The inaugural Additive Manufacturing Conclave Center East Convention and Exhibition opened on 13 September on the Abu Dhabi Nationwide Exhibition Middle (ADNEC), drawing massive trade names from the area’s end-user trade.

The occasion noticed the attendance of established international expertise leaders comparable to EOS, Stratasys, SLM Options, 3D Programs, Indo MIM, Markforged, and Immensa in addition to quickly rising firms comparable to CEAD, ADDiTEC, NAMI, LVLTech, Matrix Nano, Continuum, Primaeam and Caracol, all eager to develop their services into the area. The occasion additionally noticed two native powerhouses – Al Seer Marine and Know-how Innovation Institute be part of as Founding Companions. In addition to the established and new worldwide manufacturers, the occasion attracted native stakeholders together with representatives from authorities entities, protection, oil & fuel majors within the area, analysis institutes, service bureaus and the primary UAE-based 3D printer producer.

Nationwide Additive Manufacturing & Innovation Firm “NAMI” represented the Additive Manufacturing ecosystem from Saudi Arabia on the occasion, highlighting the trouble of AM Conclave to deliver regional stakeholders collectively within the Center East.

All in all, the 2-day occasion served as a platform for sharing concepts, discussing alternatives, and networking for these serious about increasing their presence within the area, and in some instances, increasing outwards. The Additive Manufacturing Conclave Center East Convention featured keynote talks, panel discussions and professional talks and an exhibition, the place native and worldwide entities showcased their experience and capabilities.

Additive Manufacturing Conclave Center East Convention talks

The convention started on thirteenth September, and featured keynote audio system from the Know-how Innovation Institute, Al Seer Marine, EOS, Khalifa College and ADNOC Group. The professional talks included insightful periods by DNV, Etihad Engineering, NAMI, 3D Programs, Additec and SLM Options to call just a few. The total AM Conclave 2023 agenda is accessible right here.

First on stage was Dr Nesma Aboulkhair, Director of Additive Manufacturing, Know-how Innovation Institute (TII). Throughout the speak, Dr Aboulkhair supplied a sneak peek of a brand new regionally developed alloy for additive manufacturing, named AMALLOY. The proprietary AMALLOY materials is the primary metallic developed for additive manufacturing within the Center East, and is an aluminum-based alloy providing superior warmth resistance, high-strength, and low price. The patent was filed the identical day because the convention, so we have been privileged to be the primary to listen to of it, within the public area. We’ll publish an article on this new alloy very shortly.

“The AM conclave was begin to deliver the lively gamers within the AM subject collectively below one roof from a convention and exhibition viewpoints, and I’m trying ahead to capitalizing on the networking that occurred through the occasion to push ahead the additive manufacturing ecosystem inside the UAE, and past,” says Aboulkhair.

“It was a wonderful alternative to showcase the state-of-the-art work occurring at TII, and supported by the ATRC. What we have now seen on the AM Conclave ties in very properly with the UAE’s imaginative and prescient of transition to a knowledge-based financial system and the ‘Make it within the Emirates’ initiative. We’re proud to be a part of this inspiring reshaping, and we stay up for the following version of this occasion.” TII is a part of the Abu Dhabi Authorities’s Superior Know-how Analysis Council, which oversees expertise analysis within the emirate.

Steel printer specialists EOS gave a keynote speech through Markus Glasser (Senior Vice President EMEA, EOS), which centered on how additive manufacturing may also help to design merchandise sustainably. Glasser emphasised how sustainability in 3D printing might be finest achieved by accountable design, accountable worth chains, and use of accountable supplies.

For example of accountable design, he highlighted how a latch shaft from the Airbus A380 was diminished from 10 elements to 1 single half, leading to a 25% discount in price, and a forty five% discount in weight which saved on gas, and by extension, a discount in 3,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions, per aircraft, each year.

The ultimate section on accountable supplies centered on how EOS sources their metallic and polymer powders, and the way they try to reuse the supplies in essentially the most sustainable approach.

AM is getting greater within the Center East

Al Seer Marine (Abu Dhabi) are identified for being residence to the world’s largest robotic 3D printer system for polymers, and in addition for printing the world’s first autonomous floor water vessel.

Al Seer Marine’s Head of Innovation & Functionality Growth, Stefan Garbereder, shared details about the capabilities of the corporate’s facility, in addition to insights on new tasks. These embrace the “Sukoon”, an eco-water taxi. Al Seer Marine is designing and manufacturing the boat at their facility. A lot of the principal parts of the 12-metre-long vessel, together with the principle hull, will likely be 3D printed. The hull will likely be on show on show on the 2023 Abu Dhabi Worldwide Boat Present in November later this 12 months.

“AM Conclave is the place the place the brightest minds in additive manufacturing come collectively to share their information and concepts,” mentioned Stefan Garbereder, Head of Innovation & Functionality Growth, Al Seer Marine. “It’s a distinctive alternative to study from the specialists and to community with the people who find themselves shaping the way forward for this expertise”.

The concluding Keynote speak was delivered by Prof Rashid Abu Al-rub, Director, Superior Digital & Additive Manufacturing Middle, Khalifa College who delved into the Alternatives and Challenges for Growing the Adoption of Additive Manufacturing within the Center East and the varied tasks that Khalifa College is engaged on.

The Opening session aptly got here to a detailed with an absorbing panel dialogue moderated by Dr Sastry Kandukuri, SME – Additive Manufacturing, DNV and in addition noticed Pedro Carreiras, Senior Specialist, Knowledge Science (AI Integration Downstream), ADNOC Group take part together with the Key Notice Audio system to work on a Roadmap to Scale Additive Manufacturing within the Center East

The newest AM tech

The exhibition section of AM Conclave Center East featured a number of firms and analysis institutes from UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA, Singapore, India and Germany. Right here is a few suggestions from firms who have been in attendance on the exhibition.

Epitum, the primary firm manufacturing industrial-grade 3D printers regionally in Abu Dhabi was additionally a part of the exhibition. The corporate provides a spread of business printers with otherwise sized construct envelopes at very aggressive costs.

“It was an fascinating alternative for us to take part on this discussion board to get acquainted with native firms, tasks, and specialists,” commented CEO Andrei Isupov. “As a neighborhood producer, we’re very excited to be a part of the additive improvement of the area. We see the massive potential of the market and are able to develop it along with our companions and prospects.”

ADDiTEC, a pacesetter in metallic additive manufacturing options and purposes primarily based within the US, was additionally a part of the occasion. The corporate has additionally not too long ago acquired Liquid Steel Know-how from Xerox

Brian Matthews, CEO, of ADDiTEC remarked about this occasion: “The AM Conclave has supplied us with a exceptional platform to share our imaginative and prescient for the way forward for manufacturing. The Center East’s enthusiasm for cutting-edge applied sciences is actually inspiring, and we’re honored to be a part of this transformative journey. Collectively, we’re shaping a future the place precision and innovation redefine what’s potential in additive manufacturing.”

Italian firm Caracol was current at AM Conclave via their native associate Passtech. The corporate focuses on massive format robotic printers for printing polymers, composites and not too long ago metals.

“In only a few months in 2023, Caracol has entered the UAE market with a number of techniques devoted to completely different industries, via partnerships with regionally acknowledged gamers and finish customers,” says Caracol AM’s CCO Riccardo Nicastro. “We goal to advance the maturity of the expertise within the area. To that finish, the AM Conclave has been a centered occasion for discussing the state-of-the-art of AM within the area with the entire principal gamers.”

Continuum, a part of the Molyworks group, is a sustainable metallic recycling firm, with areas throughout america and in Singapore. “Exhibiting at this occasion was a game-changer for Continuum,” mentioned Albert Sutiono, Director and Singapore Common Supervisor for Continuum.“It’s not nearly showcasing our expertise and firm, however extra importantly, connecting with regional thought leaders who share our imaginative and prescient and fervour. Right here’s to fruitful partnerships and limitless prospects!”

AM Conclave Center East will return on 18-19 September 2024 in Abu Dhabi to increase our dedication and energy to construct a reputable Additive Manufacturing ecosystem within the area with help from all of the native stakeholders.