3D-Printing Collaboration Project 3DTY - TAMK

to modernize the industry by bringing together the RDI actors in large-scale 3D printing technology

3DTY-project strives to modernize the industry by bringing together actors in research, development and innovation (RDI) throughout Finland that develop and disseminate the use of large-scale 3D printing technology. The aim is to improve the local and national impact of these activities by combining close domestic cooperation with the best of global expertise. The project includes both printing of metals and printing of polymer-/composite materials.

The project comprehensively demonstrates the feasibility of large-scale printing techniques to the production of products in Finnish industry, and promotes the increase and spread of know-how in the technology of large-scale 3D printing in industry. The aim is to generate new business based on competence development and innovation and to support business-oriented renewal of operations.

The nationwide character of the project is emphasized by the fact that the project partners and related stakeholders represent the regions of Northern Finland (University of Oulu, Rovaniemi Education Center REDU), Eastern Finland (University of Eastern Finland, Savonia University of Applied Sciences), Southern Finland (LUT University) and Western Finland (Tampere University of Applied Sciences). Ensuring business impact are the innovation platform DIMECC Oy's ecosystems FAMN (Finnish Advanced Manufacturing Network) and FAME (Finnish Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem).