In 2025, the sessions of the two-day conference focused on:
Session 1 – Introduction and keynotes |
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| 9:00 | Welcome and introduction Dr. Henning Janssen and Dr. Sascha Gierlings, Fraunhofer IPT, Aachen |
| 9:15 | Critical Aero Engine Components – Maturing Manufacturing Processes Under “Burning Platform” Conditions Mattis Lieder, Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG |
| 9:45 | Transformation of Turbomachinery Manufacturing toward Decarbonization Solutions Michael Kleinhenz, MAN Energy Solutions SE |
| Coffee Break – Visit of the Industrial Exhibition | |
Session 2 – Design trends |
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| 10:45 | Production challenges for the next generation of aircraft engines Dr. Christoph Ader, MTU Aero Engines AG |
| 11:15 | Implementing WAAM Technology into turbomachinery manufacturing René Liers, Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG |
| Lunch Break – Visit of the Industrial Exhibition | |
Session 3 – Digitized Machining |
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| 13:15 | Digitization as enabler to face future challenges Dr. Sascha Gierlings, Fraunhofer IPT |
| 13:45 | Digital Thread for Machining Process Optimization Davide Lazzarato, GE Avio Aero |
| 14:15 | Applications of Machine Learning Technology on the Manufacturing Shop Floor Takumi Bono, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
| 14:45 | Digital twin from a machine manufacturer perspective Fabian Keller, Maschinenfabrik Berthold HERMLE AG |
| 15:15 | Live Presentations at Fraunhofer Institutes – Highlights Pascal Kienast, Fraunhofer IPT Dr. Thomas Schopphoven, Fraunhofer ILT |
| 15:30 | Transfer to Fraunhofer Facilities by Shuttle Bus |
Session 4 – Live Presentations |
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| 16:00 | Live Presentations at Fraunhofer Institutes |
| 18:30 | End of Live Presentations |
| Transfer back to Eurogress Conference Center | |
Networking Event |
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| 20:00 | Networking Event with Dinner, "Coronation Hall" of Aachen, doors open at 19:30 h |
| 23:30 | End of Evening Event |
Session 5 – Panel Discussion on surface integrity and certification |
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| 09:00 | Introductory presentation |
| 09:30 | Panel discussion Panelists:
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| Coffee Break – Visit of the Industrial Exhibition | |
Session 6 – Additive Manufacturing |
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| 11:00 | Increasing LPBF machines availability by using machine tool design principles Dr. Guido Adam, DMG Mori Additive GmbH |
| 11:30 | Industrializing AM: Opportunities and Current Obstacles in Digital Process Automation. Christian Mutke, voestalpine Additive Manufacturing Center GmbH |
| 12:00 | Innovative Functionalities with Sensor Integration and Controlled Porosity: Advancing Turbomachinery Components through Additive Manufacturing Dr. Wilhelm Meiners, Fraunhofer ILT |
| Lunch Break – Visit of the Industrial Exhibition | |
Session 7 – Sustainable Production |
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| 14:00 | EcoDesign and LCA deployment in the industry : perspective from an aircraft engine OEM Eric de Vulpillières, Safran Aircraft Engines |
| 14:30 | Digitalization supported sustainability Dr. Stefan Cedergren, GKN Aerospace |
| 15:00 | Fully automated data acquisition of sustainability data for manufacturing Viktor Rudel, Fraunhofer IPT |
Session 8 – Closing |
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| 15:30 | How close are we to the electrification of air transport? Christopher Chahine, Cosmic Aerospace, Inc. |
| 16:00 | End of conference |
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Blaser Swisslube AG Winterseistr. 22 3415 Hasle-Rüegsau, Switzerland www.blaser.com |
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CeramTec GmbH Hauptstr. 56 73061 Ebersbach an der Fils, Germany www.spk-tools.com |
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gemineers GmbH Bendstraße 50/52 52066 Aachen, Germany www.gemineers.com |
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GROB-WERKE GmbH & Co KG Industriestraße 4 87719 Mindelheim, Germany www.grobgroup.com |
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Makino Europe GmbH Kruichling 18 73230 Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany www.makino.eu |
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Nikon corporation 1-5-20, Nishioi, Shinagawa-ku Tokyo 140-860173230, Japan ngpd.nikon.com |
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Präwest Dr. Ing Jung GmbH & Co. KG Martinsheide 7 28757 Bremen, Germany www.praewest.com |
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Productive Machines Advanced Manufacturing Park Technology Centre Rotherham S60 5WG, United Kingdom www.productivemachines.co.uk |
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QualiChem Europe GmbH Feld-Vorstmann-Straße 3 56170 Bendorf, Germany www.qualichem.com |
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Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH Seedorfer Str. 91 78713 Schramberg – Waldmössingen, Germany www.sw-machines.com |
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toolcraft AG Handelsstr. 1 91166 Georgensgmünd, Germany www.toolcraft.de |
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Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG Johann-Maus-Str. 2 71254 Ditzingen, Germany www.trumpf.com |
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Weingärtner Maschinenbau GmbH Kirchham 29 4656 Kirchham, Austria www.weingartner.com |
ICTM Aachen – International Center for Turbomachinery Manufacturing
