Events

Biomaterials International 2025

Dates: 13-17th July 2025

Location: University of Washington, Seattle WA

Fraunhofer USA CMI presents: 

• Topic: #1077 Wet spun textile-derived konjac glucomannan scaffolds: a cost-effective alternative for cultivated meat production 
• Presenter: David Pietri, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Biomedical engineering
• Date: 16 July at 2:00 p.m.
• Location: Auditorium

We successfully developed a scalable, low-cost konjac glucomannan fibers using wet spinning — a textile-inspired method to produce cultivated meat scaffolds. These fibers support both muscle and fat cell differentiation, making it an affordable and scalable technique alternative to bioprinting for cultivated meat.W

This project was made possible thanks to our interdisciplinary team at Fraunhofer USA.

At Fraunhofer USA, we specialize in cross-sector innovation, combining automation, manufacturing, and life sciences to solve complex problems across industries. From biomedical devices to energy, we apply industrial-scale engineering to accelerate applied R&D and support academic, government, and industry partners.

Register to attend this event and meet our colleagues from Fraunhofer USA CMI personally.

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Date: 9 September 2025

Location: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel, Detroit Downtown – Fort Shelby

Leading Automotive OEM and Tier 1 suppliers from across the US and Canada including ZF, Rivian, General Motors, BorgWarner, Magna, Toyota, Ford, and many more, have already secured their place at the 6th annual Smart Manufacturing for Automotive Summit US.

Dr. Marcel Schaefer from Fraunhofer USA is invited to speak and moderate one of the key sessions: “AI in Manufacturing: Overcoming Challenges in People, Process, and Poor Data”, 

• Driving Operational Excellence: Technology Driven Cost Reduction whilst Boosting Performance and Enhancing Competitiveness
• Data-Driven Excellence: Transforming Automotive Manufacturing with AI and Analytics
• The Intelligent Automotive Ecosystem: From Digital Maturity to Autonomous Supply Chains
• The Human-Centric Smart Factory: Empowering the Automotive Workforce of the Future
• The Agile Automotive Factory: Rapid Innovation and Sustainable Production

For more information, updates and registration  CLICK HERE   

Registration: Use Code - SPEAKER15 - to get a 15% reduction 

Date: 16-17th September 2025

Location: The Westin, Cleveland OH

Shaping the Future of Manufacturing 

Where manufacturers connect & share insights to advance digital transformation

MX.0 showcases manufaturing excellence in building data-driven productivity and efficiency acorss the plant floor and wider bussines. The event has practical, tried and tested  examples of digital transformation for manufacturers of different sizes, at different points in their implementation journey. 

As part of  two days of presentations, panels, facilitated group and classroom style sessions, plus networking breaks and exhibitor pitches,  Fraunhofer USA's Marcel Schaefer  will join Peterson Lindo (BMW) to discuss AI in Action on the Shop Floor.

What to expect?

• 175+ attendees
• 60% Manufacturer / 40% Solution Partner ratio.
• 35+ Speakers

HERE'S A GLIMPSE OF THE KEY TOPICS SHAPING THE AGENDA:

• Building blocks of the Smart Factory: people, processes, and technologies 
• AI in Action - Preparing your data, computer vision, Agentic, GenAI, we'll cover it all!
• IT/OT Convergence - Bridging the digital divide.
• Edge to Cloud Infrastructure - Building scalable, integrated systems.
• Architecting Success - Options for UNS, MES, and production monitoring.
• Sustainable & Resilient Supply Chains - cost & energy management.
• Digital Twin Implementation - hear from those who have secure ROI!
• Connected Worker Solutions - Digital work instructions, mixed reality, capturing retiring knowledge!
• Digital Lean - Marrying lean principles with modern tech.
• ERP upgrades & integration  
• Robotics & Automation Strategies - what's next?

To view details and register, please click HERE

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