What a year it has been! 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
Our members hosted numerous working group sessions, including a standout Defence meeting at Stratasys. These gatherings fostered knowledge exchange and practical solutions for AM adoption. - Medical Strategic Committee
Launched on 31 January, this committee developed a comprehensive 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. - EHFAM Basel
On 26–27 June, we hosted the European Healthcare Forum for Additive Manufacturing, a key platform for advancing AM in medical applications. - Railway Forum Berlin
September saw us join this major industry event, reinforcing AM’s role in rail innovation. - New Working Groups
March marked the launch of Lifestyle and Public Urban Transport groups, expanding our focus areas. - VDI Student Competition
Held in Stade on 11–13 April, this event showcased the next generation of AM talent. - Annual Meeting & Women in AM Summit
On 23–24 September, we gathered in Berlin for two days of networking, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning. - International Engagement
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.
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.
Community Growth
We were thrilled to welcome new members to our network, including:
Prusa Research, Lightway, XJet 3D, BINC Industries, DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.), Technische Universität Darmstadt, Signify myCreations, Fab Pub, AeroEdge, and Deep.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Next year promises even more opportunities to collaborate and innovate. Expect:
- Tech Journeys to Spain and the US
- EHFAM 2026 with deeper focus on healthcare transformation
- 10th Anniversary Annual Meeting in October
- Continued advocacy, new working groups, and stronger partnerships to boost AM globally.
Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Here’s to an even more impactful 2026!