About the Workshop
As additive manufacturing (AM) accelerates toward industrial-scale adoption, the need for robust standards, rigorous qualification pathways, and trusted certification protocols has never been greater.
To tackle this challenge, join us in radiant Linares, Spain for a one-day workshop, hosted in collaboration with ASTM International and the University of Jaén. In a city where tradition and technology quietly intertwine, the “Advancing Additive Manufacturing: Workshop on Standardization, Qualification & Certification” workshop brings together leading experts from industry, academia, and government to explore the state-of-the-art in AM standardization, qualification, and certification.
Set in the heart of Andalusia, Linares was once a mining powerhouse. Today, it is emerging as a hub for advanced engineering and research—anchored by the Higher Polytechnic School of the University of Jaén, which blends over a century of technical tradition with cutting-edge facilities on a modern scientific-technological campus.
Whether you’re a researcher, engineer, or policymaker, this interactive forum will equip you with the insights and tools needed to shape the future of AM implementation in high-stakes industries.
What to Expect
Participants will:
- Explore the latest in AM processes, terminology, and standards development
- Gain insights into current challenges in qualification and certification
- Engage directly with global leaders from industry and academia
- Identify research needs and emerging best practices
- Walk away with actionable strategies for incorporating standards into R&D and production
Registration
Registration for this workshop is complimentary, but spaces are limited. Registration closes May 23, 2025.
Reserve your seat today to be part of this essential conversation on advancing AM standardization and certification.
Tentative Program Agenda
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| Morning | ⇒ Qualification Fundamentals Application-Based Qualification |
| ⇒ Fatigue-Critical Applications | |
| Break | |
| ⇒ Strategy for Implementation of AM in the Spanish Armed Forces | |
| ⇒ Applications and Future Trends for AM in Space | |
| ⇒ Approach for AM Process Qualification for Product Certification | |
| Afternoon | Panel Discussion: ⇒ Industry Needs – Challenges and Opportunities |
| Evening | ⇒ Site Visit: NOVAINDEF |
| ⇒ Optional Networking Session |
Speakers
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ASTM International, Vice President of Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs
Mohsen Seifi
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Auburn University, Director of the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence
Nima Shamsaei
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ASTM International, AM CoE Director of Business Development and Strategic Relations
Sergio Sanchez
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NOVAINDEF, CTO
Fernando Lasagni
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CiTD, Managing Director
Marta Garcia-Cosio
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CETEMET, Coordinator of Advanced Materials
Julia Ureña
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The Advanced Center for Aerospace Technologies (CATEC), Head of Testing & Advanced Processes
Carlos Galleguillos
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Spanish Navy, Head of Auxiliary Machinery Area at Maintenance Department of Spanish Navy Arsenal in Cádiz
Raúl Torres Fernández
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MELTIO, Head of Research and Development
Lukas Hoppe
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University of Jaén, Head Research Group INGDISIG JAEN
Cristina Martín Doñate
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University of Jaén, Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science
Cristóbal José Carmona del Jesús
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General Dynamics European Land Systems, Customer Service Director and Head of the Seville plant
Plácido Puentedura
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Commander, Spanish Air Force
David Pérez-Jara
Travel & Accommodation
Linares is easily accessible by train or coach from Madrid, Málaga, and Granada—making it a convenient destination whether you’re coming from elsewhere on the Iberian Peninsula or abroad.
The city blends the charm of small-town Andalusia with the energy of a university research hub. From historic architecture to contemporary cafés, Linares offers a distinctly Spanish setting for both focused learning and relaxed exploration.
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