FAME Symposium 2025 – Call for Abstracts

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6.2.2025

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FAME Symposium 2025 – Empowering Innovation Through Additive Manufacturing

Join us for the first-ever FAME Symposium, a dynamic event bridging industry-driven research and practical innovation in additive manufacturing. This symposium is designed for professionals, researchers, and students eager to explore real-world applications, cutting-edge technologies, and collaborative solutions that drive progress in the industry.

The program focuses on applied research, development, and industrial challenges, offering valuable insights through keynote and technical presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Event Details:

Date: 13th and 14th of May 2025
Venue: Tampere University, Hervanta Campus
Audience: Industry representatives, researchers, and master’s/PhD students
Event Focus: Technical presentations with a practical, hands-on approach

Event Highlights:

Keynote and technical presentations
Panel discussions and Q&A sessions
Innovation workshops
Networking opportunities
Design challenge for students – “Printathon” – learn more here

Who Should Apply:

Industry Professionals and Company Representatives
Researchers and Academics
Graduate and Postgraduate Students
Innovators and Startups in Additive Manufacturing

Key Sessions & Symposium Focus Areas:

Current Trends in Additive Manufacturing – Hands-on insights into today’s advancements in metal and polymer AM.

Focus Areas:

Quality Control & Assurance
Printing Speed & Efficiency
Post-Processing Automation
Novel materials and applications

Emerging Technologies Shaping the Future – Explore groundbreaking innovations set to transform additive manufacturing.

Focus Areas:

Generative AI
Multi-Material Printing

Business and Innovation in Additive Manufacturing – Uncover strategies for commercial success and sustainable growth in AM.

Focus Areas:

Business Models & Customization
Sustainability & Circular Economy
Local vs. Distributed Manufacturing
Inventors & Innovations

Registration and Fees*	All accepted speakers must register for the symposium. A participation fee applies to all attendees, including speakers. Fee Structure: Participation fee 250 € Accepted Speakers and Workshop Organizers: Discounted rate of 150 € Included in the fee: Refreshments during coffee breaks Lunches on conference days Admission to the conference dinner on the first evening
Presentation Formats	Oral Presentations (Technical Talks) Poster Presentations Innovation Workshops
Abstract Submission Guidelines	General Guidelines for all types of presentations Submit in PDF format through this form. Deadline for Submission: March 28, 2025 Abstract length: 300 words Language: English Oral Presentations and Poster Presentations Include: Title, Author(s), Affiliation, and Keywords The abstract should concisely present the purpose, methods, key findings, and industry relevance of your work in additive manufacturing. Figures and Tables: One figure or table may be included within the abstract to support key points. Figures/tables must have clear captions, and they must fit within the word limit. Innovation workshops: Hands-on workshop proposals are welcome on the FAME Symposium’s theme and sub-topics related to additive manufacturing. Workshops are 45-60-minute sessions designed to actively engage participants in practical applications, innovative technologies, or industry challenges. The proposer is fully responsible for organizing the workshop, while the symposium organizers will allocate the time slot and venue. Workshops may include live demonstrations of AM technologies, interactive problem-solving sessions, or collaborative design and development activities. The innovation workshop presentation should include the outlining of the title, purpose, format, and what is expected from the workshop participants.
Evaluation Criteria	Relevance to Symposium Themes Innovation and Originality Technical Depth and Clarity
Submission through	Link to submit your abstract and/or workshop topic: https://link.webropol.com/s/famesymposiumsubmission
Submission deadline	28.03.2025
Speaker Benefits	Showcase your work to industry leaders and researchers Engage in valuable networking and collaboration opportunities Discounted rate of symposium participation
Language	English
Important Dates	Abstract Submission Deadline: March 28th, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: April 4th, 2025 Final Presentation Submission Deadline: May 6th, 2025 Symposium Dates: 13th and 14th of May 2025

*Fees are according to the payment terms and conditions: https://fame3d.fi/payment-terms-and-conditions/

Organizing committee from FAME Research Subgroup: Dr. Francesco Trevisan (Wärtsilä), Dr. Hossein Mokhtarian (TAU), Dr. Shahriar Bakrani Balani (TAU), Prof. Antti Järvenpää (Oulu University), Dr. Pekka Ketola (3DStep), Dr. Sini Metsä-Kortelainen (DIMECC/FAME), Dr. Kari Mäntyjärvi (Oulu University)

Contact Information:
For inquiries, please contact Dr. Sini Metsä-Kortelainen at sini.metsa-kortelainen@dimecc.com.

We look forward to your contributions and participation in Empowering Innovation Through Additive Manufacturing at the FAME Symposium!