About
Theme: Bridging Sector-Specific AM Certifications: Shared Standards and Post-Deployment Challenges
Organized by U.S. Commercial Service, ASTM International, ISO – International Organization for Standardization, and America Makes and in partnership with Mesago Formnext.
Held during Formnext 2025, this one-day summit brings together leading voices from government, industry, and standards organizations to explore how additive manufacturing (AM) is being industrialized across sectors—and what it will take to scale adoption in the years ahead.
Through keynotes, panel discussions, and a hands-on breakout workshop, the program will explore sector-specific approaches, success stories, and challenges in AM qualification and certification. What does it really take to bring AM parts into real-world applications? Who are the key decision-makers within organizations that need to be convinced? Topics will include:
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Emerging cross-sector needs in AM qualification and process certification
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How to implement and scale ISO/ASTM standards in high-performance industries
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Sector-specific case studies from aerospace, oil & gas, automotive, and semiconductors
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Insights from government and standards bodies on global alignment
This is your opportunity to engage directly with the organizations shaping the AM ecosystem and help build common ground for trusted, standards-based adoption.
Who Should Attend
This event is open to all involved in additive manufacturing—from engineering and operations to standards, policy, and strategy. We especially welcome:
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Executives, Engineers, and Technical Managers
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Quality & Certification Leads
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Standards professionals and government representatives
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Researchers, academics, and advisors in AM policy or adoption
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Anyone working to scale AM responsibly and cost-effectively
Why You Should Attend
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Gain first-hand insights from major OEMs, government officials, and standards leaders
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Understand how AM qualification challenges are being addressed across industries
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Explore real-world case studies and strategic opportunities for cross-sector alignment
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Take part in an interactive breakout workshop focused on selected ISO/ASTM standards with cross-industry relevance. In small groups, you’ll review key sections, explore real-world applications, and identify where further guidance is needed.
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Contribute your expertise and leave with practical takeaways for implementing AM at scale.
Registration Rate: $100.00
Free pass to Formnext 2025 included with registration for this event.
Agenda
| Start Time | Topic | Speakers |
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| 10:00 AM | Open Seating | |
| 10:30 AM | Opening Remarks | Mohsen Seifi (ASTM International) Andy Kireta (ASTM International) Gerhild Roth (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy) Shari Stout (U.S. Commercial Services/U.S. Consulate - Frankfurt) Marius Lakomiec (EOS) Sascha Wenzler (Mesago - Formnext) |
| 11:00 AM | Building the Standards Ecosystem: From Research to Reality | Martin White (ASTM International) |
| 11:20 AM | The Critical Role of Standardization & Supply Chain | Radu Donose (ASML Netherlands B.V.) |
| 11:40 AM | Additive Specific Standards for Metallic Skeletal Structures - Academic Perspective | Dr. Sophie Cox (Birmingham University) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch, Stretch, & Meet Others | |
| 1:00 PM | AM specification landscape at Siemens Energy | Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Piegert (Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co KG ) |
| 1:20 PM | A Qualification Methodology “Q³+” & AM Use Cases At Pratt & Whitney | Jesse Boyer (RTX - Pratt & Whitney) |
| 1:40 PM | Breakouts | Marius Lakomiec (EOS) Richard Freeman (Performance Review Institute (PRI)) Lauren Ednie, EngD (ASTM International) Klas Boivie (Additvantage AB) |
| 3:00 PM | Break, Refocus, & Rejoin the Group | |
| 3:15 PM | Summary of Breakouts | Breakout Session Leads |
| 3:45 PM | Fireside Chat: The Role of Standards, Building Secure and resilient supply chains | Christian Seidel (ASTM International) Kimberly Gibson (America Makes) Vincenzo Belletti (CECIMO) |
| 4:15 PM | Closing Remarks | Christian Seidel (ASTM International) |
| 4:30 PM | Networking and Wohlers contributor appreciation |
Speakers
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Chair ISO TC261, Global Manager Technology Funding & Standardization at EOS
Marius Lakomiec
ISO/EOS
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Vice President formnext
Sascha Wenzler
Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH
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Director, Technical Operations
Martin White
ASTM International
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Lead Architect
Radu Donose
ASML
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Founder & Consultant
Klas Boivie
Adivantage
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Deputy head of the office for National and International Standardization Policy, Patent Policy in the Digital and Innovation
Gerhild Roth
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
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Associate Professor in Healthcare Technologies
Sophie Cox
Birmingham University
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Vice President - Aerospace
Michael McNair
SAE Industry Technologies Consortia
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Department Lead Additive Manufacturing
Dr. Sebastian Piegert
Siemens Energy
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Industrial Base Integration Director
Kimberly Gibson
America Makes
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Sr. Tech. Fellow - Additive Manufacturing
Jesse Boyer
RTX – Pratt & Whitney
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Director of EU Public Affairs
Vincenzo Belletti
CECIMO
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Additive Manufacturing Project Engineer
Lauren Ednie
ASTM International
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Principal Commercial Officer
Shari Stout
U.S. Commercial Service – Frankfurt, Germany
U.S. Consulate –Frankfurt, Germany
Co-Chairs
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Strategic Implementation Consultant
Christian Seidel
Wohlers Associates
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Director, Technical Operations
Martin White
ASTM International
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Philpott-WPS Distinguished Professor & NCAME Director
Nima Shamsaei
Auburn University
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Vice President, Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs at ASTM International
Mohsen Seifi
ASTM International
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Chair ISO TC261, Global Manager Technology Funding & Standardization at EOS
Marius Lakomiec
ISO, EOS
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