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31. Conference Rapid Prototyping
6. November 2026
The Rapid Prototyping Conference has been one of the established meeting points for the additive manufacturing industry for more than three decades. Organized in collaboration with Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and Arts (TH OWL), AM& GmbH, and PROTIQ GmbH, the event brings together experts from industry, research, and academia to discuss current developments, innovative applications, and future perspectives in additive manufacturing.
Look forward to high-caliber presentations, practical insights from real-world industrial applications, and direct exchange with experts from the additive manufacturing community. From new technologies and materials to digitalization, artificial intelligence, and concrete use cases, the conference provides a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and challenges shaping the industry.
In addition to the technical presentations, networking is a key focus of the event. Take the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, exchange experiences, and discuss the future of additive manufacturing.
Event Details
- Date: November 6, 2026
- Location: TH OWL, Lemgo Campus
- Format: In-person event
- Participation: Free of charge
- Registration: 31. FACHTAGUNG RAPID PROTOTYPING: Subweb Rapid Prototyping 2020 - TH OWL
| Time | Agenda Item |
|---|---|
| from 09:00 | Registration of participants |
| 10:00–10:20 |
Opening of the conference by the hosting organizers Welcome address from the Presidency of TH OWL |
| 10:20–10:30 | Introduction to the 31st Rapid Prototyping Conference |
| Track 1: Where Is Additive Manufacturing Heading? Artificial Intelligence Meets AM | |
| 10:30–11:00 |
State of the AM Industry Prof. Dr. Jan Sehrt |
| 11:00–11:30 |
Learning Machines in Production Environments: The Experts of Tomorrow? Dr. Gesa Benndorf |
| 11:30–12:00 |
Best of Two Worlds: Combining Classical Methods and Artificial Intelligence in Product Development Dr. Jens Pottebaum |
| 12:00–12:30 |
Quo Vadis 3D Printing Stefan Ritt |
| 12:30–13:15 | Lunch Break |
| 13:15–14:00 | Panel Discussion: Pioneers of Additive Manufacturing Discuss Future Trends |
| Track 2: Strategies, Technologies and Applications | |
| 14:00–14:30 |
Stress-Based Optimization of Metallic Structural Components and Support Structures for Sinter-Based Additive Manufacturing Processes Prof. Dr. Jens Telgkamp |
| 14:30–15:00 |
Corporate Bureaucracy vs. Online Shopping: How Digital Platforms Simplify the Procurement of Industrial 3D-Printed Parts Clemens Boesen, PROTIQ |
| 15:00–15:30 |
Rethinking Efficiency: Additive Manufacturing in the World of Fasteners Michael Brand |
| 15:30–16:15 | Coffee and Cake Break |
| Track 3: Strategies, Technologies and Applications | |
| 16:15–16:45 |
Industrializing Additive Manufacturing: The Next Step Is Collaboration! Dr. Maximilian Heres |
| 16:45–17:15 |
From Powder to Orbit: How SLM-Manufactured Rocket Components Successfully Leverage Additive Manufacturing Olaf Elstermeyer |
| 17:15–17:30 | Summary and Closing Remarks by the Organizers |
| from 17:30 | Get-Together |
