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[VIDEO] Formnext 2022 Preview: The Next Generation of Intelligent Industrial Production

Get ready for the largest 3D printing event in the world! Jump the queue with our expert panel experience Join sector specialists from Siemens, AM Ventures, Arburg, TU Darmstadt, France Additive, and Formnext for this advance briefing and inside-track networking session. You will hear from industry experts on topics including investment, sustainability, digitalization, and the AM market in France. Special guest Sascha Wenzler, Vice President of Mesago, provides his unique perspective on what to expect from the largest gathering in the 3D printing industry and trends to look for when Formnext returns next month.

Speaking at the event:

Karsten Heuser, VP of additive manufacturing at Siemens AG

Dr. Heuser has been with Siemens for over 20 years in various management positions within Siemens businesses including Corporate Technology, OSRAM, Energy and is now the VP of Additive Manufacturing at Siemens AG. In addition, he is a member of VDMA AG Additive Manufacturing Advisory Board as well as a member of Formnext Advisory Board. Dr. Heuser has a Ph.D. in solid state physics from the University Augsburg as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Management from ESMT.

Philipp Rosendahl, Head of generative design lab at TU Darmstadt

Philipp L. Rosendahl studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. His doctoral thesis on the fracture mechanics of thin layers laid the foundation for his current work on efficient models and software tools for problems of structural engineering such as adhesive bonding and geophysical problems such as skier-triggered snow slab avalanche release. He currently works as head of the Generative Design Lab at the Technical University of Darmstadt.

Sascha Wenzler, Vice President at Mesago

Sascha F. Wenzler, Diploma degree in Economics, started in the exhibition business back in 1996. Joining Messe Frankfurt in 2008 and Mesago Messe Frankfurt in 2015 as Vice President, he is responsible for Formnext, world´s leading trade fair for Additive Manufacturing and industrial 3D Printing.

Victor Roman, Managing Director at Arburg Additive

Victor has a Bachelor’s of mechanical engineering, and a Master’s of science in Physics, Ph.D. Physical Chemistry, Würzburg and Yale University. With 21 years experience at Bosch Stuttgart working in SW-Development, Sales, Corporate Strategy, Business Development and Founder and CEO of a Bosch-internal 3D Printing Startup (BIAM). Since 2021 Victor is the managing director of ARBURGadditive GmbH.

Christophe Eschenbrenner, President at France Additive

Digital supply chain innovation leader, expert in 3D Printing, France Additive and Symop member.

Adrian Maier-Ring, Associate at AM Ventures

The leading venture capital firm in industrial 3D printing (additive manufacturing, AM) has an extensive portfolio of more than a dozen successful companies in 6 countries on 3 continents. The team possesses in-depth technology know-how and is well-connected with the most experienced experts in the field. As an investment partner, the company provides a globally leading ecosystem of sustainable investments in AM and introduces entrepreneurs to a large pool of industry veterans, each one with decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and executive management. Since 2021, AM Ventures is set up as a venture capital fund.

Michael Petch, Editor-in-chief at 3D Printing Industry

Editor-in-chief and host of the 3D Printing Industry Awards 2022 – make your nominations now!

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