High Performance plastics for developement and industrial production by 3D-printing

Speaker: Tom Krause

The AG AM within the VDMA unites Additive Manufacturing experts representing the whole process chain to make the technology more accessible for industrial applications. IGUS, the world's leading manufacturer of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings, is one of the innovative members of AG AM. Tom Krause, Head of Business Unit AM at IGUS reports on the successful use of the technology in the development and production of machine components made of high-performance plastics. The production process allows fast and individual service of customer requirements – this also results in new business models and valuable customer relations. The drupa preview session will also focus on Added Value of AM for the printing industry and the challenges of using the manufacturing process.