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3D FEATURE
All Things AM:
BY JOE JANCSURAK, ASSOCIATE EDITOR
2019
Formnext 2019
Messe Frankfurt
November 19-22
For information on formnext 2019 events, exhibitors and conference sessions, and to register, visit www.mesago.de/en/formnext/home.
Conference Hours
The exhibition is open to trade visitors at the following times:
Tuesday, November 19
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Thursday, November 21
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Friday, November 22
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Next month, additive manufactur- ing (AM) professionals from around the globe will converge in Frankfurt, Germany, when formnext 2019, the world’s largest AM event, commences November 19 at Messe Frankfurt. Show organizers expect to draw nearly 30,000 visitors representing aerospace, automo- tive, energy, medical and more. In addition, more than 600 exhibitors representing 32 nations will be on hand to show and dis- cuss their wares and services.
The event promises to deliver an all- inclusive representation of the multifac- eted world of AM. Exhibitors and speakers alike will provide important information on the following:
• Design/Product development • Materials
• AM machines
• Tooling
• Software
• Machining
• Finishing
• Pre-Processing
• Component processing
• Quality management/metrology • Digitization
• Apprenticeship and training
• R&D.
Keynotes/Sessions: Challenges, Innovation and Decisions
November 19 features keynote presen- tations by German automaker BMW Group and Diehl Aviation, a German Tier One, with both speakers addressing the challenges they face with metal AM. Fol-
lowing the keynotes, attendees can choose sessions from a dual-track program on transport and business/economic condi- tions, and explore topics such as auto- motive, aerospace, the rail industry and much more.
November 20 kicks off with a keynote by Carbon Inc. on the future of product innovation using digital manufacturing, followed by a dual track of programs on 3D printing trends and challenges in healthcare and materials/processes.
November 21 offers a keynote by T.A. Grimm & Associates serving as a checklist for buying AM equipment, followed by a dual track on industrial challenges and
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