Global science-based company and material producerDSMhas announced the我明天挑战，旨在在3D打印中推动创新的加速计划。该计划是针对专注于数据分析，AI和其他用于大规模3D打印的高级软件解决方案的初创企业和规模创建的。具体而言，简化3D打印过程流程被突出显示为挑战的目标。
Selected companies will participate in a ten-week acceleration program geared towards launching or maturing their business. Upon completion of the challenge, startups that took part may be eligible for funding or a partnership with DSM.
The initiative was launched in collaboration with tech startup acceleratorHighTechXL, Sweden-based global technology company六边形, and Netherlands based 3D printer manufacturerUltimaker. Companies will have until 8 August 2019 toapply我明天的挑战。十个选择开始ups will be invited to participate in the acceleration program at HighTechXL’s campus in Eindhoven, as well as in Boston, Massachusetts, taking place from September 16 – November 22.
Hugo da Silva, VP Additive Manufacturing DSM, comments on the potential of the I AM Tomorrow Challenge:
“数字化将改变制造业世界。通过建立合作伙伴的生态系统，我们可以共同创建支持3D打印设计和生产的工具，以更可持续的方式帮助我们的分支机构和客户创建创新的新产品。我明天的挑战是迈向更美好未来的一步。”
塑造添加剂制造的未来
Founded in 1902, DSM broadly specializes in nutrition, health and materials, however the company maintains a significant footprint within additive manufacturing. As well as producing a wealth of materials for 3D printing, the company continues to collaborate and partner with various companies across the 3D printing value chain, seeking to develop and push the technology forward. The I AM Tomorrow Challenge represents an extension of that goal, aiming to “stimulate the digital ecosystem that could shape the future of additive manufacturing for decades to come.”
For example, DSM recently launched theTrimax Collective, a collaborative program designed to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing. It offers companies the flexibility to own and invest in 3D printing hardware and materials via a lease scheme, with current members including UK-based industrial 3D printer OEMRPS.
The company also partnered withAdaptive3d这是一家位于德克萨斯州的3D打印树脂专家，以便商业化resin-based soft rubber-like materialfor additive manufacturing. Furthermore, DSM is working with large-scale 3D printer supplierCEADto pursue the development of new feedstock, tooling and end-use applications forpelletized 3D printing.
The I AM Tomorrow Challenge
The I AM Tomorrow Challenge will consist of expert coaching sessions, masterclasses and networking opportunities designed to nurture growth within the participating startups. As the acceleration program takes place over its ten-week course, Hexagon’s制造智能division will work with DSM and partners to evaluate the participating companies. It will work towards developing a platform aimed at providing end-to-end solutions for additive manufacturing with companies interested in being a part of it.
The criteria for successful applicants revolves around startups creating software that aims to improve the process of additive manufacturing prior to prototyping. DSM is seeking such companies as it sees the requirement for digital solutions that can provide manufacturers with different additive manufacturing scenarios. This includes software geared towards optimizing performance, cost or sustainability.
Once the I AM Tomorrow Challenge is complete, DSM will invite selected startups to become official partners, as well as reveal which startups will be eligible for an investment from DSM Venturing.
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