Make a sustainable difference with 3D printing

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Materialise NV

Founder and CEO

Mr. Wilfried Vancraen

Simultaneous interpretation

【Profile】

Wilfried (Fried) Vancraen, MSc, MBA, born in 1961 in Duffel, Belgium, began his career in 1985 after receiving a Master of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering. Working as a Research Engineer and Consultant at the Research Institute of the Belgian Metalworking Industry, Fried discovered 3D Printing. Passionate about this new technology and firm in his belief that it could help create a better and healthier world, he founded Materialise in July 1990. Fried holds several patents related to the technical and medical applications of 3D Printing and remains committed to using the technology to make positive changes in people’s lives.
In recent years, Fried has been awarded the RTAM/SME Industry Achievement Award, the highest honor in the 3D Printing industry, has been selected as the most influential person in Additive Manufacturing by industry professionals and TCT Magazine, and has been listed one of the 5 leading players in his sector by the Financial Times. He is also the recipient of a 2013 Visionaries! Award from the Museum of Art and Design in New York. In 2019 he received a Faculty Honorary Professorate from the University of Leuven (Belgium).

【Abstract】

Over the past three decades, 3D printing has revolutionized the manufacturing processes. But that revolution didn’t happen automatically. It required hard work, innovation, and the willingness to make a difference. Today, the wall between conventional manufacturing and 3D printing is disappearing and two manufacturing worlds are coming together. As companies prepare to scale up their 3D printing operations into volume production, a new opportunity presents itself - the opportunity to make a sustainable difference with 3D printing. Once again, change won’t come easy. But with a clear vision and a strong commitment, companies can harness the power of 3D printing to make a sustainable difference in manufacturing.