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Workshop

Innovation in Electrification through Additive Manufacturing

Discover how Additive Manufacturing drives innovation and sustainability in making electric machines. Join the full day or choose the morning or afternoon session.

Groundbreaking electric machines with Additive Manufacturing

For whom? 

This workshop is specifically designed for engineers and researchers active in sectors like e-mobility, aerospace, and aviation, as well as professionals focused on the design and production of electrical machines. 
Additionally, it offers a unique opportunity for material scientists and innovators to explore the latest developments in Additive Manufacturing. Policymakers and decision-makers prioritizing sustainability and European objectives will also gain valuable insights.

Key takeaways 

  • Discover how Additive Manufacturing pushes the boundaries in the design and production of electrical machines.
  • Explore the benefits of 3D printing, such as improved efficiency, weight reduction, and sustainable material use.
  • Understand how innovative techniques reduce reliance on scarce materials like rare-earth magnets.
  • Be inspired by practical examples and insights from leading industry experts.
  • Learn how Additive Manufacturing plays a crucial role in the transition to more sustainable technologies.

Programme

REGISTRATION IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FULL DAY OR FOR THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON SESSION SEPARATELY

 

Timing 

Topic

Spreakers

MORNING SESSION

09:00 - 09:30Welcome and Introduction 
09:30 - 10:00Additive manufacturing for electrical machinesProf. Peter Sergeant, Universiteit Gent
10:00 - 10:20Printing Fe-Si (soft ferromagnet) from MagnetAMThomas Kairet, Additive Manufacturing Engineer, Sirris
10:20 - 10:30Coffee break 
10:30 - 10:50Loaded NdFeB wires by FDMGuido Heunen, Senior Engineer Additive Manufacturing, Sirris
10:50 - 11:10True DFAM: Simulation, Optimization, and Machine Learning for First-Time-Right DesignErin Kuci, Senior Research Engineer, Cenaero
11:10 - 11:30Modelling of Sirris magnetic materials in electrical machinesSetareh Gorji Ghalamestani, Project Engineer Metals, Sirris
11:30 - 11:50Mitigation of defects in mechanically brittle Fe-6.5wt%Si soft magnetic alloy produced by laser powder bed fusionSimon Van Roy, Space4Relaunch project
11:50 - 12:10Microwave enhanced recovery of Rare Earth Elements and plastic from Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment's and re-use in Additive Manufacturing of novel magnetic componentsOlivier JAY, Managing Director of FADDTORY
12:30 - 14:00Sandwich lunch 

AFTERNOON SESSION

14:00 - 14:30The 3DOP project: Moving AM to production together Gert Claes, Senior Engineer Additive Manufacturing Sirris
14:30 - 15:00Magnet to Magnet: Bridging Circularity and InnovationJosé Pinheiro-Torres, CEO of N9VE 
15:00 - 15:30Coffee break 
15:30 - 16:30Brainstorming and idea activation about new collaboration 

Date

19 February 2025 09:00 - 16:30

Location

Sirris & Agoria
A6K | Advanced Engineering Center
Square des Martyrs, 1
6000 Charleroi
Belgium

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Price

No cost, but sign-up is mandatory

Language

English

Status

Closed

Experts

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Setareh Gorji Ghalamestani
Contact

Date

19 February 2025 09:00 - 16:30

Location

Sirris & Agoria
A6K | Advanced Engineering Center
Square des Martyrs, 1
6000 Charleroi
Belgium

Google maps

Price

No cost, but sign-up is mandatory

Language

English

Status

Closed