Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technology- Access for SMEs

Join us at the Hertha Ayrton Centre at Sheffield Hallam University to find out more about the potential of additive manufacturing and 3D printing from an end-user's prospective; its benefits, challenges and current/future trends. We will provide details of routes to regional and national funding to help your business introduce or make use of additive manufacturing and 3D printing in partnership with the University. It includes a tour of our facilities and there will be representatives from additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology and software companies.

Is this event for you?

If any of the statements below chime with your thoughts or concerns, then this event is for you.

• Can additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology really improve my business’s productivity and profitability?
• I’m thinking of introducing additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology into my business for the first time, but I need to know what challenges may lay ahead?
• The additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies I ideally need for my business are too expensive right now to invest in and I need a partner with the technology to work with.
• My business already operates additive manufacturing and 3D printing processes, but we need additional support to accurately measure, test and evaluate their outputs.

Why SHU?

Sheffield Hallam University has a proud and successful history in supporting local companies with their product development and engineering challenges. We have gained significant experience with additive manufacturing and 3D printing over many years. Moreover, we understand the complexities and concerns of moving from or complementing traditional product prototyping and manufacturing processes with new and fast developing digital technologies. This experience has been gained by continuing to acquire and operate the latest additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology and software and using them to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for our partners.

We look forward to meeting you!