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    Dates

    8 Apr 2027

    City / country

    Vienna, Austria

    Venue

    Tech Gate Vienna

    Time

    9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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    Event overview

    Overview

    The Austrian 3D-Printing Forum is the leading annual forum for additive manufacturing in Austria, taking place on April 8, 2027.

    It focuses on innovations and applications in 3D printing technology.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: The Austrian 3D Printing Forum runs on April 8, 2027, at Tech Gate Vienna, Austria.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: This leading forum focuses on innovations in additive manufacturing, attracting industry leaders and experts.
    3. 3Organiser: The event is organised by SUCCUS, a key player in the field of additive manufacturing.
    4. 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include decision-makers from R&D, production, and management sectors in additive manufacturing.
    5. 5Entry: Registration is required, with different pricing tiers for users and service providers.

    Why visit

    Visitors will gain insights into the latest trends and technologies in 3D printing, network with industry leaders, and explore practical applications of additive manufacturing. Dates and Venue: The Austrian 3D Printing Forum runs on April 8, 2027, at Tech Gate Vienna, Austria. Buyer Authority: Attendees include decision-makers from R&D, production, and management sectors in additive manufacturing.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations, connect with potential clients, and enhance their visibility in the growing additive manufacturing market. Scale and Focus: This leading forum focuses on innovations in additive manufacturing, attracting industry leaders and experts. Buyer Authority: Attendees include decision-makers from R&D, production, and management sectors in additive manufacturing. The forum serves as a crucial platform for networking.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    R&D managers from manufacturing companies
    Production engineers specializing in additive technologies
    Business leaders and decision-makers in manufacturing
    Researchers and academics in materials science
    Consultants in 3D printing and additive manufacturing
    Investors looking for opportunities in innovative technologies

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Manufacturers of 3D printing machines and materials
    Software developers for additive manufacturing processes
    Consulting firms specializing in 3D printing solutions
    Educational institutions offering training in additive technologies
    Service providers for 3D printing applications
    Startups innovating in the field of additive manufacturing

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    3D printing machines and equipment
    Additive manufacturing materials and supplies
    Software solutions for 3D printing
    Consulting services for implementation of 3D printing
    Training and educational resources for additive manufacturing
    Innovative applications of 3D printing in various industries

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Tech Gate Vienna

    Donau-City-Straße 1, 1220 Vienna, Austria

    Parking: Parking information can be found on the venue's website.

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    8 April –9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    • User

      Early registration until September 30, 2026.

      €460.00

    • Service Provider

      Early registration until September 30, 2026.

      €760.00
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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    SUCCUS

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    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Visitors

    200

    Exhibitors

    20

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    The Austrian 3D-Printing Forum is the leading annual forum for additive manufacturing in Austria, taking place on April 8, 2027. It focuses on innovations and applications in 3D printing technology. The forum serves as a crucial platform for networking and knowledge exchange among professionals in the additive manufacturing sector, driving innovation and collaboration. Join the Austrian 3D-Printing Forum on April 8, 2027, at Tech Gate Vienna, Austria, to explore the latest in.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include R&D managers from manufacturing companies, Production engineers specializing in additive technologies, Business leaders and decision-makers in manufacturing, Researchers and academics in materials science. Dates and Venue: The Austrian 3D Printing Forum runs on April 8, 2027, at Tech Gate Vienna, Austria. Scale and Focus: This leading forum focuses on innovations in additive manufacturing, attracting industry leaders and experts. Organiser: The event is organised by SUCCUS, a key player.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations, connect with potential clients, and enhance their visibility in the growing additive manufacturing market. Scale and Focus: This leading forum focuses on innovations in additive manufacturing, attracting industry leaders and experts. Buyer Authority: Attendees include decision-makers from R&D, production, and management sectors in additive manufacturing. The forum serves as a crucial platform for networking.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Vienna and the wider DACH and Central European additive manufacturing cluster, centred on the Danube City technology district around Tech Gate Vienna.

    Why it matters

    Attending Austrian 3D Printing Forum on 2027-04-08 to 2027-04-08 in Vienna lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Scalability into serial production

    Whether additive manufacturing can move beyond prototypes and one-off parts into repeatable, higher-volume industrial output.

    02

    Digitalisation of production workflows

    The use of connected digital data across design, build preparation, machine control and quality reporting.

    03

    Sustainability in AM

    Pressure to cut energy, waste and material consumption across the additive manufacturing process.

    04

    Resilient supply chains

    Interest in local and diversified manufacturing capacity that can absorb disruption.

    European additive manufacturing circuit

    Book hotels and exhibitor meetings 8–12 weeks ahead; Formnext in November and Rapid.Tech 3D in late spring are the anchor dates on most AM calendars.

    Austrian and CEE additive manufacturing buyers plan the Austrian 3D Printing Forum alongside Europe's larger AM trade fairs to compare machines, materials, software and post-processing across markets in the same budget cycle.

    Pre-show

    Confirm meetings and demo equipment with Austrian AM suppliers and research institutes ahead of the Vienna forum.

    Show week

    Attend keynotes and application tracks, walk the tabletop exhibition, and lock in follow-up visits at Formnext and Rapid.Tech 3D.

    Peer events are established additive manufacturing fairs and conferences; confirm dates and locations on each organiser website before booking travel.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · USD

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    VIE

    Vienna International Airport (Schwechat)

    Take the CAT or S7 S-Bahn to Wien Mitte/Landstraße, then U-Bahn U1 to Kaisermühlen-VIC, a 3-minute walk from Tech Gate Vienna. Taxis and ride-hailing run EUR 40–55 to the Danube City district.

    ~20 km southeast of Tech Gate Vienna

    to venue

    25–35 min off-peak by car or taxi; ~16 min by City Airport Train (CAT) to Wien Mitte

    by car

    BTS

    Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport

    Secondary gateway for CEE travellers; direct buses and trains connect Bratislava with Wien Hauptbahnhof in about an hour for onward U-Bahn connections.

    ~70 km east of Tech Gate Vienna

    to venue

    ~55–75 min by car

    by car

    GRZ

    Graz Airport

    Useful for Styrian industrial visitors; Railjet trains from Graz Hauptbahnhof reach Vienna in about 2 h 30 min.

    ~200 km south of Tech Gate Vienna

    to venue

    ~2 h 15 min by car via the A2/A21

    by car

    LNZ

    Linz Airport (Blue Danube)

    Serves Upper Austrian manufacturing travellers; hourly ÖBB Railjet services connect Linz with Vienna in about 1 h 30 min.

    ~185 km west of Tech Gate Vienna

    to venue

    ~2 h by car via the A1

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

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    Leopoldstadt / Messe, 1020 Wien (U1 Vorgartenstraße)

    Not yet confirmed

    Budget base two U1 stops from the venue, roughly 10 minutes to Kaisermühlen-VIC.

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    Kagran, 1220 Wien

    Not yet confirmed

    Mid-market hotel beside Donauzentrum shopping centre, three U1 stops from Kaisermühlen-VIC.

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    Donau City, 1220 Wien

    Not yet confirmed

    Closest full-service hotel to Tech Gate Vienna, a 5-minute walk across the Donau City plaza.

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    Kaisermühlen, 1220 Wien

    Not yet confirmed

    Faces the Vienna International Centre, about 6 minutes on foot to Tech Gate Vienna.

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    Donau City, 1220 Wien

    Not yet confirmed

    Landmark 57th-floor hotel tower with sky bar, directly adjoining Tech Gate Vienna.

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    Handelskai, 1020 Wien

    Not yet confirmed

    Premium Danube-side hotel, roughly 10 minutes by taxi to the venue and 15 minutes to the historic centre.

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    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    U-Bahn (metro) line U1

    Estimated costEUR 2.40 single Vienna public transport ticket
    Best forCity centre (Stephansplatz) to Kaisermuehlen-VIC station, then a short walk to Tech Gate Vienna

    The U1 is the most direct route and takes about 7-8 minutes between Stephansplatz and Kaisermuehlen-VIC.

    City bus lines

    Estimated costEUR 2.40 single Vienna public transport ticket
    Best forLines 20B, 90A, 91A and 92A stop near U1 Kaisermuehlen-Vienna International Center, beside Tech Gate Vienna

    These buses serve Tech Gate Vienna and the adjacent Vienna International Center.

    Airport transfer by rail

    Estimated costEUR 2.40 for the Vienna public transport leg; the airport express carries its own separate fare
    Best forVienna-Schwechat Airport via City Airport Train to U3 Landstrasse, then U1 to Kaisermuehlen-VIC

    The U1 links Tech Gate Vienna to the CAT connection at Landstrasse in about ten minutes.

    Parking at the venue

    Estimated costPaid short-stay parking, cash or card accepted at the garage
    Best forAPCOA underground car park at Tech Gate, Donau-City-Strasse 1, 1220 Wien

    On-site underground parking directly at Tech Gate Vienna for visitors arriving by car.

    taxi

    Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forVienna International Airport (Schwechat) (VIE) to Tech Gate Vienna

    about 25-30 minutes by car or taxi (labeled estimate); The airport links to the venue by City Airport Train (CAT) to U3 Landstrasse and then U-Bahn U1 to Kaisermuehlen-VIC, a short walk from Tech Gate.

    taxi

    Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forBratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) to Tech Gate Vienna

    ~55–75 min by car; Secondary gateway for CEE travellers; direct buses and trains connect Bratislava with Wien Hauptbahnhof in about an hour for onward U-Bahn connections.

    taxi

    Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forGraz Airport (GRZ) to Tech Gate Vienna

    ~2 h 15 min by car via the A2/A21; Useful for Styrian industrial visitors; Railjet trains from Graz Hauptbahnhof reach Vienna in about 2 h 30 min.

    taxi

    Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forLinz Airport (Blue Danube) (LNZ) to Tech Gate Vienna

    ~2 h by car via the A1; Serves Upper Austrian manufacturing travellers; hourly ÖBB Railjet services connect Linz with Vienna in about 1 h 30 min.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa not required
    ATA Carnet: check with organiser
    Official visa page

    Weather

    Vienna in April is early spring: daytime highs around 16C and night lows around 5-6C, with roughly 9 rainy days and 39-50 mm of precipitation across the month, plus about 10 hours of daily sunshine. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket for outdoor transfers between hotels and Tech Gate Vienna.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Austria.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Coffee house culture

    Vienna's Kaffeehaus tradition is the standard setting for informal business meetings. Order a Melange or Einspänner, expect table service and no rush, and note that separate bills for larger groups are the norm.

    Tipping and paying

    Service is legally included, but rounding up or adding 5–10% is customary. State the total you want to pay when handing over cash or card rather than leaving coins on the table. Card payment is widely accepted across Danube City and the centre.

    Dress and punctuality

    Business dress at Austrian technical conferences is smart-casual — jacket or blazer with open collar. Punctuality is taken seriously, so plan to arrive at Tech Gate Vienna before the morning session opens and greet contacts with a firm handshake and surname-plus-title formality.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: VIE

    Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Vienna; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

    Visa

    Austria is in the Schengen area. EU, EEA and Swiss nationals do not need a visa. Many other nationalities need a Schengen C visa for business visits of up to 90 days within any 180-day period; US citizens can stay for up to 90 days without a visa.

    Estimated cost: Not yet confirmed

    Processing: No fixed figure is published; applications are examined case by case by the competent consulate, so apply well ahead of travel.

    Business visitors without gainful employment can use a Schengen C visa, which also covers tourism and visiting. Stays longer than 90 days require a visa D. Check the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) and oesterreich.gv.at visa pages for your nationality.

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    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Check-in (recommended)

    2027-04-07

    Check-out (recommended)

    2027-04-09

    Areas to stay

    Donau City, 1220 Wien · Handelskai, 1020 Wien · Kagran, 1220 Wien · Kaisermühlen, 1220 Wien · Leopoldstadt / Messe, 1020 Wien (U1 Vorgartenstraße)

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    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Vienna International Airport (Schwechat) (VIE): 25–35 min off-peak by car or taxi; ~16 min by City Airport Train (CAT) to Wien Mitte; Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS): ~55–75 min by car; Graz Airport (GRZ): ~2 h 15 min by car via the A2/A21; Linz Airport (Blue Danube) (LNZ): ~2 h by car via the A1. Allow road or rail time to Tech Gate Vienna; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Tech Gate Vienna: Leopoldstadt / Messe, 1020 Wien (U1 Vorgartenstraße): ibis Wien Messe; Kagran, 1220 Wien: Austria Trend Hotel Donauzentrum; Donau City, 1220 Wien: NH Danube City.

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Vienna; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Vienna's U-Bahn, tram and bus network serves the venue, with a single ticket at EUR 2.40. Take U-Bahn line U1 to Kaisermuehlen-VIC for Tech Gate Vienna; bus lines 20B, 90A, 91A and 92A also stop nearby at Kaisermuehlen-Vienna International Center.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Tech Gate Vienna; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: April 2027

    Temperature: About 5C to 6C at night and 16C to 17C by day, with daily highs climbing from roughly 13C to 18C during April.

    Seasonality: Spring season with about 9 rainy days in April and 39-50 mm of total precipitation; sunshine averages around 10 hours per day.

    Packing: Bring layered smart-casual clothing, a compact umbrella or light rain shell, and comfortable walking shoes for U-Bahn and street transfers between hotels and Tech Gate Vienna.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Thursday 8 April 2027 — the full single-day forum programme

    The Austrian 3D Printing Forum runs as a one-day conference with a compact partner exhibition, so all keynotes, application tracks and networking take place on 8 April 2027. There is no multi-day split to optimise around: plan to arrive the evening of 7 April, attend the full day at Tech Gate Vienna, and use 9 April for follow-up meetings or a side trip.

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    Check passport validity and visa need — Confirm at least six months of passport validity and whether a Schengen C visa is required for your nationality for the Austrian 3D Printing Forum in Vienna.

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    Book flights to Vienna International Airport (VIE) — Compare arrival times against the U1 metro and City Airport Train onward connections to Kaisermuehlen-VIC.

    3

    Reserve a hotel near Tech Gate Vienna — Danube City and Kaisermuehlen-VIC are walkable to the venue; city-centre hotels are about 8 minutes away by U1.

    4

    Complete visitor registration — Register with the organiser, confirm any delegate fee, and note badge collection and door-opening times for the 8 April 2027 forum.

    5

    Download the programme — Shortlist sessions on additive manufacturing scalability, digitalisation, sustainability and supply-chain resilience.

    6

    Request supplier meetings — Contact AM machine, material and software suppliers in advance to schedule conversations on the day.

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    Plan airport to hotel transfer — Choose U-Bahn, bus lines 20B/90A/91A/92A or taxi; a single Vienna ticket costs EUR 2.40.

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    Check April weather and pack — Expect highs near 16C and lows near 5C with around 9 rainy days; bring layers, a light rain jacket and comfortable shoes.

    9

    Prepare business materials — Bring business cards, a short company profile and any technical specification sheets for AM suppliers.

    10

    Confirm hotel dates — Book check-in for 7 April and check-out for 9 April 2027 to cover the forum day with spare travel margin.

    11

    Assemble travel documents — Save or print your registration confirmation, photo ID, insurance details and any visa paperwork.

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    Arrive and collect your badge — On arrival at Tech Gate Vienna, collect your badge, orient yourself in the venue and reconfirm your meeting schedule.

    Side trips

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    Networking spots

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    Tech Gate Vienna lobby and rooftop terrace

     

    The forum's own meeting point between sessions; the terrace above the auditorium gives Danube views and is the natural place to continue conversations after the closing reception.

     

    Donau City waterfront promenade

     

    A five-minute walk from the venue, with cafés and restaurants overlooking the Danube — convenient for informal one-to-one meetings and speaker debriefs.

     

    Das LOFT at SO/ Vienna, 57th floor

     

    Panoramic sky bar in the adjoining Danube City tower, widely used for evening hospitality and small-group dinners after the forum day.

     

    Budget

    Costs & budget

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    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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    EUR 460 / per person

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    visitor · Service Provider

    EUR 760 / per person

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

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    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Austrian and Central European additive manufacturing users, R&D engineers and production managers evaluating how AM can move into serial production.

    Min. budget

    $1,060.00

    Timeline

    4-6 weeks for flights and hotel, plus Schengen visa lead time for non-EU travellers.

    Risks

    Vienna hotel rates rise close to spring event dates

    Schengen visa appointments can run several weeks ahead

    A single-day format concentrates all networking into one date

    exhibit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    AM machine and material suppliers, software, post-processing and metrology vendors targeting Austria's industrial users and research institutes.

    Min. budget

    $4,770.00

    Timeline

    8-12 weeks for stand design, freight and organiser approvals.

    Risks

    Limited space at a compact single-day venue

    Freight and customs lead time for demo equipment

    Return on investment is compressed by the one-day schedule

    skip

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Buyers outside additive manufacturing, or those who will follow the forum's technical themes through published reports and follow-up webinars instead of travelling.

    Min. budget

    Not yet confirmed

    Timeline

    0 weeks.

    Risks

    Missed direct contact with the Austrian AM community

    Gallery

    Photos

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    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    Glossary

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    Additive Manufacturing (AM)
    The umbrella term the forum uses for industrial 3D printing, where parts are built layer by layer from digital models rather than shaped by cutting or moulding.
    2
    3D Printing
    Fabricating a physical object from a digital file by adding material layer upon layer, the core technology family this Austrian forum is built around.
    3
    AM Value Chain
    The sequence from powder and machine suppliers through software, service providers, post-processing and end users that the forum says it covers along the whole additive manufacturing chain.
    4
    Scalability
    The ability to move an additive process from single parts or prototypes to repeatable, higher-volume output without losing quality or yield.
    5
    Serial Production
    High-volume, repeatable manufacturing. The 2026 forum focused on how AM can be integrated into serial or mass production.
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    Prototyping
    Producing one-off or small-batch parts to test form, fit or function before committing to full production tooling.
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    Feedstock
    The raw material an AM machine consumes to build parts, such as metal powder, filament or resin.
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    Post-Processing
    Steps applied after printing, including support removal, surface finishing, heat treatment or machining, that turn a printed shape into a usable component.
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    Digitalisation
    The use of connected digital data and workflows across design, build preparation, machine control and quality reporting in an industrial production environment.
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    Resilient Supply Chain
    A supply network able to absorb disruption. AM is often presented as a way to localise and shorten supply lines for spare parts and low-volume components.

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