The global value of the additive-manufacturing (AM) market is expected to reach 17.9 billion euros by 2021.

Applications in the aerospace and medical sectors have already reached industrial series production, while industries like automotive are moving beyond prototyping applications.

The International Conference on Additive Manufacturing — organised by CECIMO (the European Association representing the common interests of the machine tool industries globally and at EU level) and taking place at EMO Hannover 2017 — aims to highlight some of the most relevant innovations.

Taking place on 21 September 2017 from 09:45 to 12:30, this event will highlight initiatives such as KRAKEN, an EU project that aims to create a multi-material hybrid and automated machine for the fast and cost-effective production of components up to 20m long.

The conference will also give insights into new machine manufacturers’ initiatives to boost knowledge and confidence in AM technology among end users, as well as new solutions in the CAM environment for hybrid manufacturing.

Speakers at the conference include Güngör Kara (director of global application and consulting at EOS GmbH), Steve Youngs (development director at Vero Software Ltd), Marc Saunders (director of global solutions centres at Renishaw plc), José Antonio Dieste (head of the Mechatronic Department at AITIIP and senior mechanical engineer) and Coen De Graaf (project leader Vanguard Initiative, South Netherlands).

More information and the link to registration can be found on the event page (www.cecimo.eu/site/additive-manufacturing/international-conference-on-additive-manufacturing-at-emo).