Le Havre
Cité Numérique du Havre, 20 Quai Frissard, 76600 Le Havre
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Additive Manufacturing Symposium in Normandy
The FAN Community is pleased to invite you to its annual symposium, which will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Cité Numérique in Le Havre.
A day to network and exchange ideas with key players in the additive manufacturing industry in Normandy. Come discover the full range of activities and hear firsthand accounts from various sectors: aerospace, defense, space, automotive, crafts, and more…
Program:
- 8:30 AM – Welcome coffee
- 9:00 AM – Opening
- 9:15 AM – Keynote Address (Polyméris & FAN)
- Analysis of trends and innovations observed at Formnext 2025: new materials, emerging technologies, and significant developments in polymers and metal processing.
- 09:45 – Roundtable: Simple & “low-tech” design with high ROI
- Focus on accessible and effective applications: tooling optimization, non-structural parts, workshop amenities, prototype molds…
With MECA HP · SAB Industries · IMT Nord Europe - AM maturity assessment for SMEs (CESI): a dedicated session to help companies structure their AM approach.
- Focus on accessible and effective applications: tooling optimization, non-structural parts, workshop amenities, prototype molds…
- 11:00 – Break
- 11:30 – Exhibitor pitches
- NAE, NextMove, Polyméris, ERM, IMT Nord Europe, Lynxter, Volum-e
- 12:15 – Lunch & networking
- 2:15 PM – Afternoon: High-tech, high-value-added applications
- Volum-e – LPBF metal additive manufacturing
Update on recent innovations in LPBF metal printing and the challenges of production monitoring. - ERM – Alternative solutions in additive manufacturing
Overview of complementary processes: metal binder jetting (Tritone), DED wire (Meltio manufacturing/repair), and large-format printing for oversized parts (Caracol). - IMT Nord Europe – AM/AI & AM hybridization
Work on process hybridization (3D printing, CNC, laser) and the contribution of digital technology/AI to the production line. - Lynxter – 3D Silicone
Exploring the possibilities offered by 3D silicone printing for flexible, waterproof, and functional parts. - Arkema – PA11 New Gen
Presentation of a new material for powder printers, highlighting performance gains and improved reusability. - MSC Scanning – RESTORE Project
Feedback on sustainable reconditioning processes, with a focus on continuous scanning during manufacturing to ensure quality.
- Volum-e – LPBF metal additive manufacturing
- 4:20 PM – Review of the CESI questionnaire
- 4:30 PM – Closing & reception
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