The new era of manufacturing: 3D metal printing, layer by layer
With the maturity of 3D printing in plastic, metal is emerging as the next major industrial revolution. Our services include advanced research together with partners from the health sector (hospitals, biomedical research centers…), in:
We offer research, technology transfer, and cutting-edge infrastructure in three main areas:
Manufacturing of green parts: From the use of pastes (DIW), filament or pellets (FFF) to binder jetting, with subsequent processes of binder removal and high-temperature consolidation.
Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technologies: Including electric arc (WAAM) and laser (LW-DED), with a growing impact in the industrial sector.
Direct powder bed fusion (PBF) technologies: With solutions of maximum competitiveness compared to current technologies, opening the door to new materials, process optimization, and optimized designs.
Metal additive manufacturing opens up a territory full of transformative possibilities for industry and society. In recent years, it has emerged as a key tool to address crucial challenges:
Sustainability: Materials and processes with a lower carbon footprint and oriented towards the circular economy.
Energy transition: Advanced metal parts for electric mobility and clean technologies.
Emission reduction: Ultra-light components thanks to optimized designs with 3D printing.
Industrial integration: Improvement of traditional processes with additional functionalities and new markets.
New business models: Personalization and 100% digital production in key sectors such as healthcare, aerospace, and automotive.
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What do we offer from CIM UPC in 3D metal printing
Tailored solutions for real challenges: We work hand in hand with companies to identify and apply the most efficient metallic additive technology based on the objective, sector, and project phase. We don’t offer machines, we offer results.
Applied innovation that generates competitive advantage: We develop new materials, processes, and validation methods so that your components not only meet but exceed expectations. We turn R&D into tangible value.
Open access to the most advanced technology: We have a demonstration space for companies, centers, and professionals to explore, test, and validate the real potential of 3D metal printing in a collaborative environment.
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