Fraunhofer IAPT

🎉 Today, we celebrated an important milestone for the Fraunhofer IAPT in Hamburg-Bergedorf as we broke ground on our expansion project. Prof. Dr. Ingomar Kelbassa, Katharina Fegebank, Prof. Dr. Axel Müller-Groeling, Prof. Dr. Andreas Timm-Giel and Ulf von Krenski.   This groundbreaking ceremony in Bergedorf is a major investment in strengthening Hamburg as a business location. The initiative, supported by the federal government, the federal state of Hamburg, and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, aims to enhance applied research and development in Additive Manufacturing.   🌱 Infrastructure for Industry-Driven #Research - The new facility, spanning 1,100 square meters, will provide accessible pathways across the entire Additive Manufacturing process. Users will collaborate with our experts to explore scenarios from design to post-processing, achieving significant cost and material savings.   ♻️ Sustainable Practices #Sustainability is a priority for us. The new building will utilize eco-friendly materials and feature a photovoltaic system, heat pumps, and charging stations for electric vehicles. Our existing facility will also be upgraded with energy-efficient technologies.   With a total area of 2,670 square meters across three floors, this expansion promises to strengthen research and education in the Hamburg region!   #FraunhoferIAPT #AdditiveManufacturing #Innovation #Sustainability #Hamburg #GroundbreakingCeremony

🌟 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗻-𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴🌟   Excited about Additive Manufacturing (AM)? We’re thrilled to announce two compact trainings at the Additive Academy. Register and enhance your AM skills now!   ✅𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴   Kickstart your journey with our basic training course! You’ll explore the latest trends, applications, norms, and cost models in additive production. We’ll guide you in spotting new applications and avoiding common pitfalls.   📆 November 26, 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 📍Fraunhofer IAPT   Details and registration: https://lnkd.in/d5gukHcz     ✅𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴   Take your skills to the next level with our specialized training in design for AM. Dive into innovative approaches to create complex parts that traditional methods can't match. Enjoy the perks of lightweight structures and reduced material waste. With our experts, you'll be equipped to solve complex challenges and boost productivity! (𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 “𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨” 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘧𝘈𝘗 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨.)   📆 December 10, 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 📍Fraunhofer IAPT   Details and registration: https://lnkd.in/dvgmpgZb   𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆.   🌟 Ready to innovate? Don’t miss out—sign up today and unlock the innovative power of AM! For more information, check our Academy website: https://lnkd.in/ep7_FQc   #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting #Training #Innovation #FraunhoferIAPT #AdditiveAcademy

Nachhaltige Technologie verdient eine zukunftsfähige und umweltfreundliche Bauweise Das Fraunhofer IAPT ist eine weltweit führende Einrichtung im wissenschaftlich-industriellen Technologietransfer im 3D-Druck. Der Spatenstich für den Erweiterungsbau des Fraunhofer IAPT setzt ein Zeichen über die grundsätzliche Ressourceneffizienz der Additiven Produktion hinaus. Das Gebäude nutzt innovativ eine Kombination aus Holz- und Stahlskelettbauweisen, um die Vorteile beider Materialien optimal zu vereinen und eine nachhaltige Bauweise zu fördern. In den Technikumshallen wird der Werkstoff Stahl aufgrund seiner hohen Festigkeit und strukturellen Integrität eingesetzt, um den Anforderungen an die Funktionalität für die experimentellen Arbeiten gerecht zu werden. In Ergänzung dazu kommt in den Bürogeschossen die natürliche, warme Ästhetik des Holzes zum Tragen, welche die Orte für die theoretischen Arbeiten und Kommunikation prägen. Diese differenzierte Materialwahl reflektiert die spezifischen funktionalen Bedürfnisse der jeweiligen Räume. Bild Spatenstich: © Fraunhofer IAPT #baubüroeins #nachhaltigkeit #zukunftsorientiert #spatenstich #forschung #forschungsbau #innovation #holzbau #holz #bau

🚀 This week, we hosted our consortium meeting for the R&D project #nexAMo at Fraunhofer IAPT! This innovative project seeks to create a decentralized, highly adaptable, and resource-efficient matrix production system for next-generation mobility solutions. Our role is to utilize our expertise in #AdditiveManufacturing to strengthen and optimize this cutting-edge production approach. A big thank you to our project execution organization VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH and all our project partners who made this project possible: Imprintec GmbH amsight GmbH ZF Friedrichshafen AG - LKW Anlieferung Grenzebach Group WENZEL Group GmbH & Co. KG Nikon SLM Solutions AG ERLAS Erlanger Lasertechnik GmbH FEHRMANN MaterialsX GmbH & Co. KG VisiConsult - X-ray Systems & Solutions GmbH Supfina Grieshaber GmbH & Co. KG Fraunhofer IAPT FIR an der RWTH Aachen We were able to complete the work package AP1, shared exciting updates, and engaged in fruitful technical discussions. Together, we defined the next steps to advance our project. We’re looking forward to the challenges ahead and the close collaboration with all our partners! 🌟 #FraunhoferIAPT #AM #AdditiveManufacturing #Collaboration #nexAMo #resource #efficient

🌟 Driving the Future: Fraunhofer IAPT presents cutting-edge AM solutions at Professional MotorSport World Expo 2024!🌟 At Fraunhofer IAPT, we are dedicated to the #industrialization of Additive Manufacturing #AM. Working with innovative partners, for instance, we designed high-performance brake caliper that reduces weight by over 40% while maintaining the same #performance standards. This breakthrough is just one example of how AM is transforming industries. In his presentation, our Deputy Institute Director, Dr. Frank Beckmann, will discuss how new materials can match the properties of conventionally produced ones, including the first-ever printing of crash-capable high-performance alloys. The presentation will showcase the potential of #3D printing in lightweight construction and functional integration, with examples like ultra-light brake calipers, hybrid brake discs, and bionically optimized chassis structures that save weight and enhance performance. 📆 Thursday, November 14 | 11:45 a.m. 📍PMW Magazine Stage More information: https://lnkd.in/e-gmHumz Curious to learn more? Join us at #PMWExpo 2024 on November 13th and 14th in #Cologne, Hall 10.1, Booth 1086 and exchange ideas with our experts Dr. Frank Beckmann, Ina Ludwig, Christian Bartholomae on site. #AdditiveManufacturing #Innovation #Engineering #FraunhoferIAPT #PMWExpo2024 #Sustainability #Motorsport

Thank you for your thoughtful words Katharina Fegebank at our groundbreaking ceremony last Thursday! Your reflections on Fraunhofer IAPT and the importance of our new building really enriched the event. We look forward to working together to make Hamburg a leader in the industrialization of Additive Manufacturing. #Hamburg #AM #FraunhoferIAPT #AdditiveManufacturing #Technology #IndustrializeAM

🚀 I had an amazing opportunity to present at #3DKonzeptLabs2024, hosted by Verband 3DDruck e.V. e.V., where I spoke on “Bridging the Gap: AI and Design Automation in Additive Manufacturing.” A big thank you to Tahani Adnan and her incredible team for organizing such a fantastic event and for providing a platform to explore the future of Additive Manufacturing. Some key topics I covered: • AI-generated 3D models • Combining AI and Design Automation for Additive Manufacturing • Real-world applications of design automation in various industries As a part of Fraunhofer IAPT, I’m thrilled to see how AI is transforming the way we approach design and manufacturing, creating unprecedented possibilities. 💡 Curious to dive deeper? Feel free to reach out to me or connect with Verband 3DDruck e.V. for more insights. Let’s explore the future of manufacturing together! #AdditiveManufacturing #AI #DesignAutomation #FraunhoferIAPT #3DKonzeptLabs2024 #Innovation #3DDruckVerband #FutureTech #AdvancedManufacturing

🔍 Recap of day two of the #AdditiveAlliance Event: Today, we experienced an energizing second day. We dove deep into the transformative role of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in Defense and Security, featuring insights from our expert speakers:   👉 Additive Manufacturing in the German Air Force – Benjamin Wolf shared how AM is revolutionizing aerospace operations. 👉 Mobile Additive Manufacturing: Enabling Spare Parts at the Point of Need – Svein A. Hjelmtveit discussed the game-changing capabilities of on-site production. 👉 Additive Manufacturing in the Military Environment – Andreas E. Steinmetz explored innovative strategies for enhancing military efficiency through AM.   After an informative morning, we gathered for a networking lunch, creating valuable opportunities to exchange insights and forge connections with industry peers.   With our afternoon's AM360° session we had an allround view of the cutting-edge AM technologies. Thanks to Clemens Lieberwirth, Dr. Dirk Herzog, Dr. Bernard Revaz, Dr. Dr.-Ing. Patrick Mehmert, Sevilia Sunetchiieva and Paul Schwichtenberg for providing us a glimpse into approaches shaping the future of Additive Manufacturing. They showcased a range of innovative topics, including direction-independent material properties in extrusion printing, smart reactors, and in-situ inspection for PBF-LB Additive Manufacturing. We also discussed how to complement the L-PBF workflow with in-depth process and defect analysis capabilities, as well as the development of a non-destructive acoustic inspection method for efficient and environmentally friendly quality control in additive production.   👉 What were your key takeaways from today’s sessions? Share your thoughts in the comments! For more details and impressions of the event, please visit our website.   #AdditiveAlliance2024 #Innovation #Networking #AMAutomation #FraunhoferIAPT #AM #AM360 #Networkung #Hamburg

🔬 Recap: Additive Alliance Event at Fraunhofer IAPT – a day of #innovation and #networking!   Day 1 Recap: We kicked off the Additive Alliance Event with a warm welcome from Prof. Dr. Ingomar Kelbassa. In the morning sessions, Hendrik Schonefeld, Dr. Ignacio Lobo Casanova, Mike Grau, and Jann Poppinga delivered insightful presentations that highlighted the latest advancements in Automation in #AdditiveManufacturing, showcasing compelling industry use cases, such as:   ⚙️ Unlocking Serial Additive Manufacturing: Automation and Autonomy in Metal L-PBF: Innovative approaches to enhancing efficiency in production processes. ⚙️ Development of Freely Linked Matrix Production for the Modular, Highly Flexible, and Resource-Saving Manufacture of Next-Generation Mobility Products (BMWK Project nexAMo). ⚙️ Beyond Earth: Revolutionizing Design for AM with Warp Speed – A 12-Minute Ride. ⚙️ Streamlining 3D Printed Part Production: The Power of Software Automation. A big thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise and inspiring discussions!   Our colleagues Dr. Katharina Bartsch, Nele Möbs, and Hussein Tarhini shared the results of their deep dives, offering fresh perspectives on Design for Post-Processing, Data-Driven #QualityAssurance, and the Impact of #AI Tools.   After an energizing networking coffee, we dove into a roundtable discussion featuring the latest updates from Fraunhofer IAPT, followed by Matthias Schmidt-Lehr's presentation, where we gained insights on AM between growth and consolidation.   We are looking forward to the Networking Dinner, where Christiane Brandes-Visbeck will deliver her keynote on "Dealing with Polycrises – Why Ghosting is Not the Solution," sure to inspire thought-provoking conversations.   Day 2 of the Additive Alliance tomorrow also promises engaging sessions and #networking opportunities!   👉 What topics are you most passionate about in Additive Manufacturing? Share your insights in the comments below! For more details on the presentations and the full event, please visit our website https://lnkd.in/e2BTrzGw   #AdditiveAlliance #Innovation #Networking #AMAutomation #FraunhoferIAPT  

Transforming Orthopedics: Join Us at #DKOU2024! 🌟 From October 22 to 25, 2024, the #FingerKIt Consortium will be showcasing our innovative work at "Deutscher Kongress für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie #DKOU" in Berlin. In collaboration with our partners: Fraunhofer IKTS, Fraunhofer ITEM, Fraunhofer IWM, and Fraunhofer MEVIS, we have developed an automated process chain for manufacturing of patient-specific finger implants, from building up 3D shape models for defect reconstruction up to biological testing and preparation for certification. Join us at our joint exhibition stand (Hall 2.2, Stand 153) where we’ll present project results and exhibits from all our partners, including our hand model. Don’t miss our poster and presentation “Patient-specific Finger Joint Implants through AI-based Reconstruction” in which Dr. Sabine Begand will be presenting key insights from our research. 📅 Thursday, October 24, 2024, 09:00 AM  📍Room Weimar 5. This is a great opportunity to engage with experts in the field and explore the latest advancements in orthopedic and trauma surgery. For more details, visit DKOU 2024. 👉 Interested in learning more? Reach out to our contact experts: 3D Shape Models: Anna Rörich AI-based Implant Design: Martin Czekalla Mechanical Simulation: Christof Koplin Ceramic Implants: Dr. Sabine Begand Metallic Implants: Dr. Philipp Imgrund Biological Testing & Certification: Ulrich Froriep We look forward to seeing you there! #DKOU2024 #FingerKIt #Orthopedics #Innovation #Healthcare #FraunhoferIAPT #AM #AdditiveManufacturing