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MotivationCosts for components utilizing Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies are almost independent from quantity and complexity – a perfect match with the requirements of tools, dies and other pro-ducts of the toolmaking companies. This leads to the question, whether conventional processes can be complemented or even replaced by AM.

If so, in which way can products of the tool and die making industry potentially be replaced and to what extent? Already three rounds of the consortium study with over 80 industry players have been conducted by KEX AG since 2014. Due to the request for a dedicated project regarding the tool making industry, this new focus study is scheduled for December 2016.

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Additive Manufacturing: a new production paradigm

Main FocusThe study focusses on the fields of proces-ses, design and services for the toolmaking industry and covers different technological issues, which will be adjusted to the requi-rements of the consortium individually, i.e.:

Productivity � In which way can new machine concepts and recent developments contribute to a higher productivity?

� Which automation measures keep the costs low?

� How can build-up speeds be effectively improved?

Component Design � What are general design guidelines for additive manufactured tools?

� How can tool components be configured and redesigned for AM?

� What are general performance drivers and necessary skills for additive manufactured tools?

Process Quality � How can AM processes be integrated into current toolmaking process chains?

� How can overall process stability be continuously improved?

� Which measures are necessary to certify components and materials?

Economic Attractiveness � What are drivers and barriers for eco-nomic toolmaking applications of AM?

� What are economic applications and benchmarks in toolmaking now and in the future?

� How can costs for additive manufactu-red tools be reliably forecasted?

In cooperation with the most relevant play-ers in this field, this consortium study aspires to create economic as well as technological transparency, emphasizing future trends and developments of the highly dynamic AM technologies.

Additive Manufacturing:Industrial Revolution in Toolmaking?

Exemplary issues to be addressed

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Expert Community Focus AreasIn order to achieve the mentioned objectives, the consortium study will utilize the extensive knowledge from previous projects carried out by the research partners and leverages the pooled expertise of the community.

Thus, we are constantly increasing our expert network that enables and fosters knowledge exchange across value creation stages and business sectors.

Process and value creation chain partners for this consortium study

Post-ProcessingMachines Suppliers

Material/ Powder Suppliers

Additive Manufacturing Machines Suppliers & Service Providers

Components Suppliers (e. g. Laser, Optics)

In other words, we are bringing together all experts and decision makers involved with Additive Manufacturing in the area of tool and die making.

Benefit from the opportunities provided by our network and determine, which tech-nologies and innovations have an impact on your business and which developments to keep on your radar!

Additive Manufacturing technologies have already been established as relevant solu-tions for product development and proto-typing in various industry sectors.

In this consortium study we will focus on additional applications and future potentials beyond already established solutions for the tool and die making industry:

Partners and Focus Areas

Tool and Die Making

Injectionmolds

Warm massive forming tools

Die casting molds

Jigs and fixtures

Forming tools

Cold massive forming tools

Stamping tools

Special purpose machines

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Product Trends

Future concepts

Component redesign

Reference applications & potential benefits

Market UnderstandingManagement Improvement

Technology Forecast

Process chains formanufacturing and repair

Process technologies & material developments

Results

Technology management

New business models Required skills & competencesApplications & component design

Technologies, materials & process-chains

Key players in Additive Manufacturing market

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Technology challenges and best-practices

Relevant R&D Trends for Additive ManufacturingVolumes and players

Individual challenges

Overview and segmentation

Strategic positioning

Long-term road mapping

Derivation of short-term needs for action

Services

MethodologyThis study provides an overview on all Additive Manufacturing technologies and related future trends. We will align these trends with requirements from diverse appli-cations within tool and die making. This broad information basis on both technologi-cal capabilities and economical requirements will then be utilized to derive and assess highly attractive technological opportunities and hidden potentials. In order to reach this aim systematically, the study is divided into three stages featuring increasing levels of detail. Transferability of results will always be safeguarded.

Stage 1 - Segmentation Generating an overview on the status quo of technologies, application segments and relevant trends.

Stage 2 - Technology & Market AnalysisProviding detailed information on selected applications regarding technological options and related economic potentials.

Stage 3 - Business Cases Deriving comprehensive business cases on selected highlight applications regarding technological feasibility and expected market competitiveness.

Study Approach

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Final MeetingJune 2017

2nd ReportMarch 2017

1st ReportJanuary 2017

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Participation and Benefits

Time Frame CostsInvestment in this study: € 12,500Start: December 2016

End: June 2017

Your Participation in the StudyYour participation in this consortium study provides broad access to an expert com-munity regarding current performance and future developments of Additive Manufacturing technologies. Through your continuous participation in workshops you will be able to influence the proceeding and contents of the study. Furthermore, the consortium will get exclusive access to all independent study results.

Your Benefits

� Gain knowledge on all existing Additive Manufacturing technologies and materials

� Define your roadmap and strategy within a highly dynamic technology field, which enables game-changing products and services for the tool and die making industry

� Understand technological potentials and constraints for the most relevant target applications in toolmaking

� Discover the innovation patterns behind Additive Manufacturing

� Network with other industrial players and experts in our comprehensive community

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Additive Manufacturing Previous Consortium Studies

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Selection of Previous Additive Manufacturing Consortium Partners

JohnDeere

OerlikonMetco

Chiron-Werke

Altana

3M

AtlasCopco

Miele

BöhlerEdelstahl

CEA List

Endress+Hauser

Grunewald

Zollern

Fronius

Autodesk

Hilti

HOMAG DSI Laser

Brose

Hexagon

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GEA

Delcam

More than 80 previousConsortium

*Partners

B BraunAesculap

Erowa

*all mentioned companies are partners of an Additive Manufacturing consortium study hosted by KEX AG and

our research partners Fraunhofer IPT, ILT, WZL RWTH Aachen and FIR

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Benefits of a long-term participation in the ACAM or WBA

Long-term Opportunities

ACAM provides access to innovative know-how, consultancy and training. Members can choose between a Basic, Business and Cooperation partnership depending on their commitment to a joint and strategic cooperation.

� Community: The Aachen Center forAdditive Manufacturing (ACAM) andWerkzeugbauakademie (WBA) providea physical and virtual platform for com-panies to network and exchange withina constantly growing community.

� Consortial R&D: ACAM and WBAmanage cooperate R&D topics andcoordinate funding.

Center for Additive Manufacturing

The consortium study also serves as an expert community for exchanging and generating knowledge on Additive Manufacturing related challenges. After participating in the study, the consortium has the option to join the Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing (ACAM).

As a platform for the tool and die industry, the Aachener Werkzeugbauakademie ope-rates with 25 employees at the interface between research and industry.

Center for Tool and Die Making

The Aachener Werkzeugbauakademie is the leading partner of the tool and die industry in customer-oriented consulting. They offer opportunities for professional development for both junior and executive staff in your company, applied research and development and also a sector spe-cific network.

� Contractual R&D: ACAM and WBA act as general contractors, organizing the project teams and the coordinators.

� Training & Education: ACAM and WBA partners can choose out of a big variety of seminars.

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Your Expert Network

Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT � Founding year: 1985

� 420 employees

� Business portfolio: Lasers and Optics, Laser Material Processing, Medical Technology and Biophotonics, Laser Measurement Technology and EUV Technology

� One of the most important development and contract research institutes of Laser Technology worldwide

www.ilt.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT � Founding year: 1980

� 415 employees

� Business portfolio: Turbomachinery, Tool Making, Optics, Lightweight Technologies, Life Sciences Engineering, Integrated Mechatronic Systems

� Knowledge and experience in all fields of production technology for developing and optimizing solutions for modern production facilities

www.ipt.fraunhofer.de

KEX Knowledge Exchange AG � Founding year: 2012

� Technology and market information provider

� Demand-based provision of information: Scanning, scouting and monitoring of markets and technologies, as well as exclusive access to an unique network of experts

www.kex-ag.com

Aachener Werkzeugbauakademie � Founding year: 2009

� Central contact point for tool and die making companies

� Close collaboration with all institutes of the RWTH Aachen University and the Fraunhofer Institutes in Aachen

� 25 employees with an organizational and technological tooling focus and in the demonstration tool shop

www.werkzeugbau-akademie.de

ACAM Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing GmbH � Founding year: 2015

� Platform for networking, coordinating joint research and development as well as conducting training and education seminars

� Access to innovative know-how, process, software and systems engineering as well as customized services on Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies

www.acam.rwth-campus.com

Contact Information

KEX Knowledge Exchange AGCampus-Boulevard 5752074 Aachen Germany

Myron GrawPartner Phone +49 241 51031 615 myron.graw@kex-ag.com

WBA Aachener Werkzeugbau Akademie GmbHKarl-Friedrich-Straße 6052072 AachenGermany

Moritz WollbrinkManager Business Unit Tool and Die Making Fraunhofer IPT Phone +49 241 8904 231 moritz.wollbrink@ipt.fraunhofer.de