Thermography User Conference Highlights Testing and Analysis Methods for Additive Manufacturing

In recent years, infrared thermography has established itself as a proven measurement method in research and development. It is gaining particular importance in addressing complex issues related to additive manufacturing, as it operates without contact and provides time-resolved temperature information. These exact fields of application are the focus of the free online event “Thermography User Conference – Research & Development,” which will take place on March 11, 2026, and is specifically aimed at technically experienced users from academia and industry.

At the heart of the conference is professional exchange on demanding measurement tasks in which thermography is used to analyze and evaluate additive processes. In addition to an overview of the current state of camera technology and software-based evaluation methods, physical fundamentals and metrological relationships will also be addressed. The goal is to convey a robust understanding of influencing factors such as material emissivity, geometric effects, or temporal resolution, which are crucial for interpreting thermographic data in additive manufacturing.

A key program item is the technical presentation by Bastian Blinn from the Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University of Kaiserslautern-Landau. He presents how high-resolution thermography can be used to analyze the local deformation behavior of additively manufactured structures. The contribution demonstrates in a practical manner how thermal measurement data can be used to assess mechanical effects. The program is complemented by an English-language presentation by Julien Lecompagnon from the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, who explains the use of lasers as a targeted heat source for active thermographic testing methods.

The conference is rounded off with insights into current system solutions and product developments. For developers and researchers in the field of additive manufacturing, the event thus offers a compact opportunity to classify thermography as a measurement and testing tool in a well-founded manner and to make targeted use of it for their own research and development tasks.

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