About AM Network
Unlocking the potential of additive manufacturing
AM Network is the Swiss innovation network for additive manufacturing. We connect industry, research and society to drive innovation, share knowledge and unlock new opportunities together.
Our Mission
Shaping the future of manufacturing.
Additive manufacturing like 3-D printing can revolutionize manufacturing processes and business models. It enables new designs, personalized mass production, optimized material usage and shortened supply chains.
The association AM Network wants to unlock this potential for interested actors from industry, research and society.
Leadership
Board and key persons
Florian Widmer
Dr. Martin Stöckli
Dr. Mathieu Soutrenon
Lucas Oehms
Zoran Vranić
Michael Wüthrich
President
Florian Widmer
Florian Widmer is President of AM Network Switzerland and brings 20 years of experience in the Swiss manufacturing industry. As founder and CEO of designunity Ltd., he built an additive manufacturing consulting practice from the ground up and previously led 3D Solutions at Chromos Group. He also taught CAD/CAM and additive manufacturing at HSLU Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts for nine years and holds an MSc in Business Engineering and Production. Florian combines strategic vision with deep technical expertise, connecting industry, education, and technology across the Swiss manufacturing ecosystem.
Board Member
Dr. Martin Stöckli
Founding member of AM-Network, many years of experience with AM components and in carrying out AM projects both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as extensive experience in managing funded projects (Innosuisse, EU, etc.).
COO/CFO of inspire AG, the leading competence center for manufacturing in Switzerland.
Member of the board
Dr. Mathieu Soutrenon
Dr. Mathieu Soutrenon is a professor at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO). His activities in additive manufacturing focus on the development of sustainable processes for structuring materials such as materials for energy or sorbents for carbon capture. He teaches additive manufacturing courses at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels, helping train the next generation of engineers in AM and its applications.
Member of the board
Lucas Oehms
Currently, Lucas Oehms works at Digital Realty in Technical Operations Planning, supporting the coordination, reliability, and continuous improvement of mission-critical data center maintenance operations. Prior to this, he gained extensive experience in silicone 3D printing using DLP technology, where he contributed to quality management, process optimization, and the implementation of digital solutions to improve operational efficiency. He holds a BSc in Systems Engineering and completed an apprenticeship as an Automatiker, combining a strong engineering foundation with hands-on industrial experience.
Email:oehms.lucas@gmail.com
Member of the board
Zoran Vranić
Zoran Vranić ist internationaler Executive, CEO von VRANIC Consulting und Board Member im Swiss CxO Forum. Mit über 27 Jahren Erfahrung in Industrie, Medizintechnik und Digitaler Transformation verbindet er tiefes technologisches Know-how mit strategischer Unternehmensentwicklung. Sein Fokus beim AM Network liegt auf der Skalierung innovativer Technologien, der Initiierung strategischer Partnerschaften sowie der Stärkung des Schweizer Ökosystems für additive Fertigung durch effizienten Wissens- und Technologietransfer.
Member of the board
Michael Wüthrich
Michael Wüthrich has been a lecturer at the ZHAW School of Engineering since 2017 and has served as Co-Head of the Institute of Mechatronic Systems since 2025. He studied Mechanical Engineering at ETH Zurich and gained more than ten years of industrial experience before joining academia. For the past twelve years, his work has focused on additive manufacturing, with a particular emphasis on FDM technologies. His research centers on developing novel machines, manufacturing processes, and process strategies to advance the capabilities and industrial application of additive manufacturing.
Email:wuem@zhaw.ch
Contact
Get in touch with AM Network
Email
contact@amnetwork.ch
Phone
+41 32 531 00 50
Address
AM Network
c/o inspire AG
Technoparkstrasse 1
8005 Zürich
Schweiz
