Karl Mayer is organising a symposium on additive manufacturing in Germany, November 17, 2022.

The event will showcase innovative production methods along with their applications in research and industry from various different perspectives. Additive manufacturing enables completely new product solutions in many sectors, including the textile industry. The combination of 3D printing technology and textiles in particular is opening up previously unknown opportunities, including the ability to create both individual looks as well as specific functionalities.

There will be a broad exchange of information between designers, technology experts and product developers alike.Symposium guests can look forward to a very special innovation in the form of a technological solution for combining textile manufacturing with 3D printing in the roll-to-roll process.In addition to the live demonstration of the inline 3D printer, guests can have a guided tour of Karl Mayer and exclusive technical lectures, including presentations by 3D printer manufacturers and companies that already work with additive manufacturing processes. The presentations involve the latest developments in FDM, dispenser, SLA, TFP, and inline processes and materials, as well as applications for auxetic textiles, privacy cover and fashion.

3D printing allows a complete rethink on textile product design. Mass-produced articles complete with 3D-printed branding and functional elements are already firmly established in the world of sportswear.