➀ Australia's Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) secures 58 million AUD in government funding to advance additive manufacturing (AM) R&D, with a total budget of 271 million AUD, aiming to position AM as a key future technology for Australian industry;

➁ The Fraunhofer IAPT, as the sole Fraunhofer institute in the AMCRC, will contribute expertise across the entire AM value chain, collaborating with Australian universities, government bodies, and industry partners to drive sustainable and globally competitive manufacturing;

➂ The initiative focuses on certifying AM applications in aerospace, defense, renewable energy, and healthcare, while reducing carbon emissions, supply chain costs, and enhancing industrial productivity through advanced 3D printing technologies.

➀ The IAMHH e.V. has appointed Dr. Maximilian Heres as CEO to advance the industrial adoption of additive manufacturing and drive innovation across key sectors.

➁ Dr. Heres has extensive experience in advanced manufacturing processes and has led projects in 3D printing and robotics.

➂ As CEO, Dr. Heres aims to establish additive manufacturing as a key technology for the future of production.

➀ The IAMHH e.V. Association has appointed Dr. Maximilian Heres as its new Managing Director to promote the development of new technologies in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and the industrial application of additive manufacturing.

➁ Dr. Heres has over seven years of experience in the development, optimization, and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes, focusing on integrating futuristic manufacturing technologies like 3D printing.

➂ As the new Managing Director, Dr. Heres will represent IAMHH e.V. in local and national scientific and industrial organizations, fostering collaboration and innovation.

➀ Zellerfeld, a leader in personalized shoe additive manufacturing, is expanding its production capacity from 200 to thousands of 3D printers.

➁ The Fraunhofer IAPT is providing expert consultation and support to plan the new infrastructure.

➂ The collaboration aims to optimize production processes and ensure compliance with legal and safety standards.

➀ The IAMHH e.V. association is hosting its first AM conference in Hamburg in May 2025, aiming to provide insights into the technology and its industrial applications.

➁ The conference program includes talks by renowned speakers from research and industry, focusing on AM in polymers, materials, processes, and applications.

➂ The AM Pitch Night will provide a platform for startups and innovators to present their projects and seek investments.

➀ Darla Pearce is a degree apprentice at Leonardo and a student at the University of Hertfordshire;

➁ She was nominated for her rapid absorption of antenna technology concepts and leadership in STEM outreach;

➂ Darla's work led to the development of several test pieces based on her designs, and she has returned to complete her final year placement and project.

➀ The Additive Academy of Fraunhofer IAPT is offering a two-day compact course on March 25-26, 2025, providing a quick introduction to the basics of Additive Manufacturing (AM) and advanced skills for designing complex components.

➁ The course is aimed at researchers, product designers, manufacturers, business developers, and other management levels.

➂ The training covers current trends, applications, standards, cost models, and focuses on design for additive production, including lightweight construction, functional integration, productivity improvements, and waste reduction.