Quality Control of 3D Printed Parts - Seminar at the Fraunhofer Institute
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The technical seminar on "Quality Control of 3D Printed Parts," hosted by Exelon International Corporation (hereinafter YXLON) and Fraunhofer IWS, was held in Dresden, Germany, from May 15 to 16, 2019, with approximately 50 participants, filling the venue to capacity. Fourteen speakers, including the organizers, were selected from top industry professionals in the automotive and aerospace sectors, as well as various scientific research institutions. The seminar focused on quality assurance for 3D printed parts, discussing the additive manufacturing process, raw materials, and applications. Among the speakers were representatives from major companies such as Siemens, Volkswagen (the first in the automotive industry to begin mass production of parts using 3D printing), Trumpf, and BAM (the first in the world to manufacture a bridge for bicycles using 3D printing). The presentation by Dr. Thomas Bielefeld (Premium Aerotec) on "The Challenging Certification Process for 3D Printed Metal Parts for Aircraft" garnered the most attention. The Additive Manufacturing Center Dresden (AMCD) conducted demonstrations of YXLON's MU2000 and FF35 CT, showcasing defects within 3D printed parts.
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