3D Technologies in the Community of Madrid
Madrid has become a center for training and implementation of 3D
Technologies with companies, scientists and service providers for the creation
of prototypes, customized products and complex components.
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A mature 3D Technology ecosystem
These technologies have an impact on sectors of special implementation in the Community of Madrid such as health, construction, automotive and aeronautics, education, the creative industry and industrial manufacturing.
Among the industries to which these techniques can be applied is the automotive industry, with the Madrid Automotive Cluster (MCA) supporting the integration of additive manufacturing technologies and promoting innovation and collaboration between agents in the sector.
In the area of 3D printing, in the Community of Madrid several companies stand out for their size, innovation and the breadth of their services. For example, TRD positions itself as a comprehensive 3D printing center, offering everything from design and printing services to the sale of printers for various users. 3DZ has a proven track record in multiple additive manufacturing technologies. Abax Innovation Technologies offers comprehensive professional 3D printing solutions, being manufacturers and covering various technologies and materials. And 3D Creaciones markets from prototypes to short productions.
Technological excellence and concentration of skilled 3D Technology talent
In terms of talent, Madrid has become a hub for training in 3D technologies, with several universities and technology centers offering specialized programs:
- The Technical University of Madrid (UPM) has specific programs in digital manufacturing, parametric design and additive manufacturing. Its FabLab ETSAM and FabLab MakETSII laboratories make their facilities available to students, teachers, researchers and the general public for the creation of digitally based prototypes.
- The Carlos III University (UC3M) offers specialized programs in mechanical design and advanced manufacturing, with modules dedicated to 3D printing and the development of industrial solutions based on additive manufacturing. And the University of Design and Technology (UDIT) includes bachelor's and master's degrees focused on 3D technologies, additive manufacturing, and advanced modeling for creative and engineering sectors.
The Fab+3D – CSIC Interdisciplinary Thematic Platform facilitates collaboration between scientists, companies and society for the effective implementation of Additive Manufacturing technologies in Industry 4.0. Two institutions with special links to these are the IMDEA Materials Institute, which carries out research and advanced training in additive manufacturing technologies, with an emphasis on new materials and industrial applications, and Funditec, which carries out R+D+i projects in three key technological areas: Advanced Materials, Agri-Food and Digital Technologies.
In the field of health, the 3D Management Laboratory of the La Paz University Hospital offers the Hospital's services and units access to 3D imaging software, navigation or 3D printers, among others. UTADI 3D of the 12 de Octubre University Hospital supports scientific and healthcare practice through designs that are necessary, for example, for the planning of cancer treatments through radiotherapy or complex surgeries. And the UPAM3D (multidisciplinary unit of diagnosis and advanced therapeutic planning) of the Gregorio Marañón University Hospital is a multidisciplinary unit of diagnosis and advanced therapeutic planning that provides biomedical design and manufacturing services for medical devices.
From a solidarity point of view, Ayúdame3D is a non-profit organization that designs and manufactures 3D printed arms for free to amputees around the world, helping to reduce the inequality they face and improve their quality of life. They have helped more than 30,000 people in more than 60 countries
A consolidated startup ecosystem
Madrid is home to 73 3D Technology startups founded in recent years with activity mainly in three sub-industries: content production, real estate software and medical devices. These companies create more than 1,200 jobs and have attracted more than €64M with a total valuation of €174M. Geniova, Wooptix, Advanced Radar Technologies, Rated Power, Spika Tech or Next Limit, are some of the Tech Companies in Madrid that have closed significant investment rounds in recent years.
3D Technology Startups in Madrid
Nr of Tech Companies
73 (4th of European Hubs)
Other startups with 3D technology developed in Madrid are Colfeed4Print, which manufactures filaments and granules for 3D printing, applied in bone regeneration, energy and decoration, Digital Anatomics, with personalized surgical guides for spine surgeries and osteotomies, Addvance 3D, which offers advanced solutions in additive manufacturing and 3D printing to digitize production processes, Titanium Technology, an ecological anti-biofouling technology based on titanium and electrochemistry and Uttopion, a metaverse platform that allows creating virtual spaces, organizing live events and connecting communities, aimed at creators and brands.
Prominent Agents in 3D Technologies in Madrid
Main 3D Technology Events in Madrid
Advanced Manufacturing Madrid: Show more than 13,000 visitors your latest developments in automation and robotics, connected manufacturing, composites, welding, surface treatment, measurement, inspection, quality and testing, machinery components, PPE, subcontracting, machine tools and 3D printing.
3D Printer Party: E3D printing meeting in Spain. It includes talks, workshops and exhibitions, bringing together creators, experts and innovators.
3D technology
3D technology covers a wide variety of applications, from 3D printing to 3D design and modeling, enabling faster and faster prototyping, customized products, and complex components with reduced manufacturing costs.
For example, in the automotive industry, surface modeling allows the production process to be streamlined, in healthcare, healthcare professionals can manufacture custom-made prostheses incorporating additive manufacturing techniques, and in education, 3D printers allow for improved visualization and understanding.
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