At drupa 2016, the 3D fab + print touchpoint organized by Netherlands-based KCI Publishing will form a meeting ground where thought leaders, industry professionals, exhibitors, and visitors working in both the 2D printing/packaging production, and 3D printing industries can come together to discuss thought-provoking ideas, share technologies, and knowledge.
The objective of the touchpoint is to encourage new technological integrations, even leading to new brand and production collaborations and partnerships between these three important industries. In this way, the 2D printing and packaging production industries will be able to come along and examine not only their present potential, which may not as yet have been fully realized, but also be able to look at what 3D printing has to offer their businesses both now and for the future.
The touchpoint will encompass a daily schedule of interactive presentation sessions. Companies such as SDD/AMR Europe, Gartner, Doob, Smithers, and Massivit will address themes such as: what 3D technologies are relevant to the 2D printing and packaging production industries?; what added business potential is there for 2D printing services to integrate 3D printing into their available services?; and what opportunities does 3D printing represent as a new business model?
In addition overviews will be given of 3D printing and 3D printing service bureaus; technology trends with case studies (including those for traditional 2D printer manufacturers); and new business opportunities.
Presentations will also be given on 3D market forecasts and how these relate to 2D printing manufacturers in terms of market drivers and inhibitors, both consumer and enterprises, and market trends.
“drupa’s realignment is shifting the focus towards innovation in the sector and providing a special platform for pioneering interdisciplinary technologies like 3D printing. It was important for us to pick up and focus on this topical issue. The potential of 3D printing in many vertical markets shouldn’t be underestimated. In particular, spare parts for mechanical engineering or packaging design offer huge opportunities for machine builders, users and also print providers,” said Sabine Geldermann, Director of drupa.
