According SmarTechAnalysis, the market for automotive parts produced through Additive Manufacturing could reach a value of about USD 10-12 billion by the end 2029 [1]. At its   3D Printing Centre at Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Volkswagen group has not only been testing new solutions in the field of Additive Manufacturing, but also experimenting with the production of automotive parts. Audi is focusing in its 3D Printing Centre in Ingolstadt on the production of spare parts and serial…

The InnoPeer Advanced Manufacturing (AVM) courses offer a practical introduction to the topic of Industrie 4.0. The transformation towards Industrie 4.0 is one of the key challenges for European companies. Traditional factories turn into “smart factories” by adding connectivity and self-intelligence. Components are printed instead of casted or forged, and profit drivers will be data instead of real products. However, technological changes are not the only challenges awaiting companies…

Despite large investments in innovative technologies, many industries still have a focus on conservative manufacturing. Competition from non-EU countries with low prices and the gradual commoditization of existing products call into question the competitiveness of European SMEs. The aim of the Service innovation methodology is to enable the expansion of the offer of small and medium-sized companies with additional services that will increase the value delivered to customers and improve their…