Industrializing Additive Manufacturing
16–17 september 2026 | Nöjesfabriken i Karlstad
Lunch to lunch
AM Meet-up brings together manufacturing industry, technology providers, decision-makers and research organizations to share knowledge, experiences and practical solutions related to the industrialization of additive manufacturing.
The focus is not on visions and hype, but on what is actually required to scale production.
AM Meet-up 2026 is organized within On Demand 2033 in collaboration with Innovatum Science Park.
With its roots in research, academia and technology development, Innovatum strengthens the connection between knowledge environments and industrial implementation.
Last day to register: 11 September
Conference programme 2026
Day 1 – Wednesday, 16 September
11:00–12:00
Registration, Exhibition & Networking
12:00–13:00
Lunch
13:00–13:30
🎤 Welcome & Introduction
Presentation of exhibitors and opening remarks.
13:30–13:55
🎤 Industry Outlook: Why On-Demand Manufacturing Matters More Than Ever. Per Öster
Advisor, Defence Staff Support Unit
13:55–14:20
🎤 The Importance of Digital Inventory in ODM: What We’ve Learned So Far. Espen Sivertsen CEO, Ivaldi Group
14:20–15:00
Networking Break & Exhibition
15:00–15:25
🎤 Metal Cutting Tools Produced by AM – From R&D to Custom Products and Serial Production. Oskar Linde, Senior Development Engineer, Seco Tools
15:25–15:55
🎤 Industrial Cooperation.
Håkan Stake, Senior Director Business Development, Business Area Aeronautics, Saab
Mattias Hägglund, Technical Project Manager AM, BAE Systems Hägglunds
15:55–16:35
🎤 Design for Resilience: Building Stronger Supply Chains Through Machine Design, Re-engineering and On-Demand Manufacturing.
Amanda Sjöström
CEO, Switchgear
Azhan Hunain
Project Engineer, Camatec
16:35–16:40
Closing Remarks – Day 1
16:40–17:30
Exhibition, Demonstrations & Networking
17:30
Pre-Dinner Drinks
18:00
Conference Dinner
Day 2 – Thursday, 17 September
08:00–08:30
Registration, Exhibition & Networking
08:30–08:40
🎤 Welcome Back, recap from yesterday
08:40–09:05
🎤 Technology Trends: PBF and DED.
Ulf Lindhe,
Business Innovator & Additive Manufacturing Advisor
Mikael Schuisky, Chief Operating Officer Sandbacka Science Park
09:05–09:30
🎤 Industrial Case: WAAM in Practice. Eivind Vogel-Rödin
CEO, WAAMLabz
09:30–09:55
🎤 Leveraging DED to refurbish a labyrinth sealing using SSAB steel powder. Hanna Nilsson-Åhman, SSAB.
09:55–10:55
Coffee Break, Exhibition & Networking
10:55–11:20
🎤 Can regional AM supply chains improve resilience compared to global supply chains? Simulation based insights. Markus Eriksson, RISE
11:20–12:00
Panel Discussion
🎤 The Role of On-Demand Manufacturing in a Changing Global Landscape
Panelists include representatives from Saab, Ivaldi Group, Camatec, WAAMLabz and the Defence Staff.
12:00–12:10
Closing Reflections
12:10–13:00
Lunch & Exhibition
13:00
End of AM Meet-up 2026
Keynote speakers 2026
Ulf Lindhe,
Business Innovator and Additive Manufacturing Advisor
Per Öster, Advisor, Defence Staff Support Unit
Hanna Nilsson Åhman Application Engineer SSAB
Oskar Linde Senior Development Engineer Seco Tools
Azhan Hunain
Project Engineer Camatec
Mikael Schuisky, Chief Operating Officer Sandbacka Science Park
Espen Sivertsen, CEO Ivaldi Group
Markus Eriksson, Director for RISE Application Center Additive Manufacturing
Håkan Stake, Senior Director Business Development
Business Area Aeronautics SAAB
Mattias Hägglund, Technical Project Manager AM, BAE Systems Hägglunds
From first edition to a growing platform
Following a successful first edition in 2025, AM Meet-up returns in 2026 – in a larger and more accessible format.
For 2026:
- The event moves to Karlstad to accommodate more exhibitors and participants
- All activities take place indoors, reducing dependency on weather conditions
- The format expands from a one-day event to a lunch-to-lunch experience
- The event opens up for additional partners and broader international participation
The ambition is for AM Meet-up to grow into a recurring and established meeting place for the AM ecosystem in Sweden and the Nordics..
Theme: Industrializing AM
This year’s theme focuses on how additive manufacturing moves from prototyping and testing to stable, repeatable and profitable production.
Topics include:
- Scaling from prototype to series production
- Integration of AM into existing production environments
- Automation, quality assurance and repeatability
- Digital workflows, data and supply chains
- Industrial use cases and lessons learned
All presentations and panel discussions will be held in English..
Who should attend?
- AM Meet-up is aimed at:
- Manufacturing companies exploring or scaling additive manufacturing
- Suppliers of AM technology, materials and services
- OEMs and subcontractors
- Decision-makers, engineers and production managers
- Research organizations, innovation environments and clusters
- Stakeholders contributing to and strengthening the AM ecosystem
Whether you are early in your AM journey or already producing at scale, AM Meet-up is a platform for relevant insights and valuable new connections.
How to participate
There are several ways to engage in AM Meet-up 2026:
- Join as a visitor
- Exhibit technology or solutions
- Participate as a partner
- Contribute as a keynote speaker
registration is open
Take your place at AM Meet-up 2026
Secure your participation as a visitor, exhibitor or partner and be part of the conversation on how additive manufacturing is moving into industrial production..
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