Independent AM expertise that turns potential into value
Additive manufacturing is finding its way into more and more industries, but many organizations struggle to move beyond pilots and isolated use cases. Without experience, overview and realistic expectations, AM often becomes something that looks promising on paper but doesn’t hold up economically.
Decision-making is often influenced by what is immediately offered or familiar, rather than by what truly fits the application and the organization.
Because of that, clear advantages; shorter lead times, lower inventory, faster iteration and more design freedom remain unused.
Not because they aren’t possible, but because they’re not explored or evaluated in a structured, cross-functional way.
Services
AM-Konnect works independently between manufacturing companies, engineering partners and additive manufacturing service providers. I help organizations understand where AM truly makes sense; technically, economically and from a supply chain perspective. The goal is simple: reduce risk, avoid investments that won’t scale, and make decisions based on what the application needs.
I act as a single point of coordination for everything needed to integrate AM into existing engineering and supply chain processes, from early assessment and feasibility to partner selection and implementation support. This prevents fragmented initiatives and conflicting advice and opens the door to benefits, like on-demand production, less dependency on tooling and more flexible sourcing options.
Approach
Successful AM integration is never just about technology. It’s about alignment between engineering, procurement, operations and external partners. AM only works when it fits into existing processes instead of becoming a standalone experiment. I work early in the decision-making process to bring the right people together, align expectations and create a shared understanding of where AM adds value.
When execution is needed, I connect clients with qualified partners from my international network and stay involved to keep intent, implementation and outcome aligned, including the return on investment. This approach helps organizations move forward with confidence, while keeping control over cost, ownership and decision-making.
Audience
Manufacturing companies
Manufacturing companies exploring or scaling additive manufacturing and wanting to move beyond pilots toward realistic, scalable applications that fit their existing engineering and supply chain processes. Organizations that see potential in AM but need structure, technical-objective guidance and the right partners to make it work within their existing operations.
Additive manufacturing service providers
Organizations with strong technical capabilities that want to move beyond purely engineeringdriven entry points.
By involving engineering, supply chain and operations together, AMKonnect helps position AM more broadly within customer organizations leading to earlier engagement, betterqualified use cases and applications that align with sourcing strategies and longterm adoption.
About me
I founded AM-Konnect after years of working within the additive manufacturing ecosystem across industries such as automotive, household appliances, hightech, heavy equipment and defence. Over time, I saw that many organizations and service providers struggled to find each other, which meant they couldn’t fully unlock their potential. With AM-Konnect, I help bridge that gap in a structured and independent way creating a win/win for both sides. My experience and international network of qualified AM specialists and service providers allow me to objectively assess opportunities, connect the right parties and focus on solutions that are technically feasible, commercially viable and scalable within existing supply chains.
Michel Kokkelkoren, Founder
Contact
If you are exploring additive manufacturing, scaling existing applications or looking for a structured and independent way to integrate AM into your organization, I am always open to an introductory conversation. That first exchange costs no more than a (virtual) coffee.
I look forward to exploring the possibilities together.
You can reach AM-Konnect by either e-mail, LinkedIn, phone or by filling in the contact form.
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