Status Quo of Additive Manufacturing
On November 6, the 6th Transformation Talk 2024 took place at Kurtz Ersa – an event that focused on additive manufacturing and brought together 20 experts from the regional industry. The event was hosted by the Transformationsoffensive Regiopolregion Mainfranken (Transform.RMF), a partnership between Region Mainfranken GmbH and Würzburg-Schweinfurt University of Applied Sciences. The initiative gathers SME to promote the transfer of knowhow between business and science. The aim is to actively shape the transformation of mechanical engineering and automotive, create room for innovation and develop a transformation roadmap for Mainfranken.
After welcoming words of Thomas Mühleck, host in his capacity as CEO of the Kurtz Ersa Corporation, Transform.RMF introduced its initiative. Dr.-Ing. Astrid Rota, Managing Director of Additive Manufacturing (AM) at Kurtz Ersa, followed with an overview of additive manufacturing and discussed various additive processes. She showed how 3D printing is integrated into the Kurtz Ersa product range, introduced the Kurtz Ersa machine types and the Perfect Angle Printing process, and finished by presenting application examples. Her expertise and passion for innovative manufacturing technologies inspired the participants.
Another presentation was given by Gerhard Müller, Managing Director of Speedpart GmbH, who provided exciting insights into the world of industrial contract manufacturing. He highlighted the advantages and efficiency of 3D printing in the production of small quantities and series and explained how additive manufacturing works with traditional processes such as injection moulding for the fast, cost-effective implementation of product ideas. Moreover, the guests were able to test the “AR glasses” from XRify GmbH, which can be used to optimize production and value creation processes. A guided tour of the AM area in Kreuzwertheim-Wiebelbach followed.
During the exclusive look behind the scenes, the 3D metal printer Flying Ray was showcased. The machine impressed the participants with its unique, modular design and maximum scalability for large build volume dimensions, multi-laser applications and system-independent process parameters. “The Transformation Talk demonstrated how important exchange and collaboration within the industry are in order to pave the way to a digital and more sustainable future,” concluded Dr.-Ing. Astrid Rota and thanked the attendees for their active participation.
