National Centre of Competence for Industrial 3D Printing

The aim of the project is to establish the foundations of a National Centre of Competence for Industrial 3D Printing of Polymeric Materials with an emphasis on promoting environmentally and energy efficient production, a cradle-to-cradle approach, efficient use of raw materials and their recycling, the use of waste natural and synthetic materials - all in line with the goals of the Green Deal and the circular economy. This centre would be established in Liberec and builds on the combined strengths of the coordinator, leading research organisations and industrial partners to create a strong research agenda for the efficient green use of raw materials and energy, increasing the contribution of additive technologies to industry and making it a robust source of projects for the proposed centre.