Research Institutions & Universities.
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Source: Addidex organisation sheet. Snapshot: 2026-10-14. Listings are not endorsements.
Additivt Teknikcenter
Hultsfred · Sweden · Research Institutions & Universities
The project aims to develop a testing facility where residual streams from various industries can be converted into raw materials for additive manufacturing. By reusing industrial by-products, the amount of waste and the need for virgin raw materials are reduced, promoting a circular economy and sustainable resource use. The project also seeks to create conditions for industrial symbiosis, where different stakeholders collaborate to optimize resource utilization and improve production efficiency.
ADMiRE Research Center
Villach · Austria · Research Institutions & Universities
Sensor Integration, Slicer Development, Mobile Robotic 3D Printing, Customized Gripper Solutions, Hardware Integration, Medical Device Development, Sustainable Manufacturing, Material Testing, Training and Education.
AIMEN - Innovation and Technology Centre
Porriño · Spain · Research Institutions & Universities
AIMEN Technology Centre offers a comprehensive range of services to support industrial innovation and technological development. These include the execution of R&D and innovation projects in areas such as advanced manufacturing, materials science, and digital technologies. AIMEN provides technology transfer support and helps scale up innovative processes for industrial application. The centre delivers customized engineering solutions in fields like automation, additive manufacturing, and materials processing. Additionally, it offers laboratory testing and characterization services—mechanical, chemical, and microstructural—as well as prototype development and pilot production. AIMEN also provides specialized training and technical consultancy to help companies enhance their capabilities and adopt cutting-edge technologies.
AIMPLAS
Valencia · Spain · Research Institutions & Universities
AIMPLAS – Instituto Tecnológico del Plástico is a technology center focused on research and development in polymer materials and processing technologies. The institute explores robotic and large-format 3D printing using recycled plastics, biopolymers, and composites, developing sustainable materials and extrusion solutions for industrial applications.
Aitiip
Zaragoza · Spain · Research Institutions & Universities
Aitiip specialises in robotic 3D printing as part of its broader expertise in advanced manufacturing and sustainable materials. We design and build custom robotic additive manufacturing systems, including multi-axis robotic arms equipped with high-throughput extruders for thermoplastics and bio-based composites. Our capabilities span from software development for toolpath generation and robotic control, to the formulation of innovative, sustainable materials such as bio-composites and recycled polymers. We offer prototyping and small-series production services, as well as design and engineering consultancy focused on DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) and structural optimisation. Additionally, we lead and participate in national and European R&D projects to advance robotic fabrication technologies in sectors such as construction, industrial manufacturing, and aerospace.
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Budapest · Hungary · Research Institutions & Universities
Employs an ABB IRB 6700 six-axis industrial robot for 3D concrete printing, utilizing concrete extrusion for research into material properties and structural applications of large-scale printed elements.
Bulgarian Additive Manufacturing Association
Sofia · Bulgaria · Research Institutions & Universities
The Bulgarian Additive Manufacturing Association is a national platform for AM Know-how, resources, education, technology, etc. exchange.
CATEC
Sevilla · Spain · Research Institutions & Universities
CATEC – Advanced Center for Aerospace Technologies (Seville, Spain) is a research and innovation center specializing in advanced manufacturing for the aerospace sector. The institute develops robotic metal additive manufacturing processes such as WAAM and LMD, focusing on structural optimization, process automation, and in-situ monitoring for high-performance components.
CDRSP
Marinha Grande · Portugal · Research Institutions & Universities
CDRSP – Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development (Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal) is a leading research institution advancing robotic and large-scale additive manufacturing. Their work spans materials science, hybrid manufacturing, and multi-axis robotic extrusion for polymers, composites, and concrete. CDRSP integrates design, simulation, and production research to enable sustainable, digitally driven manufacturing solutions.
CeNTI - Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
Vila Nova de Famalicão · Portugal · Research Institutions & Universities
CeNTI – Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials (Portugal) develops advanced materials and functional coatings for integration in additive manufacturing and robotic 3D printing. The institute explores polymer and composite formulations with embedded functionalities, enabling high-performance and sustainable applications in sectors such as construction, mobility, and design.
Centria University of Applied Sciences
Kokkola · Finland · Research Institutions & Universities
The Robo3D Lab features industrial and collaborative robots (cobots) for robotic 3D printing with thermoplastics (e.g., PLA, PETG, ABS) via large-scale pellet extrusion, focusing on developing new applications and processes in additive manufacturing.
Chalmers University of Technology
Gothenburg · Sweden · Research Institutions & Universities
The Robotic Fabrication Lab is equipped with three six-axis industrial robot arms (KUKA Agilus, KUKA Quantec) that are used for various fabrication processes, including 3D printing (FDM, DIW) with biomaterials and other advanced materials, alongside CNC milling.
CIIRC CTU
Prague · Czech Republic · Research Institutions & Universities
We offer our partners consultations on the specific use of this technology and the production of prototype parts to verify the possibilities of PEM for their applications.
Deakin University
Geelong · Australia · Research Institutions & Universities
4D printing; soft grippers; soft actuators; soft sensors.
Organisation website ↗DesignLab UAI
Santiago · Chile · Research Institutions & Universities
On demand, mostly research oriented projects or collabs
Organisation website ↗Digital Fabrication Lab (INGEO, Ud’A)
Pescara · Italy · Research Institutions & Universities
Prototyping, characterization, laboratory testing, and simulation.
Organisation website ↗DONE Lab
Guimarães · Portugal · Research Institutions & Universities
DONE Lab (University of Minho) is a research laboratory dedicated to robotic additive manufacturing and digital design. It operates multi-material robotic printing systems using pellet extrusion (FGF) and develops new approaches for sustainable product design, material science, and AI-assisted manufacturing.
Dresden University of Technology (TUD)
Dresden · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
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Organisation website ↗Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
Champs-sur-Marne · France · Research Institutions & Universities
École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées conducts research in robotic additive manufacturing for architecture and construction, focusing on advanced extrusion processes, multi-axis robotic fabrication, and non-planar toolpaths. The institution develops experimental building components, sustainable material systems, and digital workflows for next-generation construction methods.
EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
Lausanne · Switzerland · Research Institutions & Universities
Leads research in Aerial Additive Manufacturing (Aerial AM), employing flying robots (drones) equipped with advanced manipulators to autonomously deposit construction materials layer-by-layer for building and repair applications, exploring swarm robotics.
ETH Zurich
Zurich · Switzerland · Research Institutions & Universities
ETH Zurich conducts extensive research in robotic 3D printing, from robot-assisted impact printing with earth materials for architecture to multi-material jetting for soft robotics. They also explore hybrid robotic fabrication for construction and advanced materials.
Fontys University of applied science
Eindhoven · The Netherlands · Research Institutions & Universities
Offering research and education in the field of AM together with industry and students.
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT)
Aachen · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
Researches and implements Laser Material Deposition (LMD) with powder and wire, utilizing flexible robotic arm systems with integrated laser beam sources for large-scale and complex metal component fabrication.
Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU
Chemnitz · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
printing and developing parts for FGF
Organisation website ↗Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA)
Stuttgart · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
Develops robot-based hybrid manufacturing systems using six-axis industrial robots for large-scale additive manufacturing with granulates, combining with subtractive processes and automated quality control for complex parts.
Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM)
Dresden · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
Features industrial robots (Kuka KR16, UR5e) on linear axes capable of carrying various print heads to functionalize large and medium-sized components by printing features like sensors or heaters on complex surfaces with conductive inks and polymers.
Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT)
Aachen · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
Conducts extensive research in robot-integrated Laser Metal Deposition with Wire (LMD-w) and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for large-scale metal components. Also involved in LPBF for complex geometries.
German Aerospace Center (DLR) - Institute of Structures and Design
Stuttgart · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
Research and Technology Development
Organisation website ↗Ghent university
Ghent · Belgium · Research Institutions & Universities
Design consultancy
Organisation website ↗GKN Aerospace
Trollhättan · Sweden · Research Institutions & Universities
Trollhättan is GKN Aerospace’s Centre of Excellence for Engine Systems. Trollhättan’s expertise covers a wide range of engine components, from intermediate cases and compressor exhaust cases for civil and military aircraft engines, to turbines and nozzles for the most advanced space rockets. Trollhättan is also a Centre of Excellence and world-leader in laser-wire deposition additive manufacturing technology.
Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA)
Amsterdam · The Netherlands · Research Institutions & Universities
The Robot Lab at HvA's Faculty of Technology explores 'robotic production' and 'robotic manufacturing' with circular materials like recycled plastics and waste wood composites. They use industrial robotic arms (e.g., KUKA LBR iiwa, UR) for computational design and robotic production of tangible prototypes.
IMDEA Materials Institute
Getafe · Spain · Research Institutions & Universities
Operates a unique robotics laboratory with five modular robots (including collaborative robots) to automate materials discovery and processing, particularly for polymer-based materials and nanocomposites, enabling high-throughput experimentation and AI-driven development relevant to additive manufacturing.
INDEXLAB- Politecnico di Milano
Lecco · Italy · Research Institutions & Universities
Design for Additive - Variable Layer Height - Conformal Printing - Prompted Construction
INESC TEC
Porto · Portugal · Research Institutions & Universities
INESC TEC (Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science) conducts advanced research in robotic additive manufacturing, automation, and intelligent production systems. The institute develops integrated hardware and software solutions for multi-axis robotic extrusion, digital twins, and process monitoring to enhance precision and scalability in large-format 3D printing.
Institut für Baubetriebswesen TU Dresden
Dresden · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
The Institute of Construction Management at TU Dresden conducts applied research in the field of construction process engineering for concrete 3D printing (B3D). We offer contract research and technical collaboration focused on key aspects such as process design, time and cost analysis, quality assurance, resource efficiency, and data-driven optimization of B3D workflows. Our research includes the development of printing logistics, digital production planning, and integration into BIM-based site management.
Institut Pascal
Aubière · France · Research Institutions & Universities
Institut Pascal conducts research in robotic additive manufacturing, operating an ABB IRB 6660 paired with a 3-axis positioning table and AdaOne for multi-axis toolpath control. The lab focuses on pellet-based extrusion (FGF) for large-scale polymer research, process development, and experimental robotic fabrication.
Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC)
Barcelona · Spain · Research Institutions & Universities
IAAC – Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (Barcelona, Spain) is a leading research and education center exploring robotic 3D printing in architecture and construction. The institute develops large-scale material systems using clay, earth, and recycled polymers, combining computational design, material innovation, and sustainable fabrication methods.
Irish Manufacturing Research
Mullingar · Ireland · Research Institutions & Universities
MR’s goal is to Demystify, Derisk and Deliver emerging technologies and new knowledge to enable industry to succeed at the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing.
IWK Institut für Werkstofftechnik und Kunststoffverarbeitung
Rapperswil-Jona · Switzerland · Research Institutions & Universities
Material development, process optimization, software development for continuous path planning and robotic printing
Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU)
Linz · Austria · Research Institutions & Universities
The Creative Robotics Lab utilizes industrial robotic arms as versatile 3D printers, capable of fabricating soft robots using biodegradable gels and other polymeric materials, exploring multi-material and bio-inspired applications.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
Develops a novel microwave print head that can be moved and rotated in 3D space by a robotic arm, enabling the 3D printing of fiber-reinforced thermoplastics with high precision and flexibility.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stockholm · Sweden · Research Institutions & Universities
Uses an ABB robotic arm, often on a linear track, integrated with a Vertico end effector for 3D concrete printing, particularly for infrastructure projects.
KU Leuven
Leuven · Belgium · Research Institutions & Universities
Has adapted a standard industrial welding robot arm (e.g., using Fronius CMT process) for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) of metal components, focusing on process development, simulation, and hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing.
Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.
Hannover · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
Repair welding, cladding, wire-based laser additive manufacturing, additive manufacturing of large scale parts, process monitoring, AI for quality control
LORTEK
Ordizia · Spain · Research Institutions & Universities
LORTEK is a research and technology center specializing in metal additive manufacturing and robotic deposition processes. The institute focuses on WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing), DED, and hybrid AM systems, advancing applications in aerospace, energy, and industrial tooling through automation, process monitoring, and material innovation.
Łukasiewicz Research Network – Industrial Research Institute for Automation and Measurements PIAP
Warsaw · Poland · Research Institutions & Universities
Large-size concrete 3D printing, WAAM, mobile 3D printer
Organisation website ↗Minho University - School of Architecture, Art and Design
Guimarães · Portugal · Research Institutions & Universities
ACTech Hub at the University of Minho conducts research at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and digital technologies, with a strong focus on additive manufacturing, robotic construction, and the integration of BIM with generative design. Its activity centres on the development and experimental validation of sustainable and automated building systems, including 3D-printed concrete with natural fibre reinforcement, robotically fabricated architectural components, and modular solutions based on circularity principles. The hub bridges academic research with practical application, fostering collaboration with industry to drive innovation in construction.
NHLS Lectoraat Smart Sustainable Manufacturing
Leeuwarden · The Netherlands · Research Institutions & Universities
Developing partner, parameter optimization, material proporties testing, model validation
NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
Trondheim · Norway · Research Institutions & Universities
The Additive Manufacturing research group at NTNU actively develops and applies robot-assisted material deposition techniques, including Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for large-scale metal components, with a focus on process optimization and metallurgy.
Politecnico di Milano
Milan · Italy · Research Institutions & Universities
Developed the 'Atropos' system, a six-axis robotic arm capable of printing continuous fiber composites. Also collaborates on large-scale robotic 3D printing of recycled polymers using a 7-axis robotic arm on rails.
PrintCity
Manchester · United Kingdom · Research Institutions & Universities
Supporting Industry with Technology Adoption.
Organisation website ↗REDU
Rovaniemi · Finland · Research Institutions & Universities
We offer companies the opportunity to participate in our ongoing LFAM projects and through that create and validate innovative workflows, test and prototype ideas, and provide first results. We give companies the chance to make the leap from old to new, sustainable and efficient manufacturing methods und thus bridge the gap between R&D and industry.
RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden
Mölndal · Sweden · Research Institutions & Universities
The Application Center for Additive Manufacturing (AM Center) utilizes cutting-edge technology and high-quality materials to produce large-scale objects quickly and efficiently, all while prioritizing sustainability and minimizing waste.
ROSO
Taichung · Taiwan · Research Institutions & Universities
Construction Robotics and Computational Design, 3D Printing in Architecture, and AI and Computer Vision Integration for Robotic Task Execution.
Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre
Marknesse · The Netherlands · Research Institutions & Universities
For FGF with composites/polymers: https://www.nlr.org/newsroom/nieuws/innovative-solutions-from-a-new-technology-for-sustainable-aviation/
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Kuopio · Finland · Research Institutions & Universities
Research & Development & Innovation services, product development and training services
SeaPower
Figueira da Foz · Portugal · Research Institutions & Universities
SeaPower develops and applies large-scale robotic 3D printing technologies for marine and energy applications. The company focuses on creating durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant components using composite and polymer extrusion processes, contributing to more efficient and sustainable manufacturing within the maritime industry.
SU-IMC: Sabancı University Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research And Application Center
Pendik · Turkey · Research Institutions & Universities
SU-IMC focuses on robotic and digital manufacturing, including a Robotic Hybrid Manufacturing Cell that processes metals, thermoplastic and thermoset composites, and metal matrix composites. They integrate control systems, computer vision, and machine learning within robotics for real-time control and vision systems.
Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Tampere · Finland · Research Institutions & Universities
Biomaterial research, Industrial metal part research
Organisation website ↗Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Kongens Lyngby · Denmark · Research Institutions & Universities
Equipped with large robot arms (e.g., KUKA KR 300) capable of 'Big Area 3D prints' for polymers and construction materials. Also conducts research in metal additive manufacturing (LPBF, WAAM) including in-space applications.
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Munich · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
The Robotic Fabrication Labs are equipped with two advanced Universal Robots (UR) robotic arms and an extrusion system for 3D printing in model size with clay and cementitious mortar, focusing on new methods for architectural fabrication.
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Braunschweig · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
The goal is to develop new construction methods that are faster, more cost-effective, and more sustainable. This includes printing components from concrete, metal, or clay, as well as the development of new materials, processes, and design freedom.
Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden)
Dresden · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
Conducts research in robotic concrete 3D printing through projects like ConPrint3D, involving the Institute of Lightweight Structures and Industrial Robots (IFL) and the Institute of Construction Materials (IWB) for large-scale additive manufacturing of reinforced concrete.
Tecnalia Research & Innovation
Bilbao · Spain · Research Institutions & Universities
Tecnalia Research & Innovation develops advanced solutions for large-scale robotic 3D printing in construction. Its 3D Printing in Construction Laboratory focuses on new materials, extrusion processes, and robotic systems for printing structural and non-structural elements, enabling greater efficiency, reduced waste, and innovative architectural applications.
Tekniker
Eibar · Spain · Research Institutions & Universities
Research and development. Part manufacturing.
Organisation website ↗The Manufacturing Technology Center
Coventry · United Kingdom · Research Institutions & Universities
We work with organisations of all sizes, from SMEs to large multinationals, across multiple sectors including Aerospace, Space, Defence, Power & Energy and many more. Our experts help these organisations unlock the benefits of additive manufacturing to enhance product performance through increased design freedom, enable the creation of complex geometries and show them how to reduce part count through consolidation of component assemblies.
The University of Manchester
Manchester · United Kingdom · Research Institutions & Universities
Research and development
Organisation website ↗Thomas More
Sint-Katelijne-Waver · Belgium · Research Institutions & Universities
Advice on hard & software for LFAM
Organisation website ↗TSI AdditiveLab
Riga · Latvia · Research Institutions & Universities
Large scale wire-based metal robotic 3D printing: path planning, process control, geometry control, temperature control.
TU Delft
Delft · The Netherlands · Research Institutions & Universities
Hosts multiple labs engaged in robotic 3D printing. CDAM uses a UR3 robotic arm for multi-axis FDM 3D printing (support-free plastic fabrication). The Robotic Building lab applies robotic fabrication to clay, silicon, recyclable plastic, and concrete (including shotcrete 3D printing) for architectural structures using various industrial robots.
TUD Dresden University of Technology
Dresden · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
research projects and education in the field of lightweight engineering and polymer technologies, e.g.: https://tu-dresden.de/ing/maschinenwesen/ilk/projekte/lobo
TUKE Slovakia
Košice · Slovakia · Research Institutions & Universities
Collaboration with practice and custom manufacturing of polymer materials
Organisation website ↗Universidad del Bio-Bio
Concepción · Chile · Research Institutions & Universities
Tehnical Assitance
Organisation website ↗Universite de Toulon
La Garde · France · Research Institutions & Universities
Université de Toulon conducts advanced research in multi-axis robotic additive manufacturing, focusing on direct deposition processes, non-planar toolpaths, and hybrid robotic–machine-tool systems. The lab integrates sensing, monitoring, geometric metrology, design optimisation, and life-cycle analysis to improve precision, efficiency, and sustainability in large-scale AM.
University of Bologna
Bologna · Italy · Research Institutions & Universities
Mechanical tests and microstructural analysis on WAAM parts, testing and prototyping of WAAM parts for architecture, design, construction applications, design for AM.
University of Coimbra
Coimbra · Portugal · Research Institutions & Universities
University of Coimbra (Portugal) develops robotic metal additive manufacturing systems in collaboration with SINTEF (Norway). Their 6-axis DED (Direct Energy Deposition) setup enables large-scale metal part production with integrated simulation and process optimization capabilities.
University of Cyprus
Nicosia · Cyprus · Research Institutions & Universities
State-of-the-art WAAM facility employing an ABB IRB 2600 robotic arm in conjunction with Fronius CMT TPS 500i welding equipment that can conduct fully-automated bimetallic WAAM. Contact: Dr Nicolas Hadjipantelis
University of Exeter
Exeter · United Kingdom · Research Institutions & Universities
Research and collaboration
Organisation website ↗University of Lancashire
Preston · United Kingdom · Research Institutions & Universities
Prototyping and consulting.
Organisation website ↗University of Liege
Liege · Belgium · Research Institutions & Universities
Engages in research on robotic additive manufacturing using earth-based materials like clay mixed with algae fibres, employing 6-axis robotic arms for precise and complex deposition for architectural applications.
University of Limerick
Limerick · Ireland · Research Institutions & Universities
The Metal Plasticity and Additive Manufacturing Group conducts research in additive manufacturing of metal components, utilizing a robot welding cell adaptable for Direct Energy Deposition (DED) and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) for large-scale fabrication and material characterization.
University of Malta
Msida · Malta · Research Institutions & Universities
Develops and utilizes a prototype gantry-type 3D printer for concrete, focusing on sustainable construction practices and the use of low-impact concrete with recycled aggregates.
University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Odense · Denmark · Research Institutions & Universities
Conducts extensive research in 'Robotics in 3D Concrete Printing,' focusing on computational design, structural optimization, and generating optimized robot code for complex concrete structures using industrial robotic arms.
University of Stuttgart
Stuttgart · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
The Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) uses a heavy-duty industrial robot arm on a 12-meter linear axis equipped with a 3D printing effector for dual additive manufacturing of timber-bioplastic hybrid structures.
University of Twente
Enschede · The Netherlands · Research Institutions & Universities
Operates a Robotic Material Development Platform with a KUKA robot for precise material deposition and characterization, enabling the development and printing of multi-material structures relevant to soft robotics and functional devices.
University of Westminster
London · United Kingdom · Research Institutions & Universities
The Fabrication Laboratory features KUKA robots that are utilized for various fabrication techniques, including large-scale additive manufacturing processes (extrusion-based) for architectural research and innovative construction methodologies, with an emphasis on sustainable design.
UNSW
Sydney · Australia · Research Institutions & Universities
Print capacity is made available to students through undergraduate courses or postgraduate research programs.
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Vilnius · Lithuania · Research Institutions & Universities
Researches and implements 3D concrete printing using a robotic arm that handles the printhead for material extrusion, focusing on advanced construction techniques and digital fabrication.
West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin
Szczecin · Poland · Research Institutions & Universities
Printing elements for customers
Organisation website ↗ZAL
Hamburg · Germany · Research Institutions & Universities
ZAL offers partners advanced robot-guided additive manufacturing capabilities for the development of next-generation aircraft cabin components. With our large-scale robotic AM system, we enable the production of lightweight, functional, and highly integrated structures, including complex geometries and multi-functional components that go beyond conventional manufacturing limits.