to join the Additive Manufacturing Meeting 2025 and the European Lightweighting Network during EU Industry Days. - EHFAM Basel
On 26–27 June, we hosted the European Healthcare Forum for Additive Manufacturing, a key platform for advancing AM in medical applications. - VDI Student Competition
Held in Stade on 11–13 April, showcasing the next generation of AM talent. - Railway Forum Berlin
September saw us join this major industry event, reinforcing AM’s role in rail innovation. - Annual Meeting & Women in AM Summit
On 23–24 September, we gathered in Berlin for two days of networking, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning. - Next Gen Manufacturing
In October, we were in Munich to empower future innovators and accelerate AM adoption across industries. - Formnext
In November, we joined the most important AM fair in Europe in Frankfurt, held working group meetings, joined panel discussions, and spent five inspiring days with the fAMily. - RAILLIVE
In November, we travelled to Spain to spread the word about AM in the rail industry.
Political Engineering and Advocacy
2025 was a landmark year for our lobbying efforts:
- 3D Printing in the German Coalition Agreement
A major achievement that secures AM’s place in national industrial policy. - Germany Makes Initiative
We joined this industry-led programme to drive sustainable industrialisation of AM. - Position Paper and Five Key Topics
- Integrating AM into industrial policy
- Investing in infrastructure and innovation
- Strengthening education and workforce development
- Accelerating standards and certification
- Driving sustainability through AM
- Standards Development
Continued support for DIN in shaping ISO and ASTM standards to influence global certification processes.
Approved strategic support for ISO/TC 261 to shape international standards globally. - European Engagement
• EU Commission meeting in Brussels
• Membership in the European Cluster Collaboration Platform
• Strengthened collaboration with the European Defence Agency
• Contributions to European Commission Strategies
• Joined the Innovative Health Initiative
• Became part of Horizon Europe
Community Growth
We were thrilled to welcome new members to our network:
Prusa Research, Lightway, XJet 3D, BINC Industries, DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.), Technische Universität Darmstadt, Signify myCreations, Fab Pub, AeroEdge, Deep, KSB, BTU Cottbus, AM Austria, AMGTA, All3DP, Netinera, Wiener Stadtwerke, Fit AG, Interempresas, Metal AM, Universität Tübingen and Rapid Fusion.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Next year promises even more opportunities to collaborate and innovate:
- 24th–26th February: AM Strategies (Partner Event) | New York, USA
- 10th–11th March: AM Forum (Partner Event) | Berlin, Germany
- 15th–19th March: AMUG (External Event) | Reno, Nevada, USA
- 16th–18th March: NCAM (Partner Event) | Stavanger, Norway
- 16th–20th March: AM Village (External Event) | Albacete, Spain
- 17th–19th March: VDI Student Competition (External Event) | Albacete, Spain
- 5th–7th May: Rapid.Tech 3D (Partner Event) | Erfurt, Germany
- 18th–22th May: Tech Journey to Spain (Partner Event) | Barcelona and San Sebastian, Spain
- 1st–5th June: Tech Journey to USA (Partner Event) | East Coast, USA
- 22nd–23rd June: European Healthcare Forum for AM (EHFAM) (Internal Event) | Berlin, Germany
- 16th–17th September: European Manufacturing Conference (EMC 2026) (External Event) | Brussels, Belgium
- 22nd–25th September: Innotrans (External Event) | Berlin, Germany
- 12th–13th October: 10th MGA Anniversary Annual Meeting and Women in AM Summit (Internal Event) | Berlin, Germany
Check out all our upcoming working group meetings and events here: https://mga-net.com/events/