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Call for Experts: Join Our New Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Working Group
Advancing the safe and hygienic use of 3D printing in food processing
EHEDG is pleased to announce the establishment of a new Working Group dedicated to developing a Position Paper on Hygienic Design and Food Safety Considerations for Additive Manufactured (3D Printed) Components in Food Processing.
As additive manufacturing (3D printing) becomes increasingly adopted for food processing equipment, tooling, spare parts and food-contact components, there is a growing need for practical guidance on its hygienic design and safe application. This Position Paper will provide a framework to support industry in implementing additive manufacturing technologies without compromising hygienic design, cleanability, mechanical integrity or food safety.
To ensure the Position Paper reflects a broad range of expertise and practical experience, we invite specialists from across industry and academia to join this collaborative Working Group.
Who should join?
We welcome experts from a variety of disciplines, including:
- Food and beverage manufacturers
- Food processing equipment manufacturers
- Additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology providers
- Polymer and metal additive manufacturing specialists
- Material scientists
- Hygienic design engineers
- Food safety and microbiology experts
- Validation and quality assurance specialists
- Research institutes and universities
- Regulatory and standards experts
Why participate?
By joining the Working Group, you will have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to the development of EHEDG guidance on an emerging technology.
- Collaborate with international experts from industry, academia and research.
- Help shape practical recommendations for the safe and hygienic application of additive manufacturing in food processing.
- Support innovation while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygienic engineering.
Interested in joining?
If you are interested in joining the Working Group or would like to nominate an expert, we invite you to apply via the form below.
