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Redefining Production Models with Large-Format Additive Manufacturing: How CEAD and Comau Are Transforming Manufacturing
Large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) is rapidly becoming a strategic enabler for more flexible, efficient, and localized production models. As manufacturers face increasing pressure to reduce lead times, cut material waste, and strengthen supply-chain resilience, automated large-scale 3D printing offers a way to produce large, complex components directly from digital designs either by transforming how molds and tooling are made or by printing end-use [...]
Training the next generation: a student’s journey combining carpentry and large-format additive manufacturing
Over the past two months, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming Alexia. Alexia (18) studies industrial carpentry at REDU vocational school in Lapland. Her daily workspace includes both traditional woodworking tools and a CEAD Flexbot—operated under the EU co-funded 3DTY-project—with students and researchers sharing the same space. From there, Alexia’s journey began when she noticed the research team working on [...]
The future of shipbuilding is digital: CEAD and CULMAR lead the sustainable revolution with large format 3D printing
CEAD and CULMAR, a Spanish company specializing in the design and construction of sustainable vessels, announce a pioneering strategic collaboration in the Spanish naval sector. CULMAR has incorporated one of CEAD's most advanced large format 3D printing systems, marking a milestone in naval manufacturing using additive technology. With this partnership, CULMAR becomes the first shipyard in the world to adopt CEAD's LFAM technology with [...]
The Faber Navalis: The first application-ready solution for heavy-duty 3D-printed boat hulls
Launched at Formnext 2025 – Faber Navalis combines software, hardware and HDPro material to enable automated 3D-printed boat hull production at scale. Download brochure Contact us CEAD, a global leader in large-format composite 3D printing solutions, announced the launch of Faber Navalis, the first application-ready solution specifically designed and engineered for the automated manufacturing of heavy-duty boat hulls. The [...]
CEAD Update: A strategic next step in 3D printing for Maritime
Over the past year, CEAD has successfully developed large-format 3D printing of complete boat hulls for demanding maritime applications such as workboats and USVs through its Maritime Application Center (MAC). Key achievements include: Collaboration with 10+ customers Nearly 20 boats shipped Proven durability of HDPro materials in real maritime environments Development of application-specific materials, software, and machinery Installation of the first dedicated boat-printing [...]
Benefits of using a robotic arm for 3D printing
From mold making to 3D printing boats, large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) is quickly adopted across various industries. This leads more new industries, enterprises and universities to additive manufacturing. Choosing how you print at scale, however, still matters enormously. There are many different systems, processes and technologies available. One of these choices is between a gantry-based system or a robotic-based system. Robotic-based systems, [...]
3D printed tooling: 4 real-world applications of industrial 3D printing for tooling
While additive manufacturing is often described as a powerful technology to produce end-use parts directly, another one of its most transformative value lies in how it enables better tooling. In this context, tooling refers to all the specialized equipment manufacturers use to make other parts: from masters and plugs to molds, trim and drill fixtures, assembly jigs and handling aids. These tools form [...]
LAMÁQUINA Redefines Architectural Design with CEAD Technology
Manufacturing large-scale architectural elements sustainably and with precision is now an integral part of modern design and construction. In their latest feature, Layer by Layer: The Future of Architectural Design, LAMÁQUINA showcases how computational design and robotic fabrication are transforming the architecture and construction industry. LAMÁQUINA’s team connects design and fabrication, efficiently turning complex ideas into tangible, high-quality structures that meet certification standards [...]