Ralf Anderhofstadt

Head of Center of Competence Additive Manufacturing & AMS – Additive Manufacturing Solutions Daimler Truck | Author

Ralf Anderhofstadt is head of the Centre of Competence Additive Manufacturing and the consulting unit "Additive Manufacturing Solutions AMS - Daimler Truck" as well as project manager of the cross-functional 3D printing project within Daimler Truck AG.
At the same time, he is active in the VDI expert committee "Legal Framework Conditions of Additive Manufacturing", works as a lecturer specialising in 3D printing, is a trainer for numerous training courses within the business field of additive manufacturing and is also a member of the advisory board of the association Verband 3D-Druck e.V. .
In August 2022, his first book "Disruptiver 3D-Druck" was published by Hanser Verlag, in which the great potential and opportunities of additive manufacturing for the various industries are presented using practical examples. It also explicitly addresses the change in value chains and the emergence of new, disruptive business models through 3D printing. The English version of "Disruptive 3D Printing" was published by Hanser Verlag in May 2023.

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Martin Back

CEO of BASF Forward AM BASF Forward AM

With over 25 years of international C-Suite experience, Martin Back is a respected leader in the automotive, manufacturing, building automation and 3D printing industries.

As CEO of BASF Forward AM, Martin is combining corporate efficiency with fast-paced agile frameworks to transform the BASF subsidiary from start-up to industry contender. Now on a growth trajectory of 40 to 50%, Forward AM is the only full portfolio provider for the 3D printing industry.

Martin has held several other pivotal positions, including managing director at BigRep, where he doubled productivity that led to successful fundraising. Before that he spent seven years as CFO/CPO of a leading building automation group, responsible for over 180 million euros in sales volume.

As a business transformation leader, Martin sparks strategic change using his highly collaborative management style to build motivated teams and organizations. He is a passionate innovator, strategist and go-getter who sees and realizes the potential in people, processes, business models and markets.

Frank Beckmann

Deputy Head of Institute, Fraunhofer
IAPT

Frank Beckmann studied mechanical engineering with a specialization in design engineering at the Technical University of Hamburg and the University of Manchester. Since 2010, he has been working as a research assistant at the Institute for Laser and Systems Engineering at the Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg in various research projects on laser beam welding and laser additive manufacturing.

Mr. Beckmann helped to build up Laser Zentrum Nord GmbH, which was transferred to Fraunhofer IAPT on January 1, 2018, and has held various management positions in research, project management and sales since its foundation.

In his position as head of the department Autonomous Systems he is responsible for the research and industrialization of intelligent AM manufacturing systems. In addition, he was appointed substitute institute director in 2020.

At the same time, Mr. Beckmann is a guest lecturer in welding engineering at SLV Nord.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christiane Beyer

Dean of 'Product Development and Design' at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg

'Innovative product development with disruptive technologies' - Professor Christiane Beyer has dedicated herself to this motto in teaching and research. She studied mechanical engineering at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, specialising in design technology. After working for several years as a research assistant and doing her doctorate at the Institute of Machine Design, she sought a challenge in 2009 and took up a position at California State University Long Beach, USA. There, as a professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and as Technical Director of the 'Innovation Center', she gained valuable experience and know-how abroad, not least in space technologies. She will now bring in and implement these new impulses and innovative topics with great research potential by accepting her appointment to the Chair of 'Product Development and Design' at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg. One research focus of the chair will in future concentrate on the topology-optimised design and constructive design of complex, additively and hybrid manufactured components made of metals and fibre composites with applications e.g. in aerospace, the automotive industry, the energy sector or in medical technology.

Dr. Shajay Bhooshan

B.Arch, M.Arch, M.Phil - Associate Director Zaha Hadid Architects

Since joining Zaha Hadid Architects in 2007, Shajay has specialised in the conception and production of architecture: from theoretical discourses to manufacturing technologies. As an expert in computation, Shajay also has specialised knowledge in programming, mathematics – especially geometry and optimisation methods, and computer-controlled industrial machines including industrial robotics. Shajay is co-founder of CODE, ZHA´s computational design research group. CODE has made key contributions to computational platforms, talent development and architectural design at ZHA, especially related to architectural application and articulation of shell structures.

Shajay completed his Bachelor of Architecture at the Indrapastra Open University in India and his Master´s degree from the Design Research Laboratory at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London in 2006. He earned an MPhil from the University of Bath in 2016 and is now working on his PhD at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich.

Stefanie Brickwede

Managing director project 3D printing/ Head of AM
DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung GmbH ; Managing director Mobility goes Additive e.V - mga

As Managing Director, she passionately set up the international leading, neutral network "Mobility goes Additive"
The aim is to help industrial 3D printing technology achieve a breakthrough in the mobility sector and beyond. Only 2019 a second branch was launched with „Medical goes Additive" which assists Hospitals, companies and institutions throughout the medical sector to accelerate the use of additive manufacturing.
MgA manages nearly 20 working and focus groups with more than 70 meetings a year.

Since 2015, Stefanie Brickwede is heading the corporate project 3D Printing at Deutsche Bahn AG and is responsible for the successful introduction of additive manufacturing throughout the Group. This gives Stefanie a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges users have to face.
After graduating as an economist at the Technical University of Hanover, she started her career in the mobility sector. Stefanir Brickwede held various management and project management positions at DB AG.
As a recognized expert for additive manufacturing, she is a sought-after speaker on this topic.

Lutz Dietzold

Chief Executive Officer, German Design Council

Lutz Dietzold (*1966) is CEO of the German Design Council since 2002. Prior to that, he worked as a design communication freelancer and was managing director of the Designzentrum Hessen (Hesse Design Centre), where he was responsible for the strategic reorientation of design promotion.
In 2011, he became a member of the advisory council of the Mia Seeger Stiftung (Mia Seeger Foundation) and a member of the Stiftung Deutsches Design Museum (German Design Museum Foundation), subsequently taking on the role of chairman in 2020. He was appointed to the Dieselkuratorium's Board of Trustees in the same year.
Mr Dietzold publishes articles on a regular basis and gives national and international lectures on a variety of topics. He is also a member of numerous committees and juries and sits on the project advisory board of the German Federal Ecodesign Award of the Bundesumweltministerium (German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety).

Magí Galindo

Scientific & Technical Director at IAM3DHUB

With over 30 years of dedicated experience in Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing technologies, Magí has become a leading authority in the field. Magí is an accomplished Industrial Technical Engineer in Electronics, graduating from the UPC - Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Recognized for his expertise, he holds a Master Level Certificate in Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (USA). Currently serving as the Technical and Scientific Director of the IAM3DHUB - International Advanced Manufacturing & 3D Printing Hub at LEITAT Technological Center, where he is also the Head of Innovation in the AM/3DP Field. Previously, Magí spent nine years as the Division Manager of Industrial Design & Development within the same company.

Throughout his career, he has seamlessly balanced roles as an industrial research engineer and a trainer in both industrial and academic settings. Magí Galindo's is the co-director on the Spanish leading Masters Degree Course: "Design and Engineering for Additive Manufacturing from the UPC - Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya / Fundació CIM.

Magi Galindo´s multifaceted expertise and unwavering dedication continue to drive advancements in additive manufacturing and shape its future.

Stephan Galozy

CPO at
3YOURMIND

I have been with the company for almost 5 years and have been responsible for product strategy and execution for almost 2 years. I am a mechanical engineer specializing in design and a manufacturing enthusiast. In my 20 years of professional life, I have supported numerous companies in optimizing and automating production processes, always with great software as an enabler.

Sarah Goehrke

Founder Additive Integrity

Sarah Goehrke is the Founder of AM-specific contract services company Additive Integrity; serves on the Board of Directors and as the Head of DEI at Women in 3D Printing; and sits on the Board of Advisors for the Additive Manufacturing Coalition. She focuses in the additive manufacturing industry on advances in diversity, sustainability, and ecosystem positioning with a heightened focus on messaging. Sarah has been a leader in the 3D printing industry since 2014, previously serving as the Managing Editor of Fabbaloo; Editor-in-Chief of 3DPrint.com; and Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Ecosystems at ultrafast 3D printing leader Nexa3D. Sarah holds Bachelor's degrees in English and Theatre from Muskingum College, as well as a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion for HR from Cornell University.

Arno Held

Managing Partner AM Ventures

Arno Held started AM Ventures together with Johann Oberhofer in 2014. In total, Arno has more than 23 years of experience in industrial laser and manufacturing technologies and spent more than half of this time in the world of industrial 3D printing. Today he is Managing Partner of the fund and specializes on the AM Ventures ecosystem, as well as the firm's global footprint and organizational growth.
Since founding AM Ventures, Arno has been instrumental in building the AM Ventures team that has scouted more than 2.500 3D printing startups all over the world, conducted more than 30 rounds and built a portfolio of 15+ shareholdings in 6 countries on 3 continents.
Arno holds a diploma degree in industrial engineering and management from the University of Applied Sciences Karlsruhe (Germany) as well as an international executive MBA from the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland). Arno completed his studies in Shanghai, China and Cape Town, South Africa.

Dr. Karsten Heuser

Vice President Additive Manufacturing, Siemens Digital Industries

Dr. Heuser has been with Siemens for over 20 years in various management positions within Siemens businesses including Corporate Technology, OSRAM, Energy and is now the VP of Additive Manufacturing at Siemens AG. In addition, he is a member of VDMA AG Additive Manufacturing Advisory Board as well as a member of Formnext Advisory Board. Dr. Heuser has a Ph.D. in solid state physics from the University Augsburg as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Management from ESMT.

Thomas Hundt

Prof. Thomas Hundt
CEO jangled nerves

Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Hundt, born in 1967, studied mechanical engineering in Munich and architecture in Stuttgart and founded the creative agency "jangled nerves" together with Dipl.-Ing. Ingo Zirngibl in 1998. He is engaged in „communication architecture" in international and intercultural projects and has worked as responsible producer for communication concepts, interactive experience spaces, films and artistic media installations for museums, exhibitions, showrooms, trade fairs and events. Since 2004 he has been teaching as a professor for "Media and Space" at the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Architecture and Design.

Brian Ingold

Head of Applications and Adoption at
HP

Brian Ingold is head of Application and Adoption at HP and is based in Cleveland, OH. Brian has been with HP for over 22 years with leadership roles in HP Enterprise Services and Managed Print Services and most recently in HP's 3D Business. Brian and his team are focused on helping find additive solutions for customer problems and then scaling those solutions into production.

Carina Lebsack

Head of Corporate Sustainability & Circularity
at
Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG

Carina is responsible for sustainability management at the Würth Group and is intensively involved with the orientation towards a circular economy.
She started her career as a trainee in the Human Resources department, where she was subsequently able to support the strategic orientation and take responsibility for her own projects, from KidsCamp to the implementation of social media channels. After further training at the University of Bayreuth to become a Corporate Responsibility Manager, she started building up sustainability management at Würth in 2015. Here, she works every day to make the impact of social and ecological activities measurable, to manage them and, of course, to constantly improve them in terms of sustainability.
Carina was voted one of the TOP 40 under 40 in 2021 by the business magazine Capital.

„People play a central role in implementing the circular economy and acting sustainably together. However, intentions alone are not enough to improve things for the future. Changing perspectives and focusing on new business principles, calls for innovation and creativity. The Würth Group are therefore supplementing its management processes with modules that provide the company with valuable data about its products and processes. These will form the basis for global sustainability management in the Group.” Vision45, Würth Group.

Marie-Lucie Linde

Sustainability expert and founding member of the cooperative sustainable natives and Managing Partner at nextblooming GmbH

Marie-Lucie Linde is an expert in sustainability and communication. Courageous, empathetic and full of heart, she contributes her share of responsibility as consultant and certified sustainability manager, bringing her knowledge and practical experience in the area of sustainability and communication to businesses in order to motivate people to shift their perspective to include sustainability.

To this end, she works with businesses to develop sustainable and future-oriented strategies that make sense and can be fun. Authentic communication is both a product and part of her work.

Marie-Lucie Linde belongs to the generation for whom an awareness of sustainability is just as natural as the internet, smartphones and apps are for digital natives. That's why she is a proud founding member of the sustainable natives eG consultancy. The cooperative is an alliance of independent entrepreneurs and sustainability experts who believe in joining forces for the success of sustainable transformation.
What makes it special: sustainable natives is a self-organized cooperative that works together across silos and builds on co-creation while working together internally and with clients.

Besides, she is a subject matter expert for the Sustainability committee of the 3D Printing Association, Verbandes 3DDruck e.V., in Berlin and as such brings her sustainability perspective to this young technology and community.

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Ulf Lindhe

Business Innovator and Additive Manufacturing Advisor,
Chief Marketing OfficerADAXIS

Ulf is a seasoned Swedish Business Developer with over 20 years of experience driving growth in Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing. Offering a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen, Ulf excels in recognizing the business potential of technical innovations, showcasing a passion for transforming technology-based companies from inception to success.

Ulf entered the Additive Manufacturing community in 2002 as a business developer and head of sales for Arcam. During his tenure, he spearheaded various initiatives, including the serial production of titanium hip implants and the manufacturing of turbine blades in titanium aluminide. In 2008, he joined FIT AG and played a pivotal role in founding and developing the software company Netfabb, eventually leading to its acquisition by Autodesk. Following his role as a business line manager at Autodesk, Ulf collaborated with Formlabs to explore the realm of desktop 3D printing. Later, he joined Oqton, a software startup that was acquired by 3D Systems in 2021.

Currently Ulf is serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at ADAXIS, a French-Swedish software startup that aims to make robotic additive manufacturing accessible through user-friendly yet advanced software solutions.

Ulf's rich background provides him with a profound understanding of the opportunities in Additive Manufacturing today and anticipates future developments. Alongside his corporate roles, Ulf manages his privately-owned consultancy company, founded in 2000, actively engaged in business development, innovation, sales, and marketing.

Ross Lovegrove

Lovegrove Studio

Ross supports the 3DPC since many years and designed also the 3DPC Trophy.

Ross Lovegrove is a designer and visionary who’s work is considered to be at the very apex of stimulating a profound change in the physicality of our three dimensional world.

Inspired by the logic and beauty of nature his designs possess a trinity between technology, materials science and intelligent organic form, creating what many industrial leaders see as the new aesthetic expression for the 21st Century.

Winner of numerous international awards his work has been extensively published and exhibited internationally including the Museum of Modern Art in New York als well as for example the Pompidou Centre, Paris.

Lovegrove ist born in Wales 1968, Graduated from Manchester Polytechnic with 1st Class BA Hons Industrial Design in 1980. Master of Design of Royal College of Art, London in 1983.

In the early 80’s worked as a designer for Frog Design in Germany on projects such as Walkmans for Sony, Computers for Apple Computers, later moved to Paris as a consultant to Knoll International.
He was invited to join the Atelier de Nimes along with Jean Nouvel and Phillipe Starck, consulting to amongst others Cacharel, Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Dupont.

Returning to London he has completed projects for amongst others Airbus Industries, Kartell, Peugeot, Vitra, Motorola, Tag Heuer, Herman Miller, Renault, Artemide, Japan Airlines and Toyo Ito Architects in Japan.

As host of the CNN “Just Imagine” documentary he is presenting a visione of the world in 2020.

He was the subject of a major exhibition at The Centre Pompidou in 2016 entitled CONVERGENCE tracing the evolution of Design from the analogue to the digital

With his projects he is also a pioneer in the visionary world of 3D printed design.

Dr. Cora Lüders-Theuerkauf

Innovation Manager at B. Braun Group Vascular Systems Berlin

Since 2024 Cora Lüders-Theuerkauf is Innovation Manager at B. Braun Group.

2019-2024, Dr. Cora Lüders-Theuerkauf has been responsible as network manager for the new department Medical goes Additive within the network Mobility goes Additive e.V. The aim of the network is to help 3D printing technologies in medicine and medical technology to break through internationally. As a recognized expert for additive manufacturing in medicine, she is a sought-after speaker on this topic.

After studying biology in Göttingen, Boston and Hanover, graduating as a biologist and completing a dissertation in biochemistry at the University of Hanover, Cora worked for 17 years in clinical research at the German Heart Center Berlin (DHZB). There she established the Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and led it to her retirement. This research area included the development of human, vital heart valves using additive manufacturing. During her many years at the DHZB, Cora was responsible for the overall financing of the laboratory and dealt intensively not only with biological but also with many interdisciplinary engineering issues.

The Hanover-born Berliner of choice has been living with her family in the centre of Berlin for almost 20 years now.

Alana Mongkhounsavath

Strategic Development Manager with Autodesk Research // Special Mention by Autodesk, Autodesk Technology centers

Alana Mongkhounsavath is a Strategic Development Manager for Autodesk Research. She engages with companies to shape projects and research activities within the Autodesk Technology Centers Outsight Network. Motivated by impact and the opportunity to create a more sustainable world, Alana advises on manufacturing and engineering projects. A passionate advocate for innovation, she enjoys collaborating with companies that engage not just in their projects, but their surrounding communities so that their innovations drive lasting, positive change. Alana started her career as a mechanical engineer where she actively led and designed for real-time solutions in manufacturing and future product programs. She finds pleasure in problem-solving for design to make solutions. When not championing innovation, she hikes to find inspiration from nature or volunteers to teach STEAM to engage the next generation of innovators.

Sherri Monroe

Executive Director, Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association AMGTA

Sherri Monroe is the Executive Director of the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), a global nonprofit trade group founded to understand and promote the environmental benefits of additive manufacturing throughout the manufacturing ecosystem and through the entire life-cycle. Ms. Monroe brings leadership experience from both the for-profit and non-profit sectors driving innovation development and innovative re-imagining in some very established organizations as well as start-ups.

Founded in 2019, the AMGTA is the only global organization focused on understanding and promoting the environmental benefits of additive manufacturing throughout the manufacturing value chain. The AMGTA is bringing together organizations throughout the manufacturing ecosystem to identify best-uses, better practices, share findings, and address challenges. The AMGTA's focus is on promoting the manufacture of better, more innovative, and financially and environmentally advantageous parts, systems, and methods using additive practices.

Kristin Mulherin

Founder & President, AM-Cubed // President, Women in 3D Printing

Kristin is the founder and President of AM-Cubed, a commercial strategy and market development consultancy focused on supporting the commercial arm of those within, or looking to enter, the additive manufacturing and 3D printing space. Kristin is also President of Women in 3D Printing, a non-profit with over 30,000 men, women and non-binary participants and nearly 100 local chapters within 36 countries.
Early in her career, Kristin received her M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from UCLA and joined Northrop Grumman as a M&P Engineer. She moved into the commercial side of technology upon receiving her MBA from the University of Southern California (USC) and led the commercial arm of a high-growth advanced materials startup before joining the 3D printing industry.
With experience across the entire additive manufacturing ecosystem, Kristin brings a uniquely high-level strategic view of the industry. Her time in 3D printing has included commercial leadership roles within HP, Nexa3D, LPW Technology (now Carpenter Additive), and Thermo Fisher Scientific. She now enjoys working with a myriad of clients on initiatives that capitalize on her engineering background, nearly 20 years of commercial leadership experience, and extensive network in the 3D printing space.

Naomi Nathan

Network Manager Medical goes Additive e.V / Mobility goes Additive e.V.

Naomi is a trained medical doctor and a health systems and policy specialist. In her role as Medical Network Manager at Mobility goes Additive e.v. (MGA), she promotes collaboration in medical additive manufacturing, focusing on a user-driven approach. Prior to joining MGA Medical, she worked on the governance, reform and collaboration of healthcare systems at the WHO Regional Office for Europe. She is interested in understanding and providing innovative solutions to global health system problems. She has also held various roles in organizations in Europe.

Joris Peels

Vice President Consulting at SmarTech Analysis and Executive Editor at 3DPrint.com

Joris Peels is the Vice President Consulting at SmarTech Analysis, the leading market forecasting and intelligence firm in 3D printing. Joris is also Executive Editor at 3DPrint.com. He has spent over 12 years in the 3D printing industry advising startups and multinationals alike in strategy, business development, and marketing.

Sonja Rasch

Sales Director and BD serial production/aerospace at Materialise GmbH

Sonja studied mechanical engineering with a focus on plastics and AM technologies. In the course of the last 20 years she gathered business and technical AM expertise by working in different positions - from 3DP machine manufacturer to service bureau to automotive tier 1 supplier.

In 2014 Sonja joined Materialise and uses her knowledge to provide customers with solutions in prototyping and serial applications. Aerospace, consumer goods, medical applications and production tooling are her main fields of expertise. She combines smart ideas with Materialise 3DP software enabling full digital-supply-chain projects and mass-customization-scan-to-print-solutions.

Paul Schmidt

Senior Research Analyst
10xDNA

As a Senior Research Analyst at 10xDNA Capital Partners, Paul analyses and evaluates technology companies and sectors with a focus on 3D printing, robotics and industrial AI.
As part of his studies, Paul conducted research on ingestible robotics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard Medical School and previously worked at Bosch in technology scouting and partnerships. As an industrial engineer (materials engineering), he is familiar with new technologies based on technical innovations.

Dr.-Ing. Sascha Schwarz

Managing Director
TUM Venture Lab Additive Manufacturing

Sascha Schwarz is leading the TUM Venture Lab Additive Manufacturing (TUM VL AM), a joint initiative by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the UnternehmerTUM, fostering the translation of excellent research into scalable and sustainable business ideas.
His mission is to create the future Additive Manufacturing (AM) experts and entrepreneurs by advising start-ups in the area of AM, enabling talents to access AM infrastructure and scouting for new AM innovation opportunities serving as a domain-specific expert for students, entrepreneurs, scientists and industry.

Previously, Sascha worked as a senior scientist at the Chair of Robotics and Systems Intelligence of Prof. Sami Haddadin (TUM) in the areas of biorobotics and intelligent lab automation. Before that, Sascha pursued his Ph.D. research in the area of bioprinting and material characterization developing new methods for generating living organs from an engineer's perspective and through 3D printing.

While studying bioengineering (bachelor) and mechatronics (master), Sascha founded a start-up and a fablab (c.lab - a place for creativity) to inspire and onboard students on future key technologies such as IoT and 3D printing. At the end of the day, Sascha is driven to bring biology and technology one step closer by harnessing nature's excellence and printing a better future :)

Dr. Dirk Simon

Interim Manager, Special Projects - FKM Sintertechnik GmbH

Dr. Dirk Simon is Interim Manager at FKM - Additive Manufacturing. The company is the market leader in industrial 3D printing for functional prototypes, spare parts and series using powder bed-based laser sintering and melting (Laser Powder Bed Fusion, LPBF). Customers include well-known companies from the automotive industry, aerospace and mechanical engineering.

Dirk Simon received his PhD in polymer chemistry in Freiburg in 1995. He gained 17 years of professional experience in classic manufacturing (extrusion, injection molding) and switched to additive manufacturing in 2012. Until 2018, he was responsible for establishing BASF's global business unit "3D Printing Solutions". He then founded Farsoon Europe GmbH in Stuttgart and was responsible for the European business with machines for laser sintering of plastic and metal powders, as well as technical service. Based on his experience from classic manufacturing, he promoted the development of additive manufacturing applications with open material selection and parameter optimization.

Peter Storey

Principal Research Engineer, Autodesk Research 's Industry Futures team

Peter Storey is a Principal Research Engineer for Autodesk Research's Industry Futures team. He is a Chartered Engineer and holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. In his role, Peter focuses on delivering collaborative projects, working with customers and partners to apply technologies such as industrial robotics, generative design, and additive manufacturing on a construction scale. Peter joined Autodesk in 2015 as a graduate and worked in the Birmingham Technology Centre, utilising tools such as PowerMill and Fusion 360 for unique manufacturing projects with robot arms. In 2019, he transitioned to Autodesk Research and is now based in the Netherlands, where he applies his hands-on background to Applied Research projects in Industrialized Construction.

// Special Mention by Autodesk, Autodesk Technology centers

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Joachim Stumpp

Director raumPROBE

Joachim Stumpp is architect and director of the raumPROBE Stuttgart. raumPROBE is the agency for consulting and research in the field of materials for architecture and design.
Therefore his interests regarding technology and design are always focused on material innovations.

Andreas Velten

IFA3D Medical Solutions GmbH

Specialized in individual respiratory breathingmasks, medical demo-models, individual bone- and titanium- implants, special medical solutions, special orthopedic devices and prototyping in additive manufacturing.

Christoph Völcker

"Innovation Lab - AM" at Würth Elektronik eiSos
GmbH & Co. KG

For more than 20 years Christoph Völcker has been working as a creative mastermind and consultant in the field of additive manufacturing processes. With his studies of interior design, product and furniture design he founded his own office for design and developed products for serial production. For lifestyle products directly out of the 3D printer he was responsible for various brands and established them on the market. In 2015, he launched the "3D Pioneers Challenge", which has become the most important 3D printing competition internationally. Christoph Völcker has been contributing his interdisciplinary creative view of innovations to the industry since 2018 and leads the "Innovation Lab - 3D Printing" at Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG as well as the Würth-Group "Würth Innovation Lab - Advanced Manufacturing".