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ACAM Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing

The ACAM Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing bundles and facilitates the access to the additive manufacturing expertise of the leading scientific and research institutions on the RWTH Aachen Campus for the industry.

The ACAM covers a wide range of topics and materials – from polymers to metals, from design, construction and processes all the way to business models related to new possibilities in additive manufacturing.

Additionally, the ACAM provides opportunities for joint research and development, a sophisticated training and education program, as well as an online platform enabling industrial members to build business connections. Through this online platform, industrial members can also stay up to date with the latest ACAM activities and exchange practical knowledge.

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09.04.2018 | ACAM Community Meeting – Midterm Meeting 2018 at GKN Sinter Metals Engineering GmbH

The 2nd ACAM midterm meeting took place on March 21, 2018 at GKN Sinter Metals Engineering GmbH in Radevormwald, one of the ACAM members.…

14.12.2017 | GKN Additive launches titanium Beta 21S powder for additive manufacturing

GKN Additive launches titanium Beta 21S powder for additive manufacturing The ACAM member GKN Hoeganaes Specialty Metal Powders, the advanced materials division of GKN…

11.12.2017 | IKV development: Additive manufacturing cell

IKV development: Additive manufacturing cell At the 29th International Colloquium Plastics Technology, the working group on additive manufacturing at the Institute of Plastics Processing…

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ACAM Seminar Program 2018

We qualify your employees to meet the challenges of future industrial production successfully. In strong partnerships between R & D institutes and companies, we develop strategic roadmaps and support you in exploiting the potential of additive manufacturing for your business.

ACAM Topics

Design

The wide variety of 3D CAD Tools and their complexity challenge the creation process. Together with our research partners, we train your staff to utilize new concepts and strategies for your company.

Processes

Since the market constantly demands better products and quicker, more efficient processes, the industry needs continuous improvement in manufacturing. Along with our research partners we can assist you in investigating and evaluating new economical processes.

Process Chains

Optimizing your process chain will reduce wasting potential. We offer consultancy services for all phases of a product’s life cycle.

Business Innovation

By applying innovation in your business strategy, you can not only increase the efficiency and quality of your processes, but also develop better products and services. We will gladly prepare a package of methods to help you achieve these goals.

ACAM Mission

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Direct access for industry members to the AM resources relevant to your needs.

ACAM develops strategic roadmaps and helps you integrate Additive Manufacturing resources into your production environment.

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Center for information exchange, joint R&D and targeted training.

By combining the know-how of our expert teams, ACAM assists you in finding the right resources to fulfill your production requirements and provides an integrated range of services along the entire value chain.