The Additive Manufacturing Center (AMC) at TU Darmstadt has officially opened its doors after almost two years of construction. The center is intended to be a hub for additive manufacturing and will serve as a central point of contact for industry and companies seeking expertise in this field. Thirteen departments from various disciplines have come together to form the AMC, including mechanical engineering, materials science, and law and economics.
The AMC is equipped with the latest additive manufacturing technology, including advanced 3D printers and CAD software, covering the entire manufacturing process chain under one roof. This provides students and industry professionals with hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technologies and techniques in digitally supported supply chains.
The center will offer high-quality training workshops and foster collaboration between academia and industry. The aim is to provide medium-sized regional companies with access to the scientific and technological potential of TU Darmstadt in additive manufacturing processes. The AMC is considered a valuable contribution to accelerate the transfer of technology and knowledge from academic research to industrial application.
With a total budget of 17.7 million euros, the AMC has received funding from the European Regional Development Fund. It has a specially designed facility with offices for cooperative work, seminar rooms, and laboratory and test areas for various manufacturing processes.
Workshops offered at AMC cover a wide range of manufacturing technologies and provide participants with hands-on experience from conception to finished product. The center also emphasizes advanced topics such as machine learning, post-processing, and material analysis.
The AMC aims to provide the necessary knowledge and support to further strengthen the competitiveness of Hessian companies in this rapidly evolving field.
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