In the vibrant southern region of Cádiz, Spain, a new force in innovation is taking shape: the Advanced Manufacturing Center in Puerto Real. This forward-looking facility, managed by the renowned Spanish technology center FIDAMC, marks a major milestone in the advancement of large-scale additive manufacturing using CEAD’s technology and solutions.
A techno center powered by collaboration and innovation
At the core of this new center lies a commitment to 3D printing, robotics, and smart manufacturing. CEAD’s modular robotic hybrid manufacturing system is used to create one of the largest composite 3D printing systems ever installed in Spain.
With dual robotic arms and the ability to print parts up to 10 meters in length and 2 meters in height, this microfactory enables FIDAMC and its partners to explore new applications across the aerospace, marine, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors.
“This will be the most advanced 3D printing center in Spain — and the biggest one,” says Ernesto Gonzalez, Managing Director at FIDAMC. “Thanks to CEAD’s technology and our combined know-how, we are reshaping how Spain approaches additive manufacturing.”
A platform for industry, academia, and SMEs
More than just a production center, the facility is designed as an open platform for collaboration. Companies of all sizes, research institutions, and universities are invited to co-develop, prototype, and scale up innovative ideas. The center offers access to cutting-edge tools, hands-on expertise, and a dynamic ecosystem focused on accelerating industrial innovation.
“We believe that collaboration is the key to unlocking new ideas,” Ernesto Gonzalez continues. “By opening this center to the entire ecosystem, from startups to universities, we’re creating a space where knowledge-sharing and innovation go hand in hand.”
Driving Regional Impact with Global Ambition
This new chapter in FIDAMC’s growth is part of a larger strategy to expand into new industries and strengthen Spain’s leadership in advanced manufacturing. CEAD’s involvement supports this mission, enabling rapid development of cost-effective, sustainable solutions that can serve both regional and global markets.
Together, CEAD and FIDAMC are not just pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in composite 3D printing — they’re laying the groundwork for a more collaborative, innovative, and sustainable future in advanced manufacturing.
Stay tuned for the grand opening in 2025. Make sure to follow FIDAMC and CEAD on LinkedIn for updates.