Additive Manufacturing European Conference 2015

Representatives from additive manufacturing (AM) companies, EU institutions, think tanks and the machine tools sector will discuss how the full-scale industrialisation of AM could be achieved in a rapid and cost-effective manner, and how this disruptive  technology could help create the highest value for the economy and society. The event is hosted by Reinhard Bütikofer, Member of the European Parliament (Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance). 

The speakers’ session will tackle AM from the perspective of technology, markets, economic development and sustainability. Among the confirmed speakers are, Jean-Camille Uring, Executive board member - FIVES Group and CECIMO President, Bernhard Langefeld, Principal - Roland Berger Strategy Consultants (Germany), Ezio Basso, Managing Director - Prima Industrie (Italy), Benjiamin Denayer, Senior Business Developer Additive Manufacturing, Sirris - Research Institute (Belgium) and Pat Picariello, Director, Developmental Operations - ASTM International (USA).

During the session that follows, panellists will look into business and regulatory framework conditions in Europe and their impact on the development of AM. The discussion will focus on the role government, industry, academia and the research community in AM development and opportunities provided by pan-European initiatives. Clara de la Torre. Director responsible for "Key Enabling Technologies” - Directorate-General for Research & Innovation, European Commission and Thierry Rayna, Professor - Novancia Business School, Paris, have already confirmed their participation and other confirmations are pending 

For more information and to register: www.cecimo.eu/site/am-european-conference/. Participation is free but places are limited.