Countries the world over have begun to see the need for adopting 3D printing technology. And, because the technology is still so new to so many people, it’s become necessary to initiate formal associations and government bodies to better understand 3D printing, its applications, and its limitations. The latest of such institutions to spring up is Additive Manufacturing of Taiwan (AMAT). To kick off the launch of AMAT, the group is holding an international symposium on March 3.
The event will be hosted by the National Taiwan University of Science & Technology (NTUST) and the British Trade & Cultural Office (BTCO) and will include a delegation of ten representatives from the UK, led by Prof. Richard Hague, Director of EPSRC Centre for Additive Manufacturing at Nottingham University. Also present will be experts from Japan, Russia, and China, as well as a number of the large 3D printer manufacturers, such as Stratasys, 3D Systems, EOS, and Renishaw. While attendees of the March 3 event will be treated to fifteen exhibition areas and lectures from people like CEO of Mcor, Connor MacCormack, they also have the opportunity to attend a forum on March 4, meant to bridge executives, start-ups, and investment bankers from a wide variety of industries.
According to Professor Jeng Jeng-Ywan, Dean of the School of Engineering at NTUST, it’s high time that the country have a 3D printing-specific association so that Taiwan may “optimize synergy and more effectively urge the government to take concrete action for Taiwan to maintain her competitive edge when it comes to manufacturing and social fabrication in the digital era.” If you’re interested in attending the event, you can sign up here.
