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Explore how additive manufacturing (3D printing) can transform small and medium-sized enterprises through this comprehensive webinar from the Rapid Technology Center at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Discover the technological foundations and potentials of various additive manufacturing processes including metal, polymer, and hybrid technologies most relevant for SMEs. Learn about economic aspects and innovative business models that emerge from digital spare part storage and local production partnerships, while understanding when additive manufacturing becomes cost-effective for your business. Examine the legal and normative framework including essential standards, certifications, and legal considerations that SMEs must navigate. Understand how additive manufacturing contributes to sustainability through material and energy savings, creating more flexible processes, shorter supply chains, and sustainable production solutions. Gain insights from practical examples and best practices showcasing successful applications across industry and crafts sectors, presented as part of the Interreg DE-NL project Manufacturing NextMaterials (MNM).
