10–12 Nov 2026
Arcotel Wimberger
Europe/Vienna timezone

From Innovation to Capability – Additive Manufacturing as a Strategic Asset for Europe

12 Nov 2026, 09:00
30m
Room 1

Room 1

Plenary Talk Tools, Space and Aircraft, Automotive, Medical, Defense and others MAM in the Defense Sector - Highlight Session

Speaker

Sascha Hartig (AMDefNet - Additive Manufacturing Defence Network)

Description

Europe has a strong research and industrial base in additive manufacturing, but it is scaling up much more slowly than its global competitors. The main challenge is not a lack of innovation, but a lack of implementation. From the perspective of AMDefNet, this keynote argues that Europe must move from demonstration projects to real industrial capability. This can be achieved through structured qualification processes for existing systems, a strategically supported right to repair, and resilient, local supply chains. The keynote calls for a European strategy for additive manufacturing that covers all areas of application, from defense to civilian industry, and helps create a true single market through harmonized standards and active public procurement.

Speaker Country Germany
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Author

Sascha Hartig (AMDefNet - Additive Manufacturing Defence Network)

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