Additive Manufacturing in the Automotive Industry: SLM Solutions Presents Additive SLM® Technology at the 4th 3D Printing Conference in Bamberg

Entire industries are now focusing on additive technology and pushing its development. The 4th 3D Printing Conference, to be held at the Welcome Hotel Residenzschloss in Bamberg, will see experts from Audi, BMW, Daimler, Divergent Microfactories, HP, MAN, Rheinmetall, Voestalpine, SLM Solutions and many more report on the latest developments and the potential of this technology in the automotive industry.

The two-day conference includes 17 presentations, a factory tour and world cafes, along with many opportunities for delegates to discuss the changes in additive manufacturing, from rapid prototyping to series production. Participants will also be able to discuss the potential flexibility and greater efficiency for plastics and metals, as well as the challenges and opportunities that 3D printing presents. Ralf Frohwerk, Global Head of Business Development at SLM Solutions Group AG, will speak on the first day of the conference with his keynote on the innovations, trends and future of the process chain for metal 3D printing in automotive components production.

“We want to support Germany’s competitive and technological edge and are happy to sponsor this ambitious platform this year. We look forward to exciting discussions about the latest topics and trends in additive manufacturing,” explains Ralf Frohwerk. “As one of the leading providers of metal-based additive manufacturing technology, we support the exchange of knowledge and the transfer of innovations in metal-based 3D printing technology. We want to raise awareness of this technology among decision makers in industry and help them make good contacts.”