Indlægsholder er Ass. Prof. Yang Cheng, Center for Industrial Production, Aalborg Universitet

This presentation highlights the transformative impact of additive manufacturing on operations and supply chains.

It begins with an overview of additive manufacturing, covering its principles, history, technological families, and applications across industries. The strengths and limitations of additive manufacturing are compared to traditional production methods, along with three key ways it is reshaping business operations.

Building on insights from an EU-funded project, the session introduces a structured approach to adopting additive manufacturing, supported by real-world business cases that showcase its potential. Concluding with practical recommendations, the presentation offers guidance on successfully implementing this technology in real-world scenarios.

Designed for those seeking to understand the future of manufacturing, this session offers a comprehensive view of how additive manufacturing is transforming industries.

Indlægsholder er Senior Director Front-end Innovation, Henrik Fløe Mikkelsen, KK Wind Solutions A/S

KK Wind Solutions A/S is a company that supplies electro-mechanical system solutions mainly to the wind industry. The presentation will be about how additive manufacturing can revolutionize the way electro-mechanical products can be designed and integrated into electrical systems. The presentation will be about innovation and technology management from how the idea originated to how it is realized and what challenges have been encountered along the way. The presentation is a real-world case and will give the audience an insight into additive manufacturing and its many possibilities.

Ideal for those interested in cutting-edge technologies, this presentation provides insights into how additive manufacturing can drive innovation and open new opportunities in many industries.

This exclusive guided tour provides an opportunity to explore some of the most innovative advancements in additive manufacturing at Teknologisk Institut.

We will visit the Center for Industrial 3D Printing, where advanced prototypes and tailored solutions demonstrate how 3D printing is redefining design and production standards. The tour showcases the transformative potential of this technology in creating efficient and creative manufacturing processes.

The journey continues at the Tribology Center, highlighting cutting-edge surface treatments such as wear protection and friction optimization. These treatments enhance the performance and durability of both 3D-printed and traditionally manufactured components, ensuring robustness in demanding industrial applications.