BEGO is an owner-managed family business from Bremen that has grown from a 19th-century gold beating workshop into an internationally active dental specialist. BEGO Medical GmbH is regarded as a pioneer and patent holder of selective laser melting (SLM) in dentistry and produces metal crowns, bridges and implant prosthetics in its CAD/CAM production centre in Bremen.

With the Varseo 3D printing system, BEGO also enables dental laboratories to produce restorations from high-performance resins additively themselves. Combining digital and conventional dental technology is a central focus of the company.

Wilhelm-Herbst-Str. 1, 28359 Bremen
www.bego.com

BIAS is your research and development partner for laser materials processing and optical metrology. Together with partners from science and industry, we develop new methods and processes for industrial application.

In laser materials processing, our focus is on laser welding and brazing, additive manufacturing in the powder bed and free-form processes such as directed energy deposition (DED), as well as surface modification processes such as the micro-structuring of metals. An important part of our research and development is process monitoring for an ever-growing understanding of the process, which ultimately enables process improvements.

Klagenfurter Str. 5, 28359 Bremen
www.bias.de

We specialise in the flow management, application and mixing of adhesives. We develop and produce application-specific adhesive nozzles and static mixers, precisely matched to material and process. For manufacturing companies whose bonding processes recur regularly and where standard tools are not enough.

Annemarie-Renger-Straße 2, 27374 Visselhövede
www.formenfrei.de

Fraunhofer IFAM has broad and deep expertise in various metallurgical manufacturing processes and, of course, in 3D printing processes. Scientists work with state-of-the-art technology on solutions for customer-specific component requirements from a wide range of technical fields and transfer them into industrial production.

They also answer cross-technology questions of manufacturing and materials engineering and, as required, work closely in project teams with different departments of the institute, for example fibre composites and composite materials as well as adhesive bonding and surface technology.

Wiener Str. 12, 28359 Bremen
www.ifam.fraunhofer.de

The Faculty of Nature and Engineering at Bremen University of Applied Sciences offers practice-oriented degree programmes in engineering and the natural sciences, including mechanical engineering, energy engineering, naval architecture and aerospace engineering.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering combines teaching and applied research in its institutes and laboratories and trains the next generation of engineers for industry in the region, from dual bachelor's to master's degrees. Through projects, student work and theses, it works closely with companies and brings modern manufacturing technology into study and practice.

Neustadtswall 30, 28199 Bremen
www.hs-bremen.de/die-hsb/fakultaeten/natur-und-technik

Since 1950, the Leibniz Institute for Materials Engineering IWT in Bremen has been researching highly stressed metallic structural materials. As an international unique feature, Leibniz-IWT combines the five programme areas of materials engineering, process engineering, manufacturing technology, materials testing and digitalisation technology under one roof. This interdisciplinary cooperation enables the scientists to map and investigate overarching questions of particular practical relevance along the entire process chain.

With a view to new materials, innovative processes and optimised components, Leibniz-IWT focuses among other things on the research areas of additive manufacturing, digitalisation and hydrogen technologies.

Badgasteiner Straße 3, 28359 Bremen
www.iwt-bremen.de

Materialise is one of the pioneers of additive manufacturing. The company combines software, engineering and 3D printing services and supports customers from industries such as aerospace, medical technology and industry from idea to finished part.

Konrad-Zuse-Str. 7, 28359 Bremen
www.materialise.com

Produkt-Entwicklung Helterhoff GmbH from Münster combines plastics manufacturing with woodworking and mechanical engineering, drawing on more than 20 years of experience. From visualisation through 3D design and development to production, everything is done in-house.

The range of services extends from design and development through prototyping and functional models to small series and surface finishing. On questions of feasibility and design, the team finds the right material and surface for the technical requirements. Projects also include trade fair exhibits and cultural projects.

Haus Kuortenkamp, Steinbrede 1, 48163 Münster
helterhoff.com

Since 2001, recAdimo has worked as a 3D CAD design office, offering technical product development, design engineering, mobile 3D scanning services as well as prototypes and small series from additive manufacturing for manufacturers and developers of technical products.

Bei den Doren 7, 27367 Horstedt
www.recadimo.de

As the economic affairs department of the State of Bremen, the Senator for Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation is responsible for economic, industrial, innovation and port policy. A key focus is supporting companies in the transition to a digital and climate-neutral economy and strengthening transfer between science and industry.

Through its membership in AMN, the department supports networking between companies, universities and research institutions around additive manufacturing in the State of Bremen.

Zweite Schlachtpforte 3, 28195 Bremen
www.wirtschaft.bremen.de

WeserCAD is a design and development company from Bremen that supports industry and manufacturing companies with technical challenges. The team develops machines, assemblies, fixtures, processes and test benches and builds prototypes in-house.

In 3D printing, WeserCAD produces parts up to 500 × 500 × 500 mm as well as small series, scans components and creates functional prototypes within a few hours to days. Testing takes place in its own laboratory, and CE conformity is built into development from the start.

Rigaer Str. 1, 28217 Bremen
wesercad.de

Wilhelm Lippold Sonderwerkzeugbau has been based in Bremen since 1929 and has grown from a craft workshop in Sebaldsbrück into a specialist for demanding manufacturing tasks. The company develops and produces special tools and custom solutions along the entire process chain, from one-off parts to series.

Its range of services includes development and design, CAD data conversion, mobile 3D metrology, reverse engineering and rapid prototyping, both additive and subtractive. Modern CNC technology and craftsmanship come together for customers from the automotive industry, mechanical engineering and research. Its quality management is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001.

Schloßparkstr. 4, 28309 Bremen
lippold-sonderwerkzeugbau.de