Spotlight #1
Fall Event: IAMHH e.V. Zoom In 2026
Info
The IAMHH e.V. Zoom In Summit combines internal collaboration within the IAMHH network with expert insights and cross-industry networking.
In the morning, IAMHH e.V. members will come together to launch the new focus groups on Defense and Certification Standards & Quality Management. Participants will jointly define the groups’ objectives, key topics, and initial activities. The session will also provide an opportunity to identify additional topics for future focus groups.
Following a joint lunch, the second part of the event will feature expert presentations on the role of additive manufacturing in the defense sector. The program will focus on industrial applications, requirements, and concrete opportunities for companies and research institutions. A networking dinner will conclude the event, providing space for more in-depth discussions and new connections.
Agenda
Time Program (Attendance)
08:30 am Welcome and registration (IAMHH e.V.-members)
09:00 am IAMHH e.V. focus groups (IAMHH e.V.-members)
12:00 pm Lunch (included in respective ticket)
01:00 pm Admission for external guests (all afternoon participants)
01:30 pm Zoom In: Additive Manufacturing for Defense (members and external guests)
05:30 pm End of presentation program
06:00 pm Networking Dinner (with corresponding booking option)
Program
Morning: IAMHH e.V. Member Focus Groups
Exclusively for IAMHH e.V. members
Kick-off of the Defense Focus Group
Kick-off of the Certification Standards & Quality Management Focus Group
Alignment on relevant topics and shared objectives
Development of initial activities and next steps
Discussion of potential additional IAMHH e.V. focus groups
Joint lunch
Afternoon: Zoom In – Additive Manufacturing for Defense
Open to IAMHH e.V. members, invited guests, and external industry professionals
Expert presentations from industry, research, and application
Requirements for additive manufacturing in the defense sector
Resilient supply chains and decentralized production
Spare-parts supply and obsolescence management
Quality, standardization, and qualification
Industrial applications and opportunities for collaboration
Exchange with experts from the IAMHH e.V. network
Evening: Networking Dinner
Open to IAMHH e.V. members, invited guests, and external industry professionals
The presentation program will be followed by a networking dinner. The informal setting will provide an opportunity to explore the day’s topics in greater depth, make new connections, and discuss potential collaborations.
Spotlight #2
EUDEX - Europe Defense Expo 2026
New requirements, new applications, new opportunities:
EUDEX 2026 brings together the defence industry and innovative manufacturing technologies.
From 22–25 September 2026, the EURO DEFENCE EXPO (EUDEX) will make its debut at Messe Essen as an international trade fair for the defence industry. With more than 300 exhibitors, EUDEX brings together companies, research institutions, armed forces and procurement organisations from across Europe and provides insights into developments along the entire defence value chain.
For the additive manufacturing community, the growing demand for European defence capabilities also raises new questions around industrial production. Defence applications require components that are lightweight, robust and functionally integrated, while supply chain resilience, technological sovereignty and flexible production are becoming increasingly important. Additive Manufacturing can offer valuable solutions where complex geometries, small batch sizes, rapid adaptations or flexible spare part supply are required.
Beyond manufacturing, EUDEX focuses on areas such as Unmanned Systems & Robotics, Modern Industrial Manufacturing and Research & Development – fields that are creating new requirements for materials, components and production processes.
For AM companies, technology providers and users, EUDEX offers an opportunity to explore new industrial applications, connect with potential partners and gain first-hand insights into the requirements of the defence sector.
Additive Manufacturing meets Defense
Meet the IAMHH Group Booth
Discover innovative solutions in additive manufacturing from:
AMPOWER · Fraunhofer IAPT · IFAM · IMPRINTEC · LIQTRA · PRO MATERIA
Visit us at Hall 4 · Booth 4B28 and connect with our members and partners.
22 - 25 September 2026
Messe Essen, Germany
Access to the right expertise and industry network accelerates the adoption of additive manufacturing. That's why IAMHH e.V. brings together industry, research and academia through networking events, digital meetups and expert sessions.
Members connect with leading AM experts, exchange practical knowledge, explore emerging technologies and build valuable partnerships across the entire AM value chain.
The result: stronger collaboration, actionable insights and faster industrial AM adoption.
Events & Highlights
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From expert presentations and company tours to startup pitch nights and interactive networking, our in-person events create opportunities to exchange knowledge, discover new technologies and build lasting partnerships across the AM ecosystem.
Coming up on October 6: the IAMHH e.V. Zoom In Summit!
The IAMHH e.V. Zoom In Summit combines internal collaboration within the IAMHH network with expert insights and cross-industry networking.In the morning, IAMHH e.V. members will come together to launch the new focus groups on Defense and Certification Standards & Quality Management. Participants will jointly define the groups’ objectives, key topics, and initial activities. The session will also provide an opportunity to identify additional topics for future focus groups.
Following a joint lunch, the second part of the event will feature expert presentations on the role of additive manufacturing in the defense sector. The program will focus on industrial applications, requirements, and concrete opportunities for companies and research institutions. A networking dinner will conclude the event, providing space for more in-depth discussions and new connections.
Morning: IAMHH e.V. Member Focus GroupsExclusively for IAMHH e.V. members
Kick-off of the Defense Focus Group
Kick-off of the Certification Standards & Quality Management Focus Group
Alignment on relevant topics and shared objectives
Development of initial activities and next steps
Discussion of potential additional IAMHH e.V. focus groups
Joint lunch
Afternoon: Zoom In – Additive Manufacturing for Defense
Open to IAMHH e.V. members, invited guests, and external industry professionals
Expert presentations from industry, research, and application
Requirements for additive manufacturing in the defense sector
Resilient supply chains and decentralized production
Spare-parts supply and obsolescence management
Quality, standardization, and qualification
Industrial applications and opportunities for collaboration
Exchange with experts from the IAMHH e.V. network
Evening: Networking Dinner
Open to IAMHH e.V. members, invited guests, and external industry professionals
The presentation program will be followed by a networking dinner. The informal setting will provide an opportunity to explore the day’s topics in greater depth, make new connections, and discuss potential collaborations.
TimeProgram (Attendance)
08:30 am Welcome and registration (IAMHH e.V.-members)
09:00 am IAMHH e.V. focus groups (IAMHH e.V.-members)
12:00 pm Lunch (included in respective ticket)
01:00 pm Admission for external guests (all afternoon participants)
01:30 pm Zoom In: Additive Manufacturing for Defense (members and external guests)
05:30 pm End of presentation program
06:00 pm Networking Dinner (with corresponding booking option)
The detailed presentation program and participating speakers will be announced shortly. The program is subject to change.
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Regular virtual check-ins featuring industry updates, expert insights, collaborative working sessions and peer exchange for members.
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Expert-led talks exploring the latest developments in AM materials, processes, software and industrial innovation.
Last Webinars
Metal Powder Upcycling and Engineering: Unlocking New Capabilities in LPBF & Cold Spray
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Additive Manufacturing – Just Another Way to Produce Parts
→ by Robert Teuber, Co-Founder & Managing Director of ProMateria
Kunststoffbauteile in großen Stückzahlen wirtschaftlich drucken
→ by Dr. Marcus Rechberger, Global Business Development 3D Printing Materials at Lehmann&Voss&Co.KG
What attendees said about the AM Summit 2026
“Ich fand das hier klasse! Die Kombination von Leuten aus angewandter Forschung und Industrie, das Networking (…), die Gespräche. Besonders schön: Die Workshops mit der strategischen Ausrichtung von AM. ”
- Simone Baer-Lang, Business Development IMTE Lübeck
“The absolute highlight for me (…) is the emphasis on the workshop-based agenda, where you have an unique mix of practical insights combined with industrial and economic experts. (…) we discussed about real-world issues like scalability, qualification, and also several bottlenecks, involving changing company mindsets.”
- Balaji Visvanath Bheeman, Research and Technology Manager at Airbus
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