AMBER Spotlight On: 3D Printing meets Health & Biotech
Additive Manufacturing meets Health Innovation. On September 16, we’ll join forces with Ottobock to explore the latest developments at the intersection of 3D printing, medical technology, and biotechnology. Look forward to expert insights on patient-specific applications, bioprinting, and digital workflows – plus an exclusive look into Ottobock’s additive manufacturing activities.
AMBER TechVisit @ Fraunhofer IPK
On August 7, 2025, the AMBER TechVisit took around 20 participants to the Berlin Production Technology Center (PTZ).
Together with the Fraunhofer IPK and the IWF department at TU Berlin, the guests were given exclusive insights into current research and application fields of digitalized production.
From additive manufacturing and precision machining to digital workflows.
From Brandenburg to the Midwest - delegation trip to the USA
The Brandenburg Economic Development Corporation (WFBB) invites you to a delegation trip to Milwaukee and Chicago from September 7 - 12, 2025. Visit the FABTECH Expo, make contacts with US manufacturers and explore business potential in the heart of American industry.
Find out more and register now
BigRep & Phillips Federal: Large-Format 3D Printing
BigRep has announced a strategic partnership with Phillips Federal, the largest federal reseller in the U.S. Together, they aim to bring large-format 3D printing solutions directly to U.S. government agencies, military, research institutions, and infrastructure projects. While BigRep provides high-performance 3D printers, Phillips Federal will manage distribution, integration, and service—especially within the defense sector. The goal: to scale additive manufacturing across the U.S. with real-world applications in prototyping, tooling, and end-use parts for defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure.
3D printing network meeting: AMBER Summer BBQ 2025
The AMBER Summer BBQ at MGA was a great success.
The new members Track3D and Parastruct introduced themselves, and the latest results of the MikroG project were presented by BAM. Afterwards, there was an exchange and networking over cool drinks, a delicious barbecue buffet, and a summery evening backdrop. We thank everyone who was there and look forward to the next time!"
The Berlin “Hoffest” Courtyard Festival 2025
On July 1, 2025, around 4,000 guestsfrom business, politics, culture, science, sport and civil society celebrated the 23rd Berlin Court Festival at Rotes Rathaus - this time under the motto “committed to Berlin”. AMBER was represented as a Tell of the Berlin Partner Lounge and offered exciting insights into additive manufacturing with live 3D printing.
Cooperation with Chesco: strengthening additive manufacturing
Chesco - an institute of BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg - is opening up new opportunities for Berlin companies in the field of additive manufacturing.
Thanks to its strong machine park, expertise in metal printing and international orientation, Chesco offers free training in AM and other production-related topics - also for companies in Berlin.
About us
THE 3D PRINTING INITIATIVE OF THE CAPITAL CITY REGION
AMBER (Additive Manufacturing Berlin-Brandenburg) is the central initiative for the expansion and networking of additive manufacturing in the capital region. As an umbrella brand, AMBER connects leading research institutions, innovative companies, start-ups and political players.
Our goal: to translate research results into marketable, sustainable products and applications more quickly and to develop Berlin-Brandenburg into Europe's leading AM location by 2030.
With a free AM service, we support companies, research and start-ups in the field of 3D printing. Through strong partnerships, targeted funding programs and a focus on future topics such as medical technology, lightweight construction and aerospace, we make innovations "made in Berlin" visible worldwide
