Claus Aumund-Kopp, Fraunhofer IFAM, Bremen, Germany

Claus received his diploma in Production Engineering from the University of Bremen in 1995 and has more than 25 years of experience in product development and material processes – especially in Additive Manufacturing.
He started working for the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials – IFAM – in Bremen, Germany in 2005.
Presently, he is leading the institute’s AM group and is responsible for the development of new processes and materials for Additive Manufacturing.

Special interests today are Sinter-based AM processes and powder quality.

Memberships:
• European Powder Metallurgy Association – Sectoral Group “Additive Manufacturing” (EuroAM) – Co-chairman
• Additive Manufacturing Nordwest e.V. – network in Northern Germany – Chairman
• Fraunhofer internal AM network – Deputy Chairman
• VDI Committee 105.2 – Materials for AM