
Additive Manufacturing @ BMW Group
The way we build cars is changing fast. New requirements and evolving regulations mean every step of vehicle production needs re-evaluation.
Building on the success of its inaugural event, the Automotive Circle Conference: “Additive Manufacturing @ BMW Group” on May 19–20, 2026 will once again unite engineers, researchers, and decision makers to explore how Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology can transform the entire value chain — from prototyping to series production. A special highlight will be the Tour of the BMW Group Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim (Germany), offering an exclusive first-hand look at one of the industry’s most advanced AM facilities.
AM technology has already proven its worth in many other fields, offering unparalleled opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and performance optimization. It is now ready to transform high-volume vehicle production. Are you ready to participate into the conversation about how this technology will redefine the future of car production? Then join us and become part of this growing community.
Conference Program
| 8:30 AM | Welcome and Conference introduction | Junaid Sheikh, Automotive Circle, DE |
| 8:45 AM | Integration of Additive Manufacturing at BMW Group | Timo Göbel, BMW Group, DE |
| 9:00 AM | Keynote – How can AM enable modern innovations? | Ralf Schwenger, HEAD GmbH, AT |
Session 1: Scaling Strategies |
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| 9:30 AM | Additive Manufacturing as a System Enabler: Rethinking Vehicle Architecture for the Next Generation of Mobility | Vicky Zhang, PIX Moving, CN |
| 10:00 AM | BMW Group’s Next Level in WAAM Automation for Series Production | Dr. Tobias Hauser, BMW Group, DE; Stefanus Bosch, BMW Group, DE |
| 10:30 AM |
Meet the Speakers | Exhibition | Coffee and contacts |
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Session 2 : Automotive AM Ecosystem |
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| 11:00 AM | BMW Group’s Next Level in AM with Integrated Polymer Systems. | Melissa Jech, BMW Group, DE; Dr. Maximilian Meixlsperger, BMW Group, DE |
| 11:30 AM | From Formula 1 to Job 1: Accelerating Product Development and Manufacturing through Metal AM | Christian Hertrich. Ford Racing, US; Andrew Cunningham, Nikon SLM, DE |
| 12:00 PM | A System-Based Framework for Additive Manufacturing Infrastructure Design | Hanwoo On, Hyundai, KR; Juseok Yang, Hyundai, KR |
| 12:30 PM | Technological Evolution and Future Prospects of Automotive Development Enabled by Additive Manufacturing | Noriyuki Shiwaku, Nissan Motor Co、Ltd JP |
| 1:00 PM |
Meet the Speakers | Exhibition | Lunch |
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| 2:15 PM | Guided tour of the BMW Additive Manufacturing Campus
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Poster Session: AI in AM
Picknik, Dave Grant, US AI Build, Nikoleta Sidiropoulou, UK Technical University of Munich, Felix Riegger, DE |
| 6:15 PM |
Expected return to Hotel Leonardo | Get Together |
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| 7:00 PM |
Networking Dinner |
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Session 3 : Operationalizing AM |
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| 8:30 AM | Exploration of the Influence of Additive Manufacturing Design Potentials on Vehicle Conception | Dr. Daniel Fuchs, Volkswagen AG, DE |
| 9:00 AM | Additive Manufacturing to the Next Level: Leveraging New Technologies for Higher Quality and Productivity | Christoph Rom, Robert Bosch GmbH, DE |
| 9:30 AM | Continuous Innovation in the Series Production of Vehicle Parts in the Automotive Sector | Mario Meszaros, Knaus Tabbert AG, DE; Dr. Tobias Todzy, FARSOON Europe GmbH, DE |
| 10:00 AM |
Meet the Speakers | Exhibition | Coffee and contacts |
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Session 4 : Industrializing AM |
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| 10:45 AM | Additive Manufacturing of Large Die Inserts for HPDC – The Way to Serial Manufacturing | Martin Bock, Audi AG, DE; Annbritt Hagenah, Volkswagen Group, DE |
| 11:15 AM | AM at GM – Implementations Today with An Eye to the Future | Paul Wolcott, General Motors Company, US; Brennon White, General Motors Company, US |
| 11:45 AM | SLM under extreme conditions: New perspectives for Automotive Materials through High Laser Power and Advanced System Technology | Dr. Jan Sander, Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG; DE Michael Heilingloh, Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG; DE |
| 12:15 PM | Liquid-Cooled Inverter Heatsink Manufactured by Aluminium Binder Jetting | Insei Son, Ricoh company Ltd., UK; Enrico Gallino, Ricoh Printing Solutions Europe Ltd, UK |
| 12:45 PM |
Meet the Speakers | Exhibition | Lunch |
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Session 5 : Synergies Within Additive |
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| 2:00 PM | Lightweight Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Rocker for EV Battery Side-Impact Protection Powered by CFIP Technology | Marc Crescenti, REINFORCE3D, ES |
| 2:30 PM | Breaking the Mould – How Computational Design and indirect AM are Opening New Doors for Mass Production Castings | Rupert Sexton, Sylatech, UK; Matthias Steinbusch, Voxeljet, UK |
| 3:00 PM |
Farewell |
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| 3:15 PM |
End of the Conference |
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Review
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Participation details
Ralf Anderhofstadt
Daimler Truck AG | Daimler Buses GmbH
Sangdon Bae
Hyundai Group
Martin Bock
AUDI AG
Dr. Alexander Grimm
BMW Group
Raphael Koch
Ford Research & Innovation Center
Noriyuki Shiwaku
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd
Marc Travesset
SEAT S.A.
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