Additive manufacturing in the energy sector has spent the past decade in pilot mode.
There is no shortage of case studies, proofs of concept, or conference presentations. What has been harder to establish is where the technology has crossed into repeatable use, and what conditions made that possible.
A growing number of operators, OEMs, and certification bodies are now working through the same set of constraints: qualification, documentation, supply chain integration, and the economics of deployment at scale. The result is a clearer picture of where additive manufacturing fits in energy systems, and where it does not.
Our upcoming online event Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Energy event brings together those working directly on these problems.
From component trials to operational use
Siemens Energy is applying additive manufacturing to critical components such as titanium impellers for integrally geared compressors. These are not low-risk parts. They sit inside systems where reliability, efficiency, and certification requirements are tightly constrained.
At the operator level, Equinor is moving beyond trials toward deployment. The focus is not on isolated parts, but on improving uptime, reducing lead times for spares, and building systems that can support distributed, on-demand production.
These examples point to a shift in approach from not whether additive manufacturing works, but under what conditions it can be trusted in production environments.
Qualification remains the gatekeeper
For many applications, the limiting factor is not the printer or the material. It is the process of proving that a part can be used safely and repeatedly.
DNV has been working with energy, maritime, and industrial firms to establish qualification frameworks and assurance methodologies. These determine whether a part moves from prototype to approved component.
The gap between technical capability and certified deployment remains one of the central constraints on adoption.
Supply chains, not machines
Much of the recent progress has come from reframing additive manufacturing as part of a broader supply chain system.
Companies such as Ivaldi Group are focusing on where additive manufacturing creates measurable value. This often means identifying specific parts where lead times, obsolescence, or logistics costs justify a different production model.
In parallel, initiatives such as regional centers of excellence are attempting to align production, qualification, and workforce development. Stamas Solutions AS is one example, working with industry and academia to build structured pathways from pilot projects to certified capability.
Scaling production technologies
On the production side, processes such as wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) are being pushed toward larger components and higher throughput applications. These systems are being evaluated not in isolation, but against established manufacturing routes in terms of cost, speed, and material performance.
At the same time, research institutions, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, continue to develop new process routes, including multi-material and sinter-based approaches that could expand the range of viable energy applications.
Who should attend AMA: Energy 2026
AMA: Energy is designed to help organizations move beyond isolated trials and build a clearer understanding of where additive manufacturing can deliver real value. By bringing together operators, OEMs, certification bodies, and researchers, the event provides practical insight into how parts are qualified, where deployment is already happening, and what constraints still need to be addressed. For teams looking to champion additive manufacturing internally, it offers a grounded view of the technology’s capabilities and limits, helping to inform investment decisions, align stakeholders, and identify applications where adoption can be justified.
This event is aimed at those responsible for making decisions about how parts are designed, qualified, sourced, and deployed in energy systems. That includes engineers and technical leads working on turbines, compressors, and balance-of-plant equipment; operations and maintenance teams managing uptime and spare parts; and procurement professionals evaluating supply chain risk and inventory strategies. It is also relevant to those setting standards and approving parts, including certification bodies and quality teams, as well as OEMs, service providers, and materials specialists looking to understand where additive manufacturing is being used in practice, and where it is not yet viable.
What AMA:Energy 2026 will focus on
The Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Energy event is structured around a simple question:
Where is additive manufacturing delivering operational value in energy, and what is preventing wider adoption?
Sessions will cover:
Deployment of additively manufactured components in energy systems
Qualification and certification pathways for critical parts
The role of digital inventory and on-demand manufacturing
Supply chain resilience and spare parts strategies
Scaling production processes such as WAAM
Emerging materials and multi-material approaches
The emphasis is on what has been implemented, what has failed, and what still needs to be solved.
Speakers at AMA: Energy 2026
The AMA:Energy presenter list is now live.
Brede Laerum, Head of AM Centre of excellence, Equinor
Brede Laerum has been with Equinor for 28 years in various engineering and management positions. He has a broad experience within operations, maintenance, modifications, digitalisation and improvement. As Head of the AM centre of Excellence, he is focused on accelerating the value creation from Additive Manufacturing and Digital Inventories in the Energy Industry and to build a global ecosystem to enable local, on-demand manufacturing of spare parts. Brede Laerum is chairman of the international organisation AM Energy, he is the chairman of the AM expert group in the IOGP and he is the chairman of the Operator Collaboration Project between 7 O&G operators.
Sastry Kandukuri, Global Practice Lead – Additive Manufacturing, DNV
Dr. Sastry Kandukuri is the Global Practice Lead for Additive Manufacturing and a Senior Principal Specialist at DNV. He provides strategic and technical leadership across DNV’s global AM initiatives, guiding the development of qualification frameworks, assurance methodologies, and industry standards that enable safe and reliable adoption of additive manufacturing in critical sectors.
With more than two decades of experience in materials engineering, advanced manufacturing, and digital assurance, Dr. Kandukuri is widely recognized for his expertise in AM process qualification, part certification, and technology readiness assessment. His work supports industries such as energy, maritime, and aerospace in scaling AM from prototyping to industrialized production.
Dr. Kandukuri contributes actively to international standardization bodies and has authored several guidelines and technical publications that shape global AM best practices.
Amy Elliott, Manufacturing Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dr. Amy Elliott is a leading expert in additive manufacturing at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). She specializes in binder jet additive manufacturing, with a focus on developing innovative processes and materials for advanced manufacturing applications. Her research has significantly contributed to the understanding of sintering behavior and process optimization for metals and alloys.
Dr. Elliott holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and has received multiple awards recognizing her contributions to manufacturing innovation. She collaborates extensively with industry, academia, and government to accelerate technology adoption in manufacturing sectors.
Steffen Jahrmarcht, Discipline Expert for Additive Manufacturing, Siemens Energy
Steffen Jahrmarcht is a Mechanical Engineer at Siemens Energy’s Compression Business in Duisburg, Germany. He joined Siemens Energy in 2008 and received a master’s degree (M.Eng.) in mechanical engineering from the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Iserlohn, Germany in 2018. In his job function he is leading Additive Manufacturing R&D projects and is also involved in the development of Siemens Energy’s Compression Business Additive Manufacturing strategy and technology roadmap.
Alan Pearce, CEO, Fastech LLC
Bringing over two decades of experience in manufacturing and engineering leadership, throughout his career, Alan Pearce has been a driving force for innovation, operational excellence, and the advancement of next-generation production technologies. His deep understanding of complex manufacturing systems, coupled with a forward-looking approach to process development, has positioned him as a leader in fostering practical, high-impact solutions for industry growth.
Guided by a strong belief in continuous improvement and collaboration, Alan has championed initiatives that bridge traditional manufacturing with emerging technologies, enabling faster, smarter, and more sustainable production. Alan’s current focus lies in additive manufacturing, what he believes is the process that is transforming traditional manufacturing.
His work reflects a lifelong commitment to innovation and to empowering teams and industries to stay at the forefront of engineering advancement.
Pål Svanes, CEO, Stamas Solutions AS
Pål Svanes is CEO of Stamas Solutions, a Norwegian industrial company driving innovation at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, sustainability, and digital transformation. With a background in business development and leadership across the energy, defense, and manufacturing sectors, Pål is a strong advocate for leveraging Additive Manufacturing (AM) and On-Demand production to modernize supply chains and unlock new industrial value
He is currently leading the establishment of a regional Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (ACE) in collaboration with the University of Stavanger and industrial partners, aimed at accelerating industrial adoption through structured collaboration between industry and academia.
His approach is grounded in the belief that sustainable industrial transformation requires more than technology alone, it demands competence, certification, and coordinated ecosystem development.
Espen Sivertsen, CEO, Ivaldi Group
Espen Sivertsen is an entrepreneur focused on applying on-demand manufacturing and digital inventory to improve uptime, resilience, and sustainability for heavy industry. As founder of Ivaldi Group, he works with owner-operators to reduce downtime, extend asset life, and localise critical spare parts through data-driven and on-demand manufacturing approaches. His work bridges industrial operations, software, and distributed production, with a focus on practical value creation and measurable impact in complex energy and infrastructure environments.
This is an online event, and registration is free for qualified professionals. Register for AMA: Energy 2026 here.
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