Introducing the Forward AM Innovation Award’s 4 Finalist Start-Ups

At the end of January, Forward AM, the brand of BASF 3D Printing Solutions, launched an international contest for start-ups using 3D printing for innovative concepts A total of 145 applications were submitted from 36 different countries. A few months later, we now know the 4 finalists for the “Forward AM Innovation Award”: Cosm Medical, HILOS, SYOS and WYVE. They will present their vision on June 30th during an exclusive virtual event: register now for free HERE to meet the finalists, the contest’s different sponsors and partners, and discover who will be named the most innovative start-up and win the 80,000-euro grand prize!

There are many start-ups across the globe that use additive manufacturing for a variety of different applications. Offering more flexibility compared to traditional processes, AM now even allows companies to produce end-use parts; giving rise to a vast range of highly customizable, innovative and scalable products with 3D printing. These applications drive the growth of the AM market. It makes sense therefore to hold a competition to reward these start-ups, especially when we see how many applied, in sectors as varied as automotive, medical, or consumer goods.

An international contest supported by numerous market experts

The Forward AM Innovation Award is supported by several sponsors such as AMPOWER, AMT, Autodesk, HP, Photocentric, Sculpteo, Ultimaker; and by several supporters including AM Ventures, BASF Venture Capital GmbH, Deloitte and Women in 3D Printing. Together, they selected the 16 semi-finalist start-ups last April and have narrowed it down again to the 4 finalists. These finalists will each receive 20,000 euros worth of goods and services to choose from the sponsors’ catalog. They will also benefit from individual coaching sessions with market experts.