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SAMCE 2026

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27 October 2026
Hosted by ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur

SAVE THE DATE and join us for SAMCE 2026
  • Pitch your ideas and research challenges
  • Discuss key issues in advanced manufacturing
  • Interact with potential collaborators
Free of charge
  • About
  • Program
  • Abstract and Registration
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The Swiss Advanced Manufacturing Community Events (SAMCE) are especially made for junior scientists, such as graduates, doctoral students and postdocs, as well as other academic staff active in advanced manufacturing in Switzerland. We also welcome senior master students who want to present their research activities and projects in advanced manufacturing that are related to their master theses. 
 
We are looking for active participants who strive for scientific exchange and who are prepared to share and discuss ideas, to support and to work with colleagues across disciplines and institutions. We are looking for contributions for the following 12 session topics referring either to production technologies or to cross-technology topics:
Production Technologies
Cross-Technology Topics
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Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
Light-induced and Laser Processing
Coating and Printing
Nano-Fabrication
High Precision Machining and Forming
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Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies
Product Design and Functionality Integration
Process and Quality Monitoring and Control
Robots, Automation, and Learning Systems
Modelling and Simulation
Characterization and Analytics
With our main event we aim to bring together and inspire our community in advanced manufacturing. We have a diverse program with unique modules which are described in more detail on this page.

Detailed program to follow

Registration opens in August 2026.
The participation in SAMCE 2026 is free of charge, but the number of participants is limited. Priority is given to participants who submit a contribution.
The following deadlines apply:
  • 18 September 2026 - Abstract submission (please use the abstract template)
  • 2 October 2026 - Registration without a contribution
PITCH & POSTER
For SAMCE 2026 we are looking for active participants who pitch their research ideas and challenges. You can give two kinds of talks:
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CONNECT
Researchers briefly present a challenge they are currently facing, in hopes of receiving fresh perspectives or finding new partners to help address it. (Recommended for early-stage researchers.)
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IGNITE
In short pitches, researchers present a cutting-edge technology or exciting research results they believe could benefit other scientists.
Each talk lasts 3 minutes. Every session is followed by an EXCHANGE module (30 minutes) where speakers can discuss their pitches with other participants. Speakers are invited to bring posters (optional) to facilitate the discussion during the EXCHANGE module. The different program modules are described in more detail on this page.

For your information: A SAMCE pitch is fast-paced and follows the Pecha Kucha format with auto-advancing slides. Please take a look at the presentation file templates below. They will help you understand what is expected of you when delivering a CONNECT or IGNITE talk.
Abstract Template

Please use the following template file to submit your abstract.
lastname-firstname-samce-2026.docx
File Size: 106 kb
File Type: docx
Download File

Presentation Templates
for CONNECT and IGNITE talks

Please take a look at the presentation file templates below. They will help you understand what is expected of you when delivering a CONNECT or IGNITE talk.
samce-2026_connect-talk_template.pptx
File Size: 2018 kb
File Type: pptx
Download File

samce-2026_ignite-talk_template.pptx
File Size: 2018 kb
File Type: pptx
Download File

Registration
Link to follow

Registration (without abstract) by
2 October 2026
Templates
Abstract template
File Size: 106 kb
File Type: docx
Download File

CONNECT template
File Size: 2018 kb
File Type: pptx
Download File

IGNITE template
File Size: 2018 kb
File Type: pptx
Download File

A joint initiative of SATW, ETH Zürich, EPFL, Empa, PSI, and the Strategic Focus Area Advanced Manufacturing
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    • Upcoming Events >
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      • SAMCE 2024
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        • Coating and Printing
        • Robots, Automation and Learning Systems
        • Modeling and Simulation
      • Launch Event 2021
    • Event Modules
  • Awards & Grants
    • SAMCE Award Winners
    • SAMCE EXCHANGE Grant
    • EXCHANGE Grant Stories
  • About SAMCE
    • Organizing Team
    • Participating Institutions