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The Future of Manufacturing – it’s already here
At Hannover Messe this year, a powerful conversation unfolded – one that didn’t just look into the future of manufacturing but demonstrated that the future is already here. In a panel moderated by Markus Obermeier (Senior Manager Additive Manufacturing, Siemens), leaders from across the large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) ecosystem came together to share how technology and partnerships are transforming the industrial landscape. [...]
Co-creation accelerates innovation industrial 3D printing
This article was published originally on Siemens.com. Within 10 years, industrial 3D printing has become a large and mature business. As an innovator in this field, CEAD recently launched a compact, user-friendly 3D printer with high production capacity based on a gantry arrangement in partnership with Siemens. The partnership leads to accelerated innovation in the 3D printing market. In 2019, CEAD launched the [...]
Toolpath optimization, sutainability and maritime 3D printing: insights from JEC 2025
During JEC 2025, CEAD invited its partners to share their insights into large format additive manufacturing. From 3D printing maritime structures to sustainability and toolpath strategies, you’ll find the recordings of these presentations on this page. Composites for advanced maritime structures Unlocked advantages of LFAM in composite molds & tooling Sustainability in composites tooling and [...]
The Rise of LFAM Microfactories: Lights-Out Production
This article was originally published on AdvancedManufacturing.org. In the light of the digital revolution, automated large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) technologies are rapidly taking over traditional manufacturing methods. Central to this shift are LFAM microfactories—small-to-medium modular manufacturing facilities, first ideated by industry experts Peter Wells and Paul Nieuwenhuis, that integrate automation and other advanced technologies to optimize operations. Microfactories provide manufacturers with a distinct [...]
CEAD Announces Strategic Partnership with Polymaker to Enhance Customer Success
CEAD Group, a leader in Large Format Additive manufacturing solutions (LFAM), is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Polymaker, a global innovator of 3D printing materials. This partnership underscores CEAD’s commitment to customer success by continuously validating high-quality materials for its platforms and solutions. Polymaker, renowned for its cutting-edge materials and extensive global distribution network, is an ideal partner for CEAD. The collaboration [...]
Live printing on the Flexbot, 3D printed molds & tooling and more: a recap of JEC 2025
From the 4th to 6th of March, the CEAD team was at JEC World 2025 talking additive manufacturing in Paris. Couldn't make it to JEC this year? No problem! We’ve got you covered with a recap of three days of additive manufacturing. Live printing of a trimming fixture The highlight at our booth was of course the live printing [...]
Transforming urban furniture with industrial 3D printing and Polymaker’s materials
The furniture and design market is an ideal showcase for large-format additive manufacturing. The technology's ability to produce highly customized, flexible, and aesthetically refined products makes it a perfect fit for this sector. At Formnext 2024, CEAD’s partner Benkert Bänke exhibited two striking examples of 3D-printed furniture: a modular bench and a translucent design table. These innovative pieces demonstrated the power of Polymaker’s [...]
3D Printing bigger and stronger boats: CEAD’s Maritime Application Center (MAC)
Only three months ago, we at CEAD Group proudly opened the doors to our second location in Delft. This space, which we’ve named the Maritime Application Center (MAC), is set to become a hub for innovation in large-format 3D printing for the maritime sector. And today, we’re thrilled to share some exciting developments that showcase our vision in action. Transforming boat manufacturing [...]