(Beam) Shaping the Future of Laser Processing: Final Workshop of the EU Project InShaPe

EU project InShaPe: The next innovation leap in metal-based additive manufacturing

Powder Bed Fusion of Metal using Laser Beams (PBF-LB/M) is an advanced manufacturing technology that addresses industrial challenges. Although ideal for producing complex components, it has so far been used in niche markets due to high operating costs. Up to 60% of production costs are caused by process errors and long processing times. In addition to the economic impact, these errors result in increased energy consumption and material waste.

Technological improvements are urgently needed to make PBF-LB/M more sustainable.

Over the past three years, the InShaPe project has developed a novel PBF-LB/M process based on two core innovations:

1. An AI-driven laser beam shaping module
2. An innovative process monitoring and control system for quality analysis

At the final workshop, the InShaPe consortium will present the key results of the project. The performance of the new methods developed by InShaPe will be demonstrated through use cases in areas such as aerospace, energy, and industrial goods.

Highlights of the InShaPe final workshop

• Innovation in Action – Discover the latest advances in green additive manufacturing through demonstrators from five exciting use cases. Hear first-hand how leading companies are applying InShaPe technologies in practice.
• Interactive Sessions – Exchange with leading scientists and experts on beam shaping and monitoring.
• Poster Presentations – The poster session offers attendees the opportunity to interact with industry leaders.
• Live Demonstrations - Witness the Innovations of the InShaPe project in action.
• Networking with Experts – Exchange ideas with other participants on how scientific excellence is driving industrial progress.

Register now to secure your place at this ground-breaking event!

Event Details 

Thursday, April 10, 2025

• Registration from 8:30 a.m.
• Event Programme: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venue

TUM-Oerlikon
Advanced Manufacturing Campus, Auditorium Newton
Freisinger Landstraße 52
85748 Garching near Munich

Directions

Registration

Please register here! The event is free of charge!

The registration deadline is Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Please note that the number of participants is limited. The organisers reserve the right to create a waiting list and select participants to ensure broad and diverse participation.

Important Note:
The “BAUMA 2025“ Trade Fair will also take place in Munich during the week of April 7 to April 13. As a result, the availability of hotel rooms in Munich and the surrounding area is limited. Please book your accommodation early.

Conference Language

English

Agenda

Here you will find more information on the agenda.

InShaPe project website

On the project website of InShaPe you will gain a deeper insight!

Contact at BayFOR 

Simone Wiegand
Project Manager for InShaPe
Phone: +49 89 9901888-134
Email: wiegand@bayfor.org

Haleh Mohajerani
Event Management
Phone: +49 89 9901888-107
Email: veranstaltung@no-spam-pleasebayfor.org

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Grant Agreement No. 101058523.