To support companies in their evolution towards production sustainability and contribute to the achievement of the ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’ goal set out in Agenda 2030, Romagna Tech has developed a service in the field of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. The use of additive technology in manufacturing can have a positive impact on environmental sustainability as it reduces material waste and the environmental impact of transport, as well as reducing the amount of resources needed to manage spare parts. The vision behind the service offered by Romagna Tech is to transform companies’ traditional production processes, making them more agile, sustainable and in line with the expectations of consumers who are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the products they purchase.

3D printing offers a sustainable and flexible alternative to traditional methods, enabling the sustainable production of customised parts with reduced production times and costs. In addition to increasing knowledge about these technologies and raising awareness among companies about the advantages that the new additive manufacturing paradigm enables, Romagna Tech’s service also supports companies in the construction of technical-economic analyses and feasibility studies aimed at validating components to be produced using AM techniques. This approach has a concrete and positive impact on the quality and efficiency of the components developed, accelerating the innovation cycle and reducing the time-to-market for new products.

The ‘Additive Technology for Production Sustainability Pieri’ project marked a turning point in the production innovation of Pieri, a leading company in the regional Packaging Valley, specialising in the design and production of highly customised lines for wrapping and handling loads on pallets. The Mediatech and Mark One companies were also involved in the Pieri case study.

The service is promoted within Led&Pro, Romagna Tech’s eco-design, design and prototyping laboratory. The service will be integrated with the other activities and facilities offered by the laboratory, such as eco-design with a view to the circular economy, rapid and/or virtual prototyping, 3D printing and small batch production.

3D printing technology offers vast horizons of applications, revolutionising numerous sectors. In the spare parts market, it enables on-demand production, reducing costs and waiting times, and offering customised solutions. In the field of research and development (R&D), it promotes innovation thanks to rapid prototyping and flexibility in experimenting with new designs and materials. These applications influence industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, construction and manufacturing, where customisation and efficiency are key to technological progress and sustainability.