Why Participate?

By joining the 3DOP Demonstration Call, your company can:

• Validate groundbreaking ideas using state-of-the-art facilities.
• Gain visibility and access to a robust network of industry experts.
• Advance your projects with tailored support from leaders in 3D printing technology.

Apply now and be part of the innovation that drives the future of manufacturing!

Benefits for participating companies:

• Validate and test: Evaluate technical solutions in real-world scenarios to identify potential markets.
• Collaborate: Partner with other organizations to develop complementary solutions and initiate projects.
• Identify funding opportunities: Discover private and public financial resources to support innovation.
• Receive guidance: Benefit from personalized coaching, technical expertise, and training to refine investment strategies and business plans 

Capabilities in the Call: Technologies and Services

Technical Services:

1. Opiliones: A cost-effective production unit for sustainable metal 3DP appliances not covered by SLS.
2. Element 22: Serial production of titanium components with expertise in Titanium Injection Moulding and Additive Manufacturing.
3. Guaranteed: XXL metal wire arch AM production and repair services for various industrial sectors.
4. TracXon: 3D-printed tools and molds with embedded electronics.
5. Tecos: Demonstration and production facility.
6. AM Flow: Workflow automation for 3D-printed objects and parts, focusing on high mix and high volume production.
7. AddCatt: Combining additive manufacturing and catalytic oxidation to create reactors tailored for air purification.
8. Valcun: Machines and services for 3D-printed aluminum parts.

Non-Technical Services

1. Partnering on New Project Creation: Advisory services to connect applicants to funded project opportunities.
2. Public Funding: Guidance on EU and national funding opportunities.
3. Private Funding: Networking with organizations and investors to leverage funding opportunities.
4. Coaching and Training: Support for defining vision, business-case planning, and roadmap creation.

How to Apply

The 3DOP Collaboration Call is a rolling call open until 4th February 2025. Applications will be evaluated and selected on a rolling basis, with a "first in –first selected" priority. Steps to apply:

1. Visit the application portal at ww.3dop.eu
2. Submit your application, ensuring compliance with the general requirements.
3. Await evaluation and selection by the 3DOP team.

General requirements

Applications must involve the use of 3DOP’s 3D printing technologies and services.

• The test case should begin at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6-7 and aim to reach TRL 9.
• Applicants must be legal entities (profit or non-profit) classified as SMEs.
• Entities must be established in eligible countries, including EU Member States, EEA countries, and other associated nations. Expanded eligibility criteria are available on the 3DOP website.

Key details

• Selected applicants will receive services free of charge.
• Applicants can choose between two options:
• Strand 1: Access both technical and non-technical services.
• Strand 2: Access non-technical services only.
• No additional funding will be provided to cover external expenses.
• The maximum duration for each test case is 8 months