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Members

We are member-driven and proud to bring together ecosystem partners operating in Finland and abroad.

Ecosystem Appliers

Ecosystem Value Chain

3DSTEP
3DStep serves Finnish and European industries with innovative 3D printing services in production, training and design.
Addinor
PLM Group / RAND Finland is a product development software reseller and expert and an official partner of Dassault Systemes. The company’s software makes it possible to design, simulate, manage and test products in a modern way – on the cloud or on premise. RAND Finland’s product portfolio includes 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, CATIA, ENOVIA as well as SIMULIA software Abaqus, PowerFLOW, Simpack and CST Studio Suite.
Apricon
Apricon has been a partner of TRUMPF Laser – a market and technology leader in machine tools and lasers for industrial manufacturing – in Finland and Baltic countries for over 20 years.
Carl Zeiss Oy
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions.
Evomax
Evomax Oy is a company that supplies solutions that increase productivity in the machine tool, injection molding and automation industry. Evomax offers CNC machine tools, metal 3D printing, injection molding machines, accessories and automation.
Fenno3D
Fenno3D, your go-to destination for all your 3D printing needs. Fenno3D is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for businesses looking to harness the power of 3D printing.
Hexagon
Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. The company is putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.
Malvern Panalytical
The company is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory analytical instruments.
Metlab
Metlab Oy is an accredited material testing and research laboratory serving both in Finland and internationally.
miniFactory
MiniFactory is an industrial 3D printer manufacturer driven by passion for high-performance polymer 3D printing and the best results for industrial grade 3D printed parts.
Mitutoyo
Mitutoyo established 1934, is the leading manufacturer of precision measuring equipment, offering a huge range of products from calipers to CMM. We believe in building strong customer relationships are the fundamentals that keep us at the forefront of measurement technology. Precision is our profession.
Select AM
SelectAM provides an efficient cloud-based software solution to streamline the identification of parts for additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, supporting the user in finding business cases from large part inventories and to assess parts in the AM production workflow.
Tamspark
Palveleva kotimainen konetoimittaja, koneistuksesta 3D-tulostukseen.
Vossi
Vossi Group Oy is a smart production partner for metal workshops.

Ecosystem Research Organisations

Aalto University
Aalto University has been a pioneer in Additive Manufacturing since 1992. Current Materials to Products research group and ADDLAB – Aalto University Digital Design Laboratory continue this long tradition and have a team of dedicated researchers with over 100 Years of Combined AM Experience.
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) is a university of applied sciences that promotes the introduction of new technologies and innovations. TAMK FieldLab is an experiment and learning environment that enables experiments according to Industry 4.0. TAMK offers its learning environment and infrastructure for business and entrepreneur development cooperation to promote innovations and their commercialization.
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK)
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK) focuses on energy-efficient technology, business expertise in export, and modern healthcare and social welfare services, with approximately 3,700 students and 200 employees. The educational offerings encompass additive manufacturing design and production, utilizing plastic, composite, and metal printers. VAMK specializes in 3D printing of strong continuous fiber composites.

FAME MANAGEMENT BOARD

Tero Hämeenaho
Tero Hämeenaho
Chairperson of FAME 
Department Manager AMO & Business Development Manager
Etteplan
Tero Hämeenaho

I have a mechanical engineering,  project management and sales background at Etteplan. I have studied manufacturing technologies, participated DFMA and Additive Manufacturing projects. In my current role I’m working also a consultative tasks for our customers in business case creations and value analysis in AM. I’m thrilled to be able to work in a field of AM with the enthusiastic engineers. In my role as a Chairman of The Management board I’m trying to give the best guidance to the excellent FAME team and boost the AM improvements in Finland.

Juha Päivike
Juha Päivike
Vice Chairperson of FAME 
Director, Logistics Chain & Ecosystems
Wärtsilä
Juha Päivike

Experience of 20+ years at Wärtsilä in different roles from supply management, quality, production and project management. Key theme has been driving change and building networks of collaboration. Current responsibilities include manufacturing ecosystems at Wärtsilä with additive manufacturing being an integral part of it. Gearing up additive manufacturing successfully is about challenging status quo thus driving change with a network approach. This creates very dynamic and interesting environment to collaborate in FAME.

Martti Tryyki
Martti Tryyki
Design Manager, Machinery & Equipment Tampere
Elomatic Oy
Martti Tryyki

AM is close to my heart for creating optimized parts and structures to save weight and energy. As a manager of Machinery & Equipment department my goal is to increase our ability to find better solutions to  our customers’ engineering challenges.

Viivi Villa-Nuottajärvi
Viivi Villa-Nuottajärvi
Vice President, Research and Development
Valmet Oyj
Viivi Villa-Nuottajärvi

I am experienced technology leader with demonstrated history of working in the process technology industry. In my current position as a Vice President, Research and Development, I am accountable for all R&D across Valmet, continuing to develop Valmet’s R&D strategy and driving its execution. In Valmet, we see the possibilities of additive manufacturing as one of the production technologies to reduce emissions and consequently the carbon footprint of the part production and complete product life cycle.

Johannes Karjalainen
Johannes Karjalainen
Managing Director
AMEXCI
Johannes Karjalainen

As Managing Director, I’m responsible for building up AMEXCI’s capacity and competencies in Finland and integrating our operations to AMEXCI group activities. Our mission is to futureproof our Nordic industries. AMEXCI, together with its customers, develops a new generation of products where AM acts as an enabler for higher competitiveness and more sustainable production. Furthermore, AMEXCI offers a range of trainings and workshops to build successful business cases. We are member of FAME because AMEXCI believes in co-development, and we want to help Finnish industry to thrive with Additive Manufacturing.

Kalle Peltonen
Kalle Peltonen
VP Product & Proposal
Fastems
Kalle Peltonen

I’m currently leading pallet automation business at Fastems. My background is from production and have been working several management and development positions. Our passion is in manufacturing and automating of it in a way that we could provide customers annually 8760 hours – hours of the year. We see that AM will be one of key technologies which will transform manufacturing in next coming years especially when integrated with automation.

Jarmo Kastell
CEO
Delva
Toni Järvitalo
Founder
3D Formtech
Zoltan Toth
CEO
Fodesco
Tommi Uski
Tommi Uski
R&D Team Leader
Raute
Tommi Uski

I’m responsible for Nastola R&D team managing, invention, patent and IPR operations.

Roope Eskola
Director of R&D
Andritz
Mika Mustakangas
Technology Development Manager
Patria
Matti Saarinen
R&D Project and Portfolio Manager
Fastems
Heikki Selkälä
Production Development Manager
Ponsse

FAME OPERATIONAL BOARD

Tommi Bergström
Tommi Bergström
Manager, Engineering Analysis
Valmet Oyj
Tommi Bergström

I work as a Manager, Engineering Analysis in Valmet Flow Control. I’ve been involved in LPBF metal 3D-printing since 2017 in various R&D projects. Projects have been related to design improvements in valves, design for AM and topology optimization.

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Niko Sarapää
Vilpe
Vesa Marttila
Vesa Marttila
AM Engineer
AMEXCI
Jesse Louhola
Jesse Louhola
Design Engineer
Fastems
Jesse Louhola

My work includes designing the mechanical parts of the systems that are mostly related to robotics. Due to varying customer needs each case is quite unique with tailored solutions.

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Petri Pitkänen
Salon Metalelektro Oy
Lassi Syvänen
Lassi Syvänen
Senior Structural Analyst, Technical Analysis
Elomatic Oy
Lassi Syvänen

I have been working at Elomatic since November 2018 as a Senior Structural Analyst, Technical Analysis. Elomatic purchased FS Dynamics Finland, where I worked since March 2011 as a Senior Engineer, Structural Dynamics. The main topics have been structural static and dynamic analyses of metals and partly also composite structures. Before moving to consultancy services, I worked at Patria as a stress and verification engineer (1998-2011). The main projects were related to space programs and aircraft parts verification by analysis. I made my Tech.Lic. degree about the laminated composites in 2014. Since my graduation to MSc in 1991 at Tampere University of Technology, I worked as a teaching assistant in Applied Mechanics until 1998.

Iikka Rytkönen
Iikka Rytkönen
Specialist, Additive Manufacturing
Etteplan
Iikka Rytkönen

Sales and managing of AM related projects in customer interface. I am one of the founders of Etteplan’s AMO team and lead trainer in AM trainings provided. Co-development of Etteplan’s AM actions to being the best performing design-for-additive-manufacturing machine.

Tatu Syvänen
Tatu Syvänen
People Lead, Technology (R&D)
EOS Electro Optical Systems Finland Oy
Tatu Syvänen

I am currently People Lead of EOS oy Technology Vertical team, which is responsible for technology development of EOS metal materials, processes and solutions. I have 26 years work experience in EOS AM manufacturing systems, processes, metal materials and powders. I have knowhow and experience on product development, laser powder bed fusion, metallurgy, metals post processing (heat treatments), project management, statistical methods, leadership and management. My educational background is MSc in Materials Engineering & Science (Metals) from Tampere University of Technology.

Lauri Katajasalo
Lauri Katajasalo
Manufacturing Engineer, Production Development
Ponsse Plc
Lauri Katajasalo

I am currently a Manufacturing Engineer at Ponsse Plc. Main responsibilities are cabin assembly and wiring harness production development. First touch in 3D printing back in 2015, since then hardcore enthusiast and AM specialist at Ponsse.

Masi Tammela
Masi Tammela
AM Specialist
AMEXCI Oy
Masi Tammela

I am currently working as AM Specialist at AMEXCI Oy in Tampere. I am responsible for the production facility with metal L-PBF. I have studied in Aalto University and previously worked with metal AM on tool manufacturing.

Mika Vaskelainen
Mika Vaskelainen
Project Engineer
Patria Aviation Oy
Mika Vaskelainen

I work at Patria’s Aeronautical Engineering & Avionics department in various aviation related design projects performing and coordinating mechanical design tasks. I am also responsible for building up the additive manufacturing design, certification and manufacturing capabilities. I perform AM-tasks together with other AM-team members.

Jani Penttilä
Jani Penttilä
Laboratory Engineer
DEKRA
Jani Penttilä

I am materials science engineer with solid expertise in material testing of metallic components. Current focus areas consist of failure analysis and material characterization of different parts.

Lassi-Matti Nieminen
Lasse-Matti Nieminen
Sales Manager
3D Formtech
Lasse-Matti Nieminen

I’m responsible for management and development of sales and customer service funcions at 3D Formtech.

Juho Raukola
Juho Raukola
Innovation Expert (Additive Manufacturing)
Wärtsilä
Juho Raukola

I work as an Innovation Expert (Additive Manufacturing) in Manufacturing Excellence in Wärtsilä, leading our WHAM (Wärtsilä Hub for Additive Manufacturing) tribe, and as the Chairman of the  Advisory Board in FAME. I believe that only by doing we can show the different stakeholders why and how Additive can be utilized for creating better.

Santeri Varis
Santeri Varis
Additive Manufacturing Manager
ANDRITZ Savonlinna Works Oy
Santeri Varis

I’m working as an Additive Manufacturing Manager at ANDRITZ Savonlinna Works Oy focusing on large scale AM with WAAM technology. My interest towards AM arose while studying at LUT University, which led me to this role through Thesis Worker and Development Engineer vacancies.

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Markku Lindqvist
Delva
Toni Mahla
Toni Mahla
Senior Design Engineer
Citec Oy Ab
Toni Mahla

I am mechanical engineer specialized to 3D-machine- and device design. Experience from marine engine design (mainly fuel-, exhaust gas- and charge air system including calculation, modelling and drafting). Extensive knowledge from Siemens CAD- and PLM software.