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ADDITIVE PRODUCTION symposium in the textile industry

On September 26, 2024, Stratasys GmbH welcomes the seventh symposium ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING in the textile industry. The symposium offers a unique platform for exchanging information on the latest developments and applications of additive manufacturing in the textile industry.

Automotive meets design meets textiles

The event will feature exciting presentations from various sectors. Participants can look forward to a variety of perspectives from research and industry that will shed light on this innovative manufacturing method. 

Here is a brief insight into three of the numerous presentations:

+ Innovation in bridal fashion: Lina Nolde from CREATE Education GmbH will present how 3D printing is revolutionizing bridal fashion.

+ Automotive applications: Andreas Gottinger from Creative Wave GmbH shows how additive manufacturing is being used in the automotive industry.

+ Printed fiber optic application on textiles: Britta Morel from Yanfeng Automotive Interieur presents innovative applications of fiber optics on textiles.

The event details at a glance:

Date: September 26, 2024, 09:00 - 15:30

Location: Stratasys GmbH, EMEA Regional Office, Airport Boulevard B 120, 77836 Rheinmünster, Germany

Participation fee: 230.00 euros plus VAT (including networking dinner)

Optional: Networking dinner on the evening before, 25.9.2024, from 6:00 pm

The detailed program is available online and registration for the event is now open. Further information and the registration form can be found on our website.

https://www.titv-greiz.de/de/akademie/workshops/symposium-add-fert.

The event is a cooperation between Stratasys GmbH, Karl Mayer STOLL R&D GmbH, STFI and TITV e. V.



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