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Strategic Perspectives on Additive Manufacturing: Resilience, Supply Chain Security, and Economic Opportunities in Germany and Beyond

19 Nov 2025

Additive Manufacturing is gaining strategic importance worldwide, offering solutions for resilient supply chains and new economic opportunities. This discussion positions AM in an international context, exploring its role in strengthening decentralized production and competitiveness in Europe, Germany, and the US. Experts will address how AM can mitigate crises, unlock growth for SMEs, and what political and infrastructural frameworks are needed to scale adoption. Join us for insights shaping industry, policy, and research.

Speakers:
Rainer Lotz, President EMEA at Renishaw and Chairman Exhibitor Advisory Board Formnext, Renishaw
Dr. Wilderich Heising, Partner & Director, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Alexander Jakschik, CEO, ULT AG
Douglas Woods, President, AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology