The overarching aim of the workshop is to provide Imperial researchers with an overview of the Additive Manufacturing market, commonly known as 3D printing and outline the research challenges that are open to UK academics.
The Additive Manufacturing industry, including machine and material sales as well as associated services was valued at $3.07billion in 2013 and is predicted to grow to $21billion by 2020, with adoption in key sectors such as aerospace, medical devices, automotive and the creative industries.
The workshop will be led by Professor Phill Dickens, EPSRC Foresight Fellow in Manufacturing at Nottingham University.
There will be an interactive session to develop new concepts for Additive Manufacturing with the aim of producing research proposals for submission to EPSRC.
The workshop is also a great opportunity to find out more about Additive Manufacturing, share and shape ideas, as well as networking with colleagues interested in this exciting and growing area.
Please contact Rebecca Blaylock to register for the event.