3D-Action's seminars on additive manufacturing

During this seminar in Trollhättan, manufacturing companies shared how they use plastic 3D printing – from idea to production. The day featured real-life cases where technology improved efficiency in product development and enabled greater flexibility. Researchers from University West also gave a presentation on how metal 3D printing supports sustainable, local, and robust manufacturing.

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This event was a workshop where small and medium-sized enterprises had the opportunity to be inspired by how Volvo Cars Torslanda uses additive manufacturing to create value in production.

This seminar demonstrated how large metal parts in heavy vehicles can be repaired using 3D printing and how VCE and SSAB view these opportunities. The seminar also provided a look at how really small and detailed components can be manufactured using the MBJ (Metal Binder Jetting) printing method, and how 3D printing radically increases design freedom.

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The seminar provided an overview of the possibilities of metal 3D printing. Participants were introduced to practical tools and approaches for getting started – covering materials, technology choices, and design – as well as concrete examples from companies like Volvo AB. In the afternoon, there was a tour of the Additive Manufacturing Center at Chalmers, and a visit to the new open research infrastructure, AM@Chalmers.

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On September 25, a training day was held to provide a comprehensive introduction to 3D printing in metal and plastic. The session aimed to build a strong foundation for further for further immersion and specialisation. Participants explored various 3D printing methods through a mix of theory and hands-on practice. They had the chance to observe the process up close at our metal and plastic printers and gain valuable insights into the importance of design drawings and the key considerations for placing high-quality print orders.

On September 4, a training day was held to provide a comprehensive introduction to 3D printing in metal and plastic. The session aimed to build a strong foundation for further for further immersion and specialisation. Participants explored various 3D printing methods through a mix of theory and hands-on practice. They had the chance to observe the process up close at our metal and plastic printers and gain valuable insights into the importance of design drawings and the key considerations for placing high-quality print orders.

This event was a workshop where small and medium-sized enterprises had the opportunity to be inspired by how Volvo Cars Torslanda uses additive manufacturing to create value in production.

In this breakfast seminar, we shared inspiring examples of how construction and interior design companies have successfully integrated 3D printing into their work.

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On May 15, a training day was held to provide a comprehensive introduction to 3D printing in metal and plastic. The session aimed to build a strong foundation for further for further immersion and specialisation. Participants explored various 3D printing methods through a mix of theory and hands-on practice. They had the chance to observe the process up close at our metal and plastic printers and gain valuable insights into the importance of design drawings and the key considerations for placing high-quality print orders.

At Assar Industrial Innovation Arena in Skövde, we explored how 3D printing, generative design and 3D scanning can streamline everything from product development and production to assembly and everyday challenges.

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On April 10, a training day was held to provide a comprehensive introduction to 3D printing in metal and plastic. The session aimed to build a strong foundation for further for further immersion and specialisation. Participants explored various 3D printing methods through a mix of theory and hands-on practice. They had the chance to observe the process up close at our metal and plastic printers and gain valuable insights into the importance of design drawings and the key considerations for placing high-quality print orders.

This workshop demonstrated how Volvo Cars Torslanda leverages additive manufacturing to add value in production.

On March 13, a training day was held to provide a comprehensive introduction to 3D printing in metal and plastic. The session aimed to build a strong foundation for further for further immersion and specialisation. Participants explored various 3D printing methods through a mix of theory and hands-on practice. They had the chance to observe the process up close at our metal and plastic printers and gain valuable insights into the importance of design drawings and the key considerations for placing high-quality print orders.

This seminar explored material choices for 3D printing and how recycled or other unexpected materials can be used to enhance resource efficiency and protect our environment. The speakers were Johan Brekke from Circlab, and Jan Johansson from RISE.

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This seminar focused on how additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, can drive new business models and enhance competitiveness. Robert Thuresson from CEJN shared insights on how they have shortened lead times and boosted productivity using additive manufacturing. The event also featured talks from Peter Fors from JENSEN, Patrik Eriksson from Parker Hannifin, and Markus Eriksson from RISE.

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This seminar delved into various additive printing technologies, each with its own strengths and limitations. For each technology, both design and material selection aspects were highlighted, which are important for engineers and product developers to be aware of.

Jan Johansson, researcher in additive manufacturing at RISE, presented three of the most widely used plastic printing technologies: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Arvid Svanberg, Co-director of the Application Center for Additive Manufacturing at RISE, will introduced three key metal printing technologies: Powder Bed Fusion-Laser Beam (PBF-LB), Metal binder Jetting (MBJ), and Directed Energy Deposition (DED).

You can watch the recording here (in Swedish).

This workshop demonstrated how Volvo Cars Torslanda leverages additive manufacturing to add value in production.

This seminar explored how additive manufacturing unlocks new opportunities in design and product development, offering an introduction to designing, printing, and ordering printed components. You can watch the recording here (in Swedish).

This seminar explored the use of 3D printing for repairs and maintenance in production. Regional companies presented examples from their operations, while experts from RISE shared their experiences. The day included a tour of the Production for Future demo factory. Parts of the seminar were recorded. You can watch the recording here (in Swedish).

This day at ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena provided the opportunity to attend inspiring lectures, participate in workshops, and meet experts in 3D printing and additive manufacturing. 

This workshop demonstrated how Volvo Cars Torslanda leverages additive manufacturing to add value in production.

Additive manufacturing of single components is already mastered by many, but how do you go about scaling up production? 

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How does 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, contribute to industrial sustainability? That was the big question at 3D-Action’s fourth seminar, which took place in Borås on April 25.

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Additive manufacturing opens up entirely new possibilities for design and product development. However, for optimal results, the design must be adapted to the manufacturing method. That was the theme of 3D-Action’s third seminar offering insights into successful additive manufacturing. 

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At this event, the focus was on how additive manufacturing can give your company competitive advantages and contribute to increased profitability. University lecturer Henrik Barth talked about "business models for additive manufacturing". Robert Turesson at CEJN talked about shorter lead times and more efficient production, and Lars-Ola Normark at GKN Aerospace Engine Systems talked about new business opportunities with additive manufacturing. The day ended with a workshop. The venue of the day was the ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena in Skövde.

At the first seminar, the aim was to provide better knowledge and understanding of the different additive manufacturing techniques for both metallic and polymeric materials. Lars Nyborg from Chalmers talked about the advantages and possibilities of Powder Bed Fusion, Anders Snis, GE Arcam EBM, talked about the advantages and possibilities of Electron Beam Melting, EBM. Jan Johansson from RISE talked about large-scale material extrusion (FDM). The venue of the day was RISE in Mölndal, and the participants also got a tour of the Application Center for Additive Manufacturing.