Global AM Summit 2025 to be held in Singapore this October
The Global AM Summit 2025 is a two-day summit that will explore how Additive Manufacturing and digital technologies are transforming industries, enabling scalable production and driving circular manufacturing. The event is scheduled to take place from October 16 to 17, at the Peridot in Singapore EXPO.
The event consists of five tracks across two days:
16 October: Track 1 – Additive Manufacturing: A Global Outlook
As global manufacturing deals with escalating trade tensions and the resurgence of protectionist policies, the Additive Manufacturing industry faces both unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities. Recent tariff hikes have disrupted supply chains and increased production costs, prompting companies to re-evaluate their sourcing strategies and explore localised manufacturing solutions.
In this complex landscape, the session will convene experts from various regions to share insights into how their local ecosystems are navigating these dynamics. Discussions will encompass regional advancements, policy responses, and the strategic integration of Additive Manufacturing to enhance resilience and competitiveness in the face of global economic shifts.
Speakers include Dr Terry Wohlers, Distinguished Fellow of Advanced Manufacturing, Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International; Matthias Schmidt-Lehr, Managing Partner, AM Power; Arno Held, Managing Partner, AM Ventures; Ehsan Toyserkani, Director, Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Lab; Kitty Wang, Founder, 3D Science Valley; and Joris Peel, Vice President Consulting, Additive Manufacturing Research.
16 October: Track 2 – Agile & Distributed Manufacturing with AM
In an era marked by geopolitical volatility, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer demands, agility has become a strategic imperative for manufacturers. This session will explore how Additive Manufacturing empowers decentralised production models to enhance responsiveness and resilience and enables organisations to adopt “glocalised” manufacturing strategies, producing on-demand closer to the point of need while adhering to quality standards.
This session will feature real-world case studies and expert insights on how distributed manufacturing with Additive Manufacturing is reshaping supply chain strategies and future-proofing operations.
Speakers include Dr Terry Wohlers, Distinguished Fellow of Advanced Manufacturing, Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International; Nicholas Mulé, Director of Additive Manufacturing, Boeing; Shrinivas Shetty, Chief Executive Officer, OIC International; Jeff Herman, CEO & Founder of Fabric8Labs; and Benjamin Moey, Vice President of New Ventures, ST Engineering.
16 October: Track 3 – Digital Workflows for Smart Manufacturing
As the production environment evolves into smart and more connected systems, Additive Manufacturing is playing a pivotal role in enabling end-to-end digital workflows, from AI-driven design and generative engineering to digital twins and real-time process monitoring.
This session will explore how Additive Manufacturing is integrating into the broader wave of industry digital transformation. It will highlight how Additive Manufacturing systems, powered by data and machine learning, are unlocking new levels of customisation, scalability, and operational intelligence.
Speakers include Dr David W Rosen, Principal Scientist, A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing & Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology; Lior Polak, Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder, Assembrix; Andre Wegner, Chief Executive Officer, Authentise; Daniel Tan, Chief Technology Officer, Pelagus 3D; and Hardik Dobariya, Chief Product Officer and Co-founder, Factorem.
17 October: Track 4 – Scaling AM: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Industrialisation
While Additive Manufacturing has demonstrated immense potential in prototyping and customised production, scaling it for high-volume industrial use remains a complex challenge.
This session will examine what it takes to move Additive Manufacturing from cutting-edge innovation to widespread industrial adoption. It will spotlight real-world case studies across sectors and highlight the challenges that companies need to overcome when scaling AM technologies. From overcoming material and certification constraints to building robust supply ecosystems, this session will uncover what is required in order to close the gap between promise and production.
Speakers include Matthias Schmidt-Lehr, Managing Partner, AM Power; Alex Monino, Senior Vice President & General Manager, HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions; Eddie Andrews, Commercial Director, 3T Additive Manufacturing; Behrang Poorganji, Vice President of Technology, Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Inc; and Vincent Yang, General Manager, BLT Shenzhen.
17 October: Track 5 – The Role of AM in Sustainability
As manufacturers strive to reduce their environmental impact, Additive Manufacturing offers significant advantages in material efficiency, energy usage, and waste reduction.
This session will explore how Additive Manufacturing supports decarbonisation goals and delve into AM’s contributions to the circular economy, including the reuse and recycling of materials and innovations in bio-based and low-impact materials. From design to end-of-life, this session will showcase how Additive Manufacturing is helping industries build cleaner, more responsible manufacturing systems for the future.
Speakers include Kelvin Zin, Director, A*STAR Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC); Lennard Stoever, President & Co-founder, Zellerfeld Shoe Company Inc; Dr Du Hongjian, Co-founder, Circrete; Andrew Walker, Chief Commercial Officer, Evove; and Lola Vars, Head of Product, Sperra.
Those interested in attending can register for the event here.
