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From Idea to Impact – How STIWA Uses Additive Manufacturing to Reinvent Production Tools

18 Nov 2025

Additive Manufacturing at STIWA: From Idea to Impact – How STIWA Uses Additive Manufacturing to Reinvent Production Tools. For STIWA, a global leader in automation and production systems, additive manufacturing has become a cornerstone of innovation on the shopfloor. What once began as a tool for rapid prototyping now delivers measurable improvements in cycle times, weight reduction, and tool durability across STIWA’s automation portfolio.

In this joint session, Stefan Emeder (STIWA Group) and Dominik Sippel (EOS) showcase how STIWA seamlessly integrates polymer and metal 3D printing into daily production — from workpiece carriers and grippers to components for linear axes and vibratory feeders. Through tangible case studies, they demonstrate how Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), simulation, and smart material choices lead to lighter, smarter, and more resilient tooling solutions.

Attendees will gain exclusive insights into STIWA’s decision-making process for choosing between polymer and metal AM, its validation workflows for production-ready parts, and the company’s approach to scaling “Additive as a Service.”

This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at STIWA’s AM journey — where engineering excellence meets EOS technology — providing practical takeaways and inspiration for manufacturers aiming to boost flexibility and performance on the factory floor.

Speakers:
Stefan Emeder, Business Development Machining & Additive Manufacturing, STIWA Advanced Products GmbH
Dominik Sippel, Additive Manufacturing Consultant, EOS GmbH