Raising the bar on high-impact education and networking for foundries and their supply chain partners.
Additive manufacturing for metal casting is a growing area of expertise. Foundries leverage the technology to gain speed-to-market advantages, cast complex parts, reduce scrap, and enable global competitiveness.
This one-day workshop will further inform and educate foundry technical personnel regarding best practices for utilizing additive manufacturing technologies. Moreover, the in-person format facilitates discussion between workshop participants.
As a result of participation in the aggressive one-day workshop, attendees will understand current and emerging AM technology applications for metal casting while connecting to an innovative group of professionals to create value over time.
The Speakers
Why It Matters
Foundries adopting metal AM are gaining serious advantages:
- Print high-performance metal parts using superalloys and specialty polymers
- Cut lead times and production costs
- Create complex geometries with optimized support structures
- Compete in a modern, agile manufacturing industry
What You’ll Learn
This interactive session covers essential metal additive manufacturing processes and best practices:
- OEM Expectations: Why OEMs are pushing for integration of metal 3D printing in supply chains
- Design for AM: How to optimize mold and core designs using AM, support structures, and smart geometries
- 3D Printing Processes: Deep dive into DMLS, SLM, DED, PBF, and other leading 3D printing technologies
- Materials Overview: Explore metal powder, superalloys, and advanced polymers used in metal AM
- Post-Processing: Understand finishing workflows after printing to ensure functional, end-use parts
- Rapid Prototyping Applications: How AM enables fast iteration and reduces tooling needs
- Additive Manufacturing Machines: Capabilities and limitations of modern 3D printer systems
- Material Extrusion & Hybrid Tooling: Scaling up your operations with big builds and hybrid strategies
- Future Trends: A look at what’s next in high-performance materials and printing technologies
- Expert Q&A Panel: Engage directly with leaders in AM, foundry innovation, and traditional manufacturing
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, share ideas, and explore new business partnerships
- Alloys & Consumables: Learn about common and advanced alloys used in metal AM, and what’s coming next
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for professionals involved in:
- Foundry operations and technical development
- Tooling and mold design
- Product engineering and design for manufacturability
- R&D and materials science
- Supply chain and production strategy
- AM adoption and innovation in the manufacturing industry
- Anyone looking to explore new manufacturing methods and improve operational efficiency
The Future of Metal Casting is Here
From rapid prototyping to full-scale production of end-use components, metal AM opens the door to endless innovation. By mastering technologies like DMLS, SLM, and DED (Directed Energy Disposition), you’ll gain an edge in creating durable, cost-effective, and high-performance metal parts—whether you’re working with superalloys, metal powder, or hybrid tooling setups.
Dive deep into the most impactful metal additive manufacturing processes, including powder bed fusion (PBF) and directed energy deposition (DED).



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