3D DESIGN & ENGINEERING CONFERENCE: THINKING BEYOND PROTOTYPING

3D printing is not ‘just a prototyping technology’ anymore. It is rapidly becoming an established manufacturing technology ruiquiring a different way of thinking. A product designer needs to know all the ins and outs of the product, and is required to learn new skills and approaches to become a real professional in 3D Design & Engineering. Many aspects should be considered: how will it function, what should it be supporting, what is the optimal construction?

3D Printing has gone Mainstream

Meanwhile, the use of 3D printing has gone mainstream. As a result, knowing how to use a 3D printer has become an in-demand job skill. A recent report from data company Wanted Analytics found that in one month 35 percent of engineering job listings from a variety of fields, including biomedical, software, and transportation industries, required applicants familiar with 3D printing and its additive manufacturing processes.”

The 3D Design & Engineering Conference on May 19th helps to find out what else is happening around 3D printing and the developments in the design and engineering industries.

“3D printing technology is progressing rapidly, with companies  investing billions of dollars to improve hardware, software, printable plastics and other materials”

3D Printing: Improved Product Lifecycle Management

3D printing technologies allows designers to stay closer to the final product. Potential problems or defaults in the design can be iterated quickly, making it easier to adjust and solve inefficiencies. In other words, 3D printing supports an improved product lifecycle management.

3DDE Conference: 3D Printing, Design & Engineering

On May 19th 2015, the 3D Design & Engineering Conference will be held at High Tech Campus Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Everyone involved in 3D printing and the design & engineering industry should join this networking event.

The 3DDE Conference offers design and engineering professionals the chance to learn and meet the possibilities of 3D printing, and to look at design challenges from different perspectives. The following topics will be covered during the conference:

▪ The 3D printing value chain;
▪ Visualization tools and tools for design & engineering;
▪ The integrated workflow;
▪ Related education and studies;
▪ Product Lifecycle Management – PLM;
▪ Validation;
▪ Creative thinking in the design process;
▪ Supporting materials.

Promising Speakers and Presentations

Next to promising presentations of LayerWise, 3D Systems, Materialise and Joris Laarman LAB‏, more speakers that will share their knowledge and views during the 3DDE Conference:

▪ Philippe Reinders Folmer, General Manager at Renishaw Benelux
▪ Mirko Bromberger, Marketing Director at Altair Engineering
▪ Simon Vermeir, Design Engineer Additive Manufacturing & 3D printing at Sirris
▪ Matthijs Langelaar, Assistant Professor – Structural Optimization & Mechanics at TU Delft – Precision & Microsystems Engineering

This first 3D Design & Engineering Conference on May 19th offers design and engineering professionals the chance to learn and meet the endless possibilities of the 3D printing industry. A perfect opportunity to enhance your knowledge and expand your network!

Who should you attend?

Any person who is involved in developing products using 3D printing, from designer to design engineer, from researcher to 3D printer manufacturer and from material manufacturer to software developer.

Please visit the event website to find out why you should attend this full day conference.