AM Connect: International Conference on Research and Industrial Advances in Additive Manufacturing

Overview

Duration:
2 days
Language:
English
Goal:
Share knowledge and expertise in additive manufacturing across borders, create networking opportunities between industry and research institutions
Target group:
Industry professionals and researchers working in additive manufacturing
Contact:
Sandra Schulnig: s.schulnig@cuas.at, +435905002156

About the conference

Join us at AM Connect, the cross-border Additive Manufacturing event of the year, happening on 3 and 4 December 2025 at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in Villach, Austria. This two-day conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators from Austria and Slovenia to explore the frontiers of AM technology. Discover the latest trends, connect with peers, and be part of shaping the future of manufacturing. AM Connect aims to bring together industry professionals and researchers from Slovenia and Austria working in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM). The conference will facilitate knowledge sharing, networking, and community building while exploring emerging technologies, key trends, real-world challenges, and cross-sector opportunities.  The conference is organized as part of the ADDCIRCLES project, funded by the INTERREG SI-AT program, which promotes cross-border collaboration in additive manufacturing between Slovenia and Austria. 

Main goals

Share knowledge and expertise in additive manufacturing across borders
Create networking opportunities between industry and research institutions

Strengthen Slovenia-Austria AM community

Explore current developments and future trends in AM

Highlight innovative AM projects and solutions

Provide exhibition opportunities for industry stakeholders

Conference topics

  • Industrial-Scale Additive Manufacturing – From Prototyping to Production
  • AM for High-Impact Applications
  • Smart Additive Manufacturing – AI, Process Monitoring & Digital Twins
  • Process Innovations in Additive Manufacturing
  • Advanced Materials for Next-Generation Additive Manufacturing
  • Performance & Performance Enhancement in Additive Manufacturing
  • European and National AM Projects and Initiatives

Timeplan

The first day (3 December 2025) will feature plenary speakers and industry-focused sessions, highlighting practical applications of additive manufacturing. The program includes keynote presentations from AM Austria and industrial experts as well as remarks from the government & regional authorities followed by single-track sessions covering the following topics: 

  • Industrial-Scale Additive Manufacturing – From Prototyping to Production (Overcoming Scalability Challenges in AM, Automation & Robotics in Additive Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Certification for Large-Scale AM) 
  • AM for High-Impact Applications (AM for Aerospace & Automotive: Lightweight & High-Strength Structures, Additive Manufacturing for Medical Devices & Implants, Industrial Case Studies: AM for Critical Functional Parts) 
  • Smart Additive Manufacturing – AI, Process Monitoring & Digital Twins (AI & Machine Learning for Process Optimization, Digital Twins for Predictive Maintenance & AM Process Control, Real-Time Quality Monitoring & Defect Prediction) 

There will be also the possibility for exhibition of innovative AM solutions with short pitch presentations (3-5 min each). In the afternoon, participants can engage in pre-scheduled B2B meetings (10-min slots) while exploring the exhibition area showcasing the latest AM projects and technologies. The day concludes with a networking dinner to facilitate further discussions and collaboration opportunities. 

The second day (4 December 2025) will spotlight current research developments in the AM field, starting with invited experts giving keynote talks about Pioneering AM Research in Europe and peer-reviewed scientific contributions covering cutting-edge research in the following fields: 

  • Process Innovations in Additive Manufacturing (Multi-Axis & Hybrid Manufacturing Solutions, High-Resolution & Multi-Scale 3D Printing, Advances in Process Control & Defect Reduction) 
  • Advanced Materials for Next-Generation Additive Manufacturing (Smart & Functional Materials for AM, Bio-Based & Recycled Materials for Sustainable AM, Multi-Material Printing: Challenges and Innovations) 
  • Performance & Performance Enhancement in Additive Manufacturing (High-Performance Polymers and Composites for AM, Post-Processing Strategies for Enhanced Material Properties, Mechanical Performance of AM Components) 

In the afternoon, European and National AM Projects and Initiatives will be presented ending the conference with a roundtable on how to strengthen AM Research Networks and a Closing Session & Farewell Networking.  

Extended abstract or paper submission

The conference welcomes extended abstract and paper submissions for day 2 related to the conference topics. The dates for submission are: 

  • Prolonged to 7 September 2025: Extended abstract or paper submission!
  • 15 September 2025: Notification of the submission acceptance
  • 27 September 2025: Deadline for the submission of final contributions
  • 2 October 2025: Draft program of the conference
  • 30 October 2025: Final program
  • 3 and 4 December 2025: Conference

Contributions should be in English language. They will be evaluated on the basis of an extended abstract (2-3 pages incl. references) or a full conference paper (min. 6 pages incl. references). For accepted extended abstracts, long versions may be submitted.
Please use the provided template for submission. The extended abstracts and conference papers will be made available to all participants electronically during the conference and published at “Phaidra” at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in Villach.

Additional information

Exhibition

  • Exhibition opportunities available (up to 12)
  • Exhibitors will get 3-5 minute presentation slots
  • Focus on practical applications and real-world case studies
  • Emphasis on non-marketing, technical content
  • For more information please get in touch with Sandra Schulnig: s.schulnig@cuas.at, +435905002156

Scientific committee

  • Sandra Schulnig, CUAS
  • Mathias Brandstötter, CUAS
  • Janez Slapnik, FTPO
  • Dragan Kusić, TECOS
  • Surisetty Jyothsna, Wood K plus
  • Johannes Gartner, TU Delft
  • Clemens Holzer, Montanuniversitaet Leoben
  • Joamin Gonzalez-Gutierrez, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology
  • Igor Drstvenšek, University of Maribor

Organizing committee

  • Sandra Schulnig, CUAS
  • Mathias Brandstötter, CUAS
  • Zala Lorber, FTPO
  • Maja Mešl, FTPO
  • Simona Knežević Vernon, TECOS
  • Ram Dušić Hren, TECOS
  • Surisetty Jyothsna, Wood K plus
  • Agnes Parfy, AM Austria
  • Johannes Gartner, AM Austria
  • Branka Mušič, ZAG
  • Thomas Petschnig, GPS

Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

How to get there?

Bus lines from Villach main station to the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Villach Campus: line 3 or line 8 (line 8 also stops at Villach Seebach) – bus timetables attached.

Bus stop Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Villach Campus = Villach Technologiepark

Motorway exit Wernberg, then on the B83 for about 2 km towards Villach, after the Villach city sign, the B83 passes under the A2 motorway, and then immediately turn right at the first exit towards Magdalensee. Follow the signs for Magdalensee. The road leads through a small forest, always follow the road, after an S-curve you will pass Magdalensee (on the left), continue straight ahead, cross the Südbahn and continue uphill directly to the centre of St. Magdalen. At the hilltop, turn right and follow the road downhill. The grounds of the technology park, the chimney of the heating plant and the technology park are visible to the south. Turn left onto the grounds of the technology park in the sharp right-hand bend.

Motorway exit Villach/Ossiacher See, then approx. 2 km towards Villach, on the right is the Gasthof Seehof, on the left is the Vassacher See, continue on the B33 to the left towards the east, Wernberg, Klagenfurt, continue on the B33, after approx. 4 km turn right towards Magdalensee. The road leads through a small forest, continue along the road, after an S-bend, pass Magdalensee (on the left) and continue straight ahead, cross the Südbahn and continue uphill directly to the centre of St. Magdalen. At the hilltop, turn right and follow the road downhill. The grounds of the technology park can already be seen to the south, along with the chimney of the heating plant. Turn left directly into the sharp right-hand bend onto the grounds of the technology park.

Accommodation

Registration fees

NEWS: All conference fees will be co-financed by the European Union via the Interreg SI-AT project ADDCIRCLES.
Online participation is not available.

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