3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing28th April 2015 | Maple House etc. venues, Birmingham3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing equipment is becoming increasingly more affordable, entering a number of

different industries and as a result driving UK manufacturing into the future. This year’s 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Conference will focus on the reasons why you should be investing in advanced technology, the potential risk factors and

how they can be avoided, and the equipment that’s suited to you. If you’re looking for the opportunity to create tailor made

products suited to your customer’s needs, this conference is for you.

Q1) Is it possible to converge traditional manufacturing with 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Technology?

As keynote speaker Steve Nevey and Lucid Innovation’s Alistair Williamson will say, the

most effective way of implementing this technology is by combining it with already

existing manufacturing processes. It’s often easy to forget the importance of conventional

manufacturing, but by ensuring 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing is part of the entire

manufacturing process, from start to finish, exceedingly innovative products can be created.

Q2) I’m an SME – How can I afford to implement advanced technology like this in my business?

3D Printers don’t have to be expensive, and the cost of your investment depends on

what you’ll be using the technology for. 3D Printing can save costs in the long run, so

it’s important to find out whether the initial costs outweigh the benefits you’ll gain.

Q3) I’m already using Additive Manufacturing, and have been for a while – what can this event offer that I don’t already know?

If you’ve been using Additive Manufacturing for a while, you probably know the ins and

outs of the industry and how it can benefit your business. However, the possibilities with this

advanced technology are endless, and it’s great to network with companies who might be

using this technology in different ways to you. If you feel like you can contribute to the event,

please feel free to contact our production team, at eventproduction@hennikgroup.com!

Q4) How can I be sure that 3D Printing technology can be used in my industry?

3D Printing covers a whole host of processes and techniques. The materials available

for 3D Printing have come a long way in the last three decades, with an abundance

of new materials available in different forms. Specific materials can be developed for

specific applications, with rapid prototyping taking a backseat and working parts being

printed daily. Regardless of your industry, 3D Printing probably has a solution for you.

Q5) I understand the benefits of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, but I’m not sure about which equipment would be best for my company. How will this event help?

As well as hearing from manufacturers from a number of different industries

about the equipment they’re using and what works for them, we have a

number of technology providers who will be showcasing what they offer, so

you can learn about what you need and how it would work for you.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

Steve Nevey, Director of Business Development and Partnerships, F1 in Schools

Edward Draper, Innovation Manager, JRI Orthopaedics

Alistair Williamson, Managing Director, Lucid Innovation

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3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing28th April 2015 | Maple House etc. venues, Birmingham

THINK IT. MAKE IT. USE IT.

Agenda

09:00 – 09:30 Coffee and registration

09:30 – 09:45 Chairman’s opening remarks

David Wimpenny, Chief Technologist – Component Technology, The MTC

09:45 – 10:15 Opening keynote: Avoiding the dangers with upcoming talent

Steve Nevey, Director, F1 in Schools

10:15 – 11:15Convergence, not competition, can drive adoption of 3D printing

Alistair Williamson, Managing Director, Lucid Innovation

11:15 – 11:45 Coffee and networking break

3D PRINTING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

11:45 – 12:15Title TBC John Dunstan, Head of Agile Product Development Centre, BAE Systems

The equipment that’s available for you Speaker TBC, Stratasys

12:15 – 12:45

3D printing leading the way to structured manufacturing growth

Antony Middleton, Senior Product Engineer, Grainger and Worrall

Innovating: Additive manufacturing in Orthopaedics

Edward Draper, Innovation Manager, JRI Orthopaedics

12:45 – 13:45 Networking lunch

13:45 – 14:153D printing at The Royal MintSpeakers TBC, The Royal Mint

90% focused on AM: The Airbus WayJoachim Zettler, Head of Apworks, Airbus

14:15 – 14:45

A very real opportunity: how do you efficiently integrate 3D Printing technology into your business?Dr Stephen Mellor, Project Engineer, HiETA Technologies

Additive manufacturing as a driver for innovation Speaker TBC, Caparo Innovation Centre, University of Wolverhampton

14:45 – 15:15 Roundtable discussion Roundtable discussion

15:15 – 15:45 Coffee and networking break

15:45 – 16:15Biofabrication: 3D Stem Cell Printing

Alan Faulkner-Jones, Heriot Watt University

16:15 – 16:45Leveraging the digital platform for additive manufacturingRobert Harwood, Aerospace and Defence Industry Director, ANSYS Inc

16:45 – 17:00 Chairman’s closing remarks and end of conference

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