After months of buzzing activity from the organizers of the European Healthcare Forum for Additive Manufacturing (EHFAM), all eyes now turn to June 26–27, 2025 — two days that promise to bring clarity, collaboration, and critical insight into how additive manufacturing is reshaping the healthcare landscape.
The event, taking place at the FHNW Campus Muttenz in Basel, Switzerland, is jointly organized by the University Hospital Basel, the FHNW for Life Sciences Muttenz, and Medical goes Additive e.V.
These institutions combine scientific expertise with industry-driven innovation, creating a powerful platform for sharing knowledge, shaping policies, and advancing real-world implementations of additive manufacturing in healthcare.
Key themes and discussions
As it is the case in post events, we might expect a mix of keynotes, workshops, and panel discussions.
Key topics to be discussed include for instance, customization of medical implants and instruments, integration of 3D printing in clinical environments, and the ever-evolving field of bioprinting. Real-world case studies will demonstrate how AM is already making an impact in clinical settings. Meanwhile, discussions will address the policy, regulatory, and adoption hurdles, bringing together insights from industry, healthcare professionals, and patients to ensure AM advancements effectively meet the needs of those they aim to serve.
After the welcome remarks by Florian Thieringer (University Hospital Basel) and a general introduction from Andreas Thor (Uppsala University Hospital), one panel poised to set the tone for the entire event is “The Full Print – Integrating 3D Printing in Healthcare.”
Hosted by Kety Sindze (3D Adept Media), this panel aims to address the big picture: How do we move from isolated successes to a truly connected ecosystem where additive manufacturing is embedded in everyday medical practice?
The reality is, the more AM advances, the more its integration across clinical, research, and industrial settings remains complex. Therefore, from medical devices and hospital-based manufacturing to prosthetics, pharmaceuticals, and dental care, our experts will examine the opportunities, limitations, and regulatory hurdles shaping the field.
Attendees will gain insights into where the technology stands today, what’s needed to scale its impact, and how theory, policy, and practice must align for additive manufacturing to deliver on its full promise in healthcare.
And there is much more…
Roundtable discussions will feature thought leaders such as Myriam Rodriguez (Unidad de Impresión 3D) and Renaat Coopman (UZ Gent), offering valuable perspectives from both the clinical and industry sides. Additionally, hands-on workshops will allow attendees to gain practical knowledge.
Networking opportunities, including an evening event on the first day, will enable attendees to connect with researchers, policymakers, and industry innovators.
The second day will emphasize the regulatory landscape complexifying the use of AM in the field and the evidence-building needed to support the broader adoption of AM in healthcare.
Experts like Or Benifla (CustoMed) and Steven Kurtz (Gyroid LLC) will provide insights into overcoming challenges related to medical device approval.
Why attending?
While it may seem that only healthcare professionals are the primary target, EHFAM 2025 is meant for a much wider range of stakeholders: academic research, AM solutions’ providers, policymakers, and even patients with firsthand experience using 3D-printed medical solutions.
By bringing together practitioners across the spectrum, EHFAM provides a unique space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and impactful policy discussions that will influence the trajectory of healthcare technology for years to come.
