Hub: Additive Manufacturing Users Group

3D Printing is quickly making the move from prototype to mass production with the potential to disrupt multiple industries.  3D Printing is experiencing exponential growth.  It took 20 years to reach a market value of over $1 billion. The second billion was attained only four years later, and analysts now believe that it could grow at least fourfold over the next ten years.

 
Why attend?  Hear from one of our local experts, Dr. Eric Faierson, on the world class research in additive manufacturing processes and materials occurring locally at the Quad Cities Manufacturing Lab.  Tour WIU’s makerspace and see the capabilities that exist at their Riverfront Campus.  Review and discuss some very interesting questions from our first meeting.  No matter what your knowledge level, this night will offer an opportunity to build your understanding of this game changing technology and its business benefits. 

Agenda:

·  Introductions and Welcome

·  Dr Eric Faierson – Overview of the Quad Cities Manufacturing Lab

·  Discussion: Running the users group, concept of club

·  Networking and learning

·  Creating a Regional Additive Manufacturing Playbook

·  Getting connected - 90 sec "Needs and Leads"

·  Review Questions from first meeting

This program is presented by the Quad Cities Chamber's Quad Cities Manufacturing Innovation Hub and the Defense Industry Adjustment Project. 

Our leading organizations: 

Eastern Iowa Community College

Western Illinois University Quad Cities Campus, School of Engineering

Acknowledgment: This document was prepared under contract with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, with financial support from the University of Illinois and the Office of Economic Adjustments, Department of Defense. The content reflects the views of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Illinois or the Office of Economic Adjustments Department of Defense.

Additive manufacturing technology will change the face of manufacturing by replacing future processes and is on pace to emerge as an established trend on shop floors. Prepare for the future and join us; hear from local experts on the best practices and state-of-the-art technology. No matter what your knowledge level, this night will offer an opportunity to build your understanding of this game changing technology and its business benefits. Also, free pizza.