Speakers:
Stefanie Brickwede, Managing Director, MGA / Deutsche Bahn AG
Josef Průša, CEO / Founder, Prusa Research
Prof. Dr. Christian Seidel, Strategic Implementation Consultant, Wohlers Associates
Jan Luca Waibel, Technical Productdesigner, Zech und Waibel Modellbau GbR / 3DPrintNovesia
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Panel: Industrialization of AM. Democratizing AM - Risks and opportunities
19 Nov 2025
Additive Manufacturing is rapidly evolving from a niche technology to a widely accessible tool across industries and communities. As hardware becomes more affordable and open-source platforms flourish, AM is increasingly democratized – empowering startups, makers and global enterprises alike. But with opportunity comes risk: quality assurance, IP protection and regulatory challenges are intensifying. This panel brings together leading voices from industry, standards, and innovation to explore how democratization is shaping the future of AM, what hurdles remain and how collaboration can unlock its full potential responsibly.