The importance of additive manufacturing in the strategies of companies and countries

Eduardo de Senzi Zancul, from USP’s Polytechnic School (POLI), and Reginaldo Teixeira Coelho, from USP’s School of Engineering of São Carlos (EESC), will be the speakers at the seminar “Additive Manufacturing: Applications and Impacts in Value Chains”, which will be held on May 16, at 11 am, in IEA-USP’s Event Room.

The researchers will present different aspects of additive manufacturing – when the parts are produced with deposition (addition) of material, as in the case of 3D printers – such as the production of prototypes, home environment low-end applications and high-end applications in the production of end items in the industry.

Prospects for the adoption of technology on a larger scale in the industry and potential impacts to production strategies of companies and countries will be addressed. The exhibitors will also discuss the technical challenges involved, Brazil's position regarding technology and what should be done towards its dissemination in the country.

The seminar has been organized by IEA-USP’s Innovation and Competitiveness Observatory / NAP (OIC). The coordination and moderation will be in charge of Professor Mario Salerno, coordinator of the OIC.

The event will be broadcast live on the web.