Markus Brillinger, Senior Researcher of Area 4.2 – Cognitive Production Systems – presents the results of his research at the 9th International Conference on Manufacturing Technology and Processes (ICMEP) in Budapest, Hungary. He introduced the requirements on future production systems and the research gap. Using a best practice use-case in additive manufacturing, the senior researcher presents a new additive manufacturing methodology and evaluated it based on its benefits compared to existing additive manufacturing systems. For the presentation of his research paper, Dr. Brillinger received the Best Presentation Award.