Innovations from Hamburg: largest 3D-printed functional component & world's largest X-ray at Hannover Messe (FOTO)

Hannover (ots) -

Hannover Messe, the world's leading trade fair for industrial
technology, was opened today. Hamburg, Northern Germany's innovation
location, is presenting two of Germany's most innovative cutting-edge
research projects: the automotive industry's largest functional
component produced for Bugatti using 3D printing technology and
European XFEL, the world's largest X-ray laser.

The "Future Hamburg" stand will be presenting state-of-the-art
innovations until 27 April, with eleven exhibitors showcasing
innovative projects from key technologies - the perfect opportunity
to experience two spectacular projects from the area of technology
transfer.

At Hannover Messe, Hamburg-based Fraunhofer IAPT is presenting a
milestone in additive production: with the completion of a 3D-printed
titanium brake caliper, Fraunhofer IAPT and car manufacturer Bugatti
have achieved a pioneering development. The caliper is to enter
series production in Hamburg. Fraunhofer IAPT and its network of
enterprises have made Hamburg a global leader in 3D printing.
Meanwhile, Bugatti's super sports cars have placed the company at the
forefront of innovation at the automotive industry's extreme end of
performance.

"3D printing is going to revolutionise industrial production.
Hamburg is a global leader in scientific technology transfer, and we
are expanding our position further. With short distances to
stakeholders from politics and industry, Hamburg offers ideal
conditions as an innovation location," says Prof. Dr.-Ing. Claus
Emmelmann, director of IAPT.

One of Europe's largest and most ambitious research projects is
also featured at the Hamburg stand: European XFEL. Located in Hamburg
and Schleswig-Holstein, the European X-ray Free Electron Laser - the
world's largest X-ray laser facility - generates extremely intense
X-ray laser flashes and is used by numerous international
researchers.

"Hamburg is well on its way to becoming one of Europe's leading
centres for research and innovation," said Hamburg's Second Mayor,
Katharina Fegebank. "3D printing and nanotechnology are cutting-edge
fields that serve as key drivers for innovation and development in
our city."

Further information on innovations from Hamburg:
https://future.hamburg.

Contact:
Hamburg Marketing
Matthias Beer
T:+49-40-30051583
mediarelations@marketing.hamburg.de
Digital-Press-Kit: www.marketing.hamburg.de/hannover-messe.htm

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