Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, offers several advantages to the automotive industry, particularly in relation to sustainability.
This technology not only allows for more flexible and innovative design approaches where designers can create parts with integrated functionalities, combining multiple components into a single unit, but it also often reduces the number of features required in a vehicle, simplifying assembly and disassembly processes, ultimately making end-of-life recycling and remanufacturing easier.
Additive manufacturing aligns well with circular economy principles by promoting recycling and reusing materials. Many 3D printing technologies also allow for using recycled or bio-based materials, further reducing the environmental impact of automotive production.
In order to increase the awareness amongst our members we, RAI Automotive Industry NL together with Brainport Eindhoven are organizing a workshop on Sept 22nd at the Brainport Industries Campus including specialist presentations, a BIC facility tour including visits to the following AM companies: Additive Industries, K3D, Hexagon, and AM-Flow (all located in the BIC facility). We will conclude with a network event at the end of the program.
Program
13.00h Drop-in with coffee and tea
13.30h Welcome by Jean Pierre Heijster, RAI Automotive Industry NL
13.35h Introduction AM Hub Eindhoven by Ingrid van Haaren, Brainport Eindhoven
13.45h Presentation by Pieter Ruijssenaars, DiManEx
14.00h Presentation by Jan Klingen, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
14.20h Presentation "Research into 3D printing with composites" by Hein van de Vrande, Fontys Hogescholen
14.45h Presentation by Paul Gosselink, BOM
15.10h BIC Facility Tour
16.00h Network event with drinks
17.00h End of program
We see this event as a warm-up for the FORMNEXT mission, 9 & 10 November in Frankfurt, where we look forward to welcoming you as our guest on the Brainport Eindhoven stand.
