Welcome to our 2nd Aconity3D USER Conference

We are delighted to welcome you to the 2nd Aconity3D USER Conference.
Join us for two days of insightful discussions, cutting-edge applications, and valuable networking with experts and users from across the additive manufacturing community. 

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Program Overview

Day 1

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

DAS LIEBIG, Liebigstraße 19, 52070 Aachen

08:30

Check-In and Coffee Reception
09:00

Welcome

Dr. Yves Hagedorn, Aconity3D GmbH, Herzogenrath

Talks

09:30

Beam Shaping and Process Control in Laser Powder Bed Fusion: Unlocking Potential for Additive Manufacturing

Dr. Tim Lantzsch, Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen
09:50

How Open Access Enabled Us to Succeed in an Industry Dominated by "Black Boxes"

Hunter Taylor, Trusted Metal LLC, El Paso
10:10

Processing of Magnesium WE43 in PBF-LB/M at IR and NIR Laser Wavelengths — Challenges, System and Process Development

Arvid Abel, Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.
Coffee Break  ·  10:30 – 11:00
11:00

AM in Real-Life Repair & Production Lines at Everllence SE

Simon Vervoort, Everllence SE, Augsburg
11:20

Potentials of Micro Laser-Based Powder Bed Fusion for the Fabrication of Sophisticated Parts

Dr. Dominic Bartels, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
11:40

New Laser Sources for Additive Manufacturing

Philipp Kurze, IPG Photonics GmbH & Co. KG, Burbach
Lunch Break  ·  12:00 – 13:30
13:30

Spatially Resolved Temperature Measurements via Integration of Multi-wavelength Pyrometry in LPBF

César Terrazas-Nájera, The University of Texas at El Paso
13:50

Increasing Productivity in Laser-Based Powder Bed Fusion of Plastics Using Defocused Gaussian Beams

Joseph Hofmann, Technical University of Munich
14:10

Dynamic Process Control: Fusing Pyrometry and Thermal Simulation for Dynamic L-PBF Control

Tobias Baranzke, Aconity3D GmbH, Herzogenrath
Coffee Break  ·  14:30 – 15:00
15:00

Multi-Scale Closed-Loop Thermal Control in Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Dr. Michael Robert Tucker, ETH Zürich
15:20

Adaptive LPBF Parameter Optimization via Volumetric Fields in Autodesk Fusion

Lukas Fuhrmann, Autodesk GmbH, Parsberg
15:40

Powder Bed Fusion in Toolmaking: From Troubleshooting to Solution

Mehrdad Mehrbakhsh, FGW — Forschungsgemeinschaft Werkzeuge und Werkstoffe e.V., Remscheid
16:00

Day 1 Wrap Up

Dr. Yves Hagedorn, Aconity3D GmbH, Herzogenrath

Evening Event

19:00

Dinner and Networking Event

Ratskeller Aachen, Markt 40, 52064 Aachen

Day 2

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Aconity3D Headquarters, An den Glaswerken 2, 52134 Herzogenrath

08:45

Check-In
09:00

Start into the Day with Cocktail Reception

Workshops

Session 1 09:45

Choose one of the following parallel workshops:

Introduction to Dyndrite — Using the GUI

Dyndrite Team

 1 h Max 40

A hands-on introduction to Dyndrite's Additive CAM software — after a short presentation you'll explore the GUI and run a guided tutorial in pairs. Ideal for anyone wanting to understand Dyndrite's value proposition and the role of automation in part qualification.

● Bring a laptop (the larger the screen the better)   |   Location: Open-Plan Office

Data Preparation with Netfabb

Aconity3D Team

 1 h Max 15

Learn how to prepare your build data efficiently using Autodesk Netfabb — from mesh repair and support generation to slicing and export. This workshop walks you through a practical data-preparation workflow so your files are print-ready with confidence.

● No requirements   |   Location: Student Office

AconityCONTROL

Aconity3D Team

 1 h Max 10

Dive into closed-loop process control with AconityCONTROL — understand the controller architecture, thermal emission signals, and current results for density optimization. Includes a live demonstration at the AconityMIDI where you'll see the controller in action.

● No requirements   |   Location: Conference Room 02 + AconityMIDI

AconityWIRE Fundamentals

Aconity3D Team & BCT

 1 h Max 20

Get introduced to the AconityWIRE system and its digital process chain for repair applications — including AconityCommand and the OpenARMS workflow. A joint session with BCT featuring live data preparation and open discussion.

● No requirements   |   Location: Conference Room 01

Coffee Break  ·  10:45 – 11:00
Session 2 11:00

Choose one of the following parallel workshops:

Learning Dyndrite — The Power of Automation

Dyndrite Team

 1 h Max 40

Discover why automation is essential for scaling metal AM — learn to build automated build recipes with Python and explore Volumetric Segmentation for improved machine efficiency and part quality. Hands-on session in pairs using Dyndrite LPBF Pro.

● Bring a laptop (the larger the screen the better)   |   Location: Open-Plan Office

Scripting in AconitySTUDIO & Multiscan in LPBF

Aconity3D Team

 1 h Max 20

Get an overview of scripting capabilities in AconitySTUDIO — from basic concepts to standard use cases and best practices. The session includes a presentation, group discussion, and a hands-on example if time allows.

● No requirements   |   Location: Conference Room 01

Best Practice in Process Development

Aconity3D Team

 1 h Max 8

A structured introduction to LPBF process development — from single-track studies to complex parts, covering parameter tuning, defect mitigation, and stable process windows. Theory meets real-world case studies with actionable guidelines for new and existing materials.

● No requirements   |   Location: Metallography Lab + AconityMINI

Multimaterial Processing Using Selective Powder Deposition

Schaeffler Special Machinery Team

 1 h Max 8

Explore the fundamentals of multi-material LPBF — from suitable material combinations and process strategies to machine setup and powder handling. Includes a live demonstration on our Aconity machine.

● No requirements   |   Location: Conference Room 02 + AconityMIDI+

Lunch Break  ·  12:00 – 13:00
Session 3 13:00

Choose one of the following parallel workshops:

Learning Dyndrite — M&P Development: Support-Free Low Overhang Builds

Dyndrite Team

 1 h Max 40

Learn how to create support-free builds at overhangs below 20° using Dyndrite LPBF Pro — including multi-parameter-set strategies and automated parameter creation. Hands-on session focused on developing thin-wall, high-yield parameter sets.

● Bring a laptop (the larger the screen the better)   |   Location: Open-Plan Office

Beyond Excel: Smarter Data & Quality Management in AM

amsight Team

 1 h Max 20

Move beyond spreadsheets — learn how to digitalize your AM data management and optimize processes through structured data analytics. Includes an interactive demo of the amsight platform with current challenges and best practices.

● No requirements   |   Location: Conference Room 02

Advanced AconityWIRE Applications

Aconity3D Team

 1 h Max 5–7

Go deeper with AconityWIRE — explore w-LMD process insights, work hands-on with AconityANALYZE DED process data, and walk through a repair case using OpenARMS. Small group, directly at the machine.

● No requirements   |   Location: At the AconityWIRE

Scripting in AconitySTUDIO & Multiscan in LPBF — Part 2

Aconity3D Team

 1 h Max 20

The extended continuation of the AconitySTUDIO scripting and multiscan workshop — with more time for in-depth discussion and a hands-on examples. Recommended for those who attended Part 1 in Session 2.

● No requirements (Part 1 recommended)   |   Location: Conference Room 01

Company Visit

14:15

Shuttle Transfer to Pulsar Photonics
14:45

Company Visit at Pulsar Photonics

Alte Würselener Str. 13, 52080 Aachen
16:45

Shuttle to Aconity3D Headquarters

An den Glaswerken 2, 52314 Herzogenrath

Closing & What's Next

17:15

Outlook

Dr. Yves Hagedorn, Aconity3D GmbH, Herzogenrath

*The program is subject to change.

 

Getting There

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Day 1 - Conference Venue: DAS LIEBIG

From the City Center:

By bus: From Motel One Aachen, walk a few minutes to Alter Posthof or Elisenbrunnen. Take bus 11 (or 21/31) towards Liebigstraße. Get off at “Liebigstraße” and walk about 5 minutes.
Total travel time: 15–25 minutes 

By car:
Drive via the city center towards Liebigstraße.
Travel time: 10–15 minutes (depending on traffic) 
Parking available on site

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Day 1 - Networking Dinner: Ratskeller

From Motel One Aachen

By foot:  From Motel One Aachen, it’s an easy walk through the city center to the Ratskeller Aachen (at the Town Hall).
Walking time: 5–8 minutes 

By car:
Parking is available at Parkhaus Grosskölnstrasse (Seilgraben 45, 52064 Aachen)
Walking time: 5-10 minutes

 

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Day 2 - Conference Venue - Aconity3D Headquarters

From Motel One Aachen

By train:
From Motel One Aachen, head to Aachen Central Station (Hbf). Take a regional train (e.g. RE or RB) to Herzogenrath, then walk to Aconity3D
Total travel time: 25–35 minutes

By car:
Drive from Aachen city center to Aconity3D, Herzogenrath. Parking available on site 
Travel time: 25–35 minutes

Included shuttle service:
A shuttle departs close to Motel One Aachen at 08:30 AM directly to Aconity3D.
Departure at 8:30 AM from the stop "Alter Posthof" on Kapuzinergraben, heading in the direction of Karlsgraben, to the stop "Glaswerke" in Herzogenrath.

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Day 2 - Company Visit: Pulsar Photonics GmbH

From Aconity3D Headquarters

By shuttle (recommended):
A shuttle transfer will be provided between Aconity3D and Pulsar Photonics GmbH, including the return trip.

By car:
Drive between Aconity3D (Herzogenrath) and Pulsar Photonics GmbH (Aachen). Parking spaces are available at both locations.
Travel time: 20–25 minutes each way

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Your Hosts – Always Here for You

We're your go-to people before, during, and after the event. Whether you need information, support, or just a friendly face – our team (image, from left to right: Daniel Offermanns, Jan Niesel, Alina Bauer, Dr. Yves Hagedorn) is always available on-site. Come say hi!

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