BE-AM | Built Environment Additive Manufacturing
BE-AM is a research network and platform that organizes an annual symposium and exhibition on additive manufacturing in the built environment. It brings together experts from academia, industry, design, and architecture to share knowledge, showcase innovations, and discuss the future of construction 3D printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Knaack
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Public funding through TU Darmstadt and research grants (implied)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Annual BE-AM Symposium","Annual BE-AM Exhibition","Publications and books on additive manufacturing in construction"]
Technological Advantage
As a research-driven network, BE-AM is at the forefront of the latest technological advancements and material science in construction 3D printing. It provides a neutral ground for industry and academia to collaborate on solving key challenges and exploring new possibilities.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
To accelerate the adoption and development of additive manufacturing in the construction industry by providing a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and showcasing cutting-edge research and applications.
How They Differentiate
BE-AM's specific focus on the built environment, its strong connection to the TU Darmstadt's research, and its co-location with the major additive manufacturing trade fair Formnext give it a unique position and high visibility within the industry.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Researchers, architects, engineers, construction companies, and technology providers in the additive manufacturing sector.
Industry Verticals
["Construction","Architecture","Engineering","Research and Development"]
Competitors
Collaborative Research Centre TRR 277 (TU Braunschweig and TU Munich); Loughborough University Additive Manufacturing Research Group; EuroTech Universities Alliance (Working Group on Additive Manufacturing)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The BE-AM symposium has been held annually since 2015, indicating sustained activity and relevance in the field.
Major Milestones
["First BE-AM Symposium held in 2015","Established as an annual symposium and exhibition, co-located with the Formnext trade fair","Publication of several books and research papers on additive manufacturing in construction"]