NCAM 2026: A key meeting place for the industry of the future
GKN Aerospace Norway participated last week as one of the main sponsors of NCAM 2026 in Stavanger – one of the most important meeting places for additive manufacturing in Norway. The conference brought the industry together to share experiences, build relationships, and explore how 3D printing will shape future value chains.
Three days of expertise and networking
GKN took part over three days of presentations, meetings, and conversations with industry peers.
“It has been three great days where we’ve met many suppliers with 3D expertise in Norway, as well as some from abroad,” says Henrik Willgohs, Global Head of BD & Sales Material Solutions.
NCAM is largely about bringing the ecosystem together and facilitating collaboration. It gathers stakeholders across disciplines and industries to discuss everything from materials and production to how the technology is actually implemented in industrial applications.
Contributing on stage
As one of the main sponsors of NCAM 2026, GKN naturally took an active role in the program, sharing insights from our own work within additive manufacturing. Henrik Willgohs was therefore part of the professional program and presented on stage during the conference.
He shared experiences from GKN’s work with additive manufacturing, highlighting how the technology is applied in practice, as well as the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Close dialogue with customers
For GKN, the conference has also been an important arena for meeting customers and discussing concrete opportunities.
“We’ve met with customers and discussed our capacity and what we can deliver within 3D printing. Additive manufacturing is evolving rapidly, and the need for collaboration between industry and suppliers is becoming increasingly important. Platforms like NCAM make it easier to connect the right expertise with the right needs,” says Willgohs.
Sustainability and preparedness on the agenda
The conversations during the conference have also extended beyond technology.
Sustainability and preparedness were key topics, closely linked to the development of additive manufacturing – particularly in relation to building more flexible and resilient value chains.
Calling for closer dialogue with authorities
At the same time, GKN would like to see a stronger presence from public authorities.
“When we talk about preparedness and the geopolitical situation in the world, we are somewhat surprised that we haven’t met more representatives from Norwegian authorities,” says Willgohs.
He believes there is a need for closer collaboration going forward.
“We hope to be invited to engage in dialogue with Norwegian authorities, together with other 3D printing suppliers, to discuss how we can establish even stronger preparedness in Norway.”
NCAM has established itself as a key meeting place for additive manufacturing in Norway. For GKN, participation is about staying close to developments and helping shape what comes next.
