Poland’s
industrial goods and manufacturing industry,
in focus.

Construction‑focused 3D printing challenges

26.8% of this theme group

Researchers highlight difficulties in printing systems, material properties, and process integration for building and construction applications.

3D printing (650) · 3d model (87) · Manufacturing engineering (129) · Architectural engineering (44)

Bibliographic analysis on 3D printing in the building and construction industry: Printing systems, material properties, challenges, and futu

Improving printed products manufacturing technology using 3D printing

Nanocomposite and multi‑material printing issues

23.3% of this theme group

Studies point to obstacles in combining nanomaterials, composites, and complex printing sequences for functional devices.

3D printing (474) · Nanotechnology (88) · Composite material (57) · Fabrication (65)

Increasing the functionalities of 3D printed microchemical devices by single material, multimaterial, and print-pause-print 3D printing

3D Printing‐Enabled Nanoparticle Alignment: A Review of Mechanisms and Applications

Medical and pharmaceutical 3D printing barriers

13.5% of this theme group

Works discuss limitations in material biocompatibility, regulatory compliance, and device reliability for health‑care uses.

3D printing (322) · 3d printed (105) · Medical physics (26) · Health care (26)

A Review of 3D Printing Technology for Medical Applications

3D PRINTING IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: A SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ON MEDICAL DEVICE AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Aerospace additive manufacturing constraints

11.6% of this theme group

Papers identify material performance, certification, and scalability problems for aerospace component production.

3D printing (203) · Manufacturing engineering (85) · Aerospace (47) · Production (25)

On the Evolution of Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D Printing) Technologies: Materials, Applications, and Challenges

Additive manufacturing for Aerospace

Bioprinting scaffold and tissue engineering hurdles

9.8% of this theme group

Research flags challenges in bio‑ink formulation, cell viability, and structural fidelity for tissue constructs.

Tissue engineering (68) · Scaffold (42) · Nanotechnology (101) · 3D bioprinting (47)

Development of 3D bioprinting: From printing methods to biomedical applications

3D printing in biomedical engineering: Processes, materials, and applications

Fused deposition modeling defects and post‑processing

7.8% of this theme group

Authors report common flaws, residual stresses, and the need for effective post‑processing techniques in FDM parts.

Fused deposition modeling (138) · Fused filament fabrication (52) · Deposition (43) · 3D printing (125)

Failures and Flaws in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Additively Manufactured Polymers and Composites

An Overview of Post-Processing of Fused Deposition Modelling 3D Printed Products

Selective laser melting microstructure and stress issues

7.1% of this theme group

Studies examine residual stress formation, microstructural defects, and material inconsistencies in laser‑based powder bed processes.

Selective laser melting (157) · Laser (42) · Microstructure (36) · Residual stress (26)

Review of selective laser melting of magnesium alloys: advantages, microstructure and mechanical characterizations, defects, challenges, and

Selective Laser Melting of Aluminum and Its Alloys

Process parameter influence on printed part quality

21.8% of this theme group

Researchers caution that slicer settings and extrusion methods critically affect mechanical and surface properties.

3D printing (218) · 3d printed (83) · Stereolithography (42) · Extrusion (45)

INFLUENCE OF SLICER SOFTWARE USED WITH 3D PRINTING FILAMENT EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGY ON PROPERTIES OF PRINTED PARTS WITH SHORT FIBER REINFORCED

Microscale 3D Printed Pillars and Porous Polymeric Structures: Manufacturability and Micromechanics

Supply chain and production reliability concerns

21.4% of this theme group

Works warn about uncertainties in material sourcing, logistics, and consistent manufacturing outcomes for printed products.

3D printing (312) · 3d printed (85) · Supply chain (17) · Production (23)

Three-Dimensional Printing Surgical Applications.

Applications of Three-Dimensional Printing in Surgery

Residual stress and surface finish in laser melting

15.2% of this theme group

Papers advise careful control of laser parameters to avoid stress buildup and roughness that compromise part performance.

Selective laser melting (221) · Laser (56) · Residual stress (38) · Surface roughness (37)

Numerical investigation of residual stresses in thin-walled additively manufactured structures from selective laser melting

Corrosion Testing of a Heat Treated 316 L Functional Part Produced by Selective Laser Melting

Mechanical property variability from printing parameters

11.8% of this theme group

Studies highlight how extrusion speed, temperature, and material choice lead to inconsistent tensile and flexural strengths.

Ultimate tensile strength (97) · Composite material (112) · Flexural strength (19) · Extrusion (32)

The influence of 3D printing process parameters on the mechanical performance of PLA polymer and its correlation with hardness

The influence of printing parameters on the mechanical properties of 3D printed TPU-based elastomers

Hybrid polymer‑metal FDM integration risks

10.8% of this theme group

Researchers note challenges in bonding, thermal mismatch, and defect formation when combining polymers and metals via FDM.

Fused deposition modeling (118) · Deposition (41) · Fused filament fabrication (39) · 3D printing (77)

Recent Developments in Fused Deposition Modeling-Based 3D Printing of Polymers and Their Composites

Three-Dimensional (3D) Printing of Polymer-Metal Hybrid Materials by Fused Deposition Modeling

Porosity and defect detection in powder‑bed fusion

10.4% of this theme group

Works emphasize the need for robust inspection methods to identify porosity and ensure mechanical integrity.

Fusion (25) · Porosity (22) · Raw material (9) · Fabrication (20)

Comparison of the porosity and mechanical performance of 316L stainless steel manufactured on different laser powder bed fusion metal additi

Assessing the results of ultrasonic testing of additive manufactured parts with alternative methods

Alloy microstructure control in selective laser melting

8.6% of this theme group

Authors caution that alloy composition and laser settings must be finely tuned to achieve desired strength and grain structure.

Microstructure (122) · Selective laser melting (100) · Alloy (45) · Ultimate tensile strength (49)

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of TiC-Reinforced 316L Stainless Steel Composites Fabricated Using Selective Laser Melting

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of A7075 Alloy with Additional Si Objects Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting

Broad manufacturing expansion of 3D printing

21.1% of this theme group

Research explores new printer designs and processes that enable diverse product categories across industrial sectors.

3D printing (1,055) · Manufacturing engineering (123) · 3d printer (126) · 3d printed (217)

3D printing for clothing production

3D Printing Technologies

Advanced functional hydrogels via 3D printing

20.8% of this theme group

Studies showcase printable self‑healing, adhesive, and microfluidic hydrogels for next‑generation smart materials.

Nanotechnology (268) · 3D printing (709) · Self-healing hydrogels (144) · Microfluidics (128)

3D\nPrinting Method for Tough Multifunctional Particle-Based\nDouble-Network Hydrogels

3D Printing of Interpenetrating\nNetwork Flexible Hydrogels\nwith Enhancement of Adhesiveness

Biomedical and tissue engineering printing prospects

13.9% of this theme group

Works highlight innovative materials and techniques for personalized medical devices and regenerative tissue scaffolds.

3D printing (606) · 3d printed (261) · Biomedical engineering (115) · Tissue engineering (80)

A Review of Three-Dimensional Printing Technology for Medical Applications

3D Printing Materials and Technologies for Orthopaedic Applications

Tailored alloy microstructures with laser melting

12.7% of this theme group

Research demonstrates design‑driven control of composition and architecture for high‑performance metal parts.

Selective laser melting (647) · Microstructure (228) · Alloy (153) · Laser (163)

Selective Laser Melting Additive Manufacturing of TiC/AlSi10Mg Bulk-form Nanocomposites with Tailored Microstructures and Properties

Selective laser melting: A unit cell approach for the manufacture of porous, titanium, bone in‐growth constructs, suitable for orthopedic ap

High‑strength composite printing advancements

11.4% of this theme group

Papers discuss optimized reinforcement strategies and printing parameters to boost tensile and flexural performance.

Composite material (350) · Composite number (144) · Ultimate tensile strength (154) · 3D printing (340)

Parameters Affecting the Mechanical Properties of Three-Dimensional (3D) Printed Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polylactide Composites

3D printing of composites: design parameters and flexural performance

Customizable components through additive fabrication

11.4% of this theme group

Studies reveal opportunities for bespoke automotive, wearable, and replacement parts using versatile printing technologies.

Fabrication (128) · 3D printing (187) · Fusion (31) · Extrusion (60)

Additive Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing of Biomechanically Tailored Meshes for Compliant Wearable and Implantable Devices (Adv. Funct

A Survey of the Use of Additive Fabrication in Component Replacement and Customised Automotive Modifications

FDM for analytical and high‑performance devices

8.6% of this theme group

Research points to FDM’s potential for fabricating precise bio‑analytical tools and durable thermoplastic components.

Fused deposition modeling (390) · Deposition (120) · Fused filament fabrication (100) · 3D printing (190)

Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing for (Bio)analytical Device Fabrication: Procedures, Materials, and Applications

Additive manufacturing of the high-performance thermoplastics: Experimental study and numerical simulation of the Fused Filament Fabrication

Warsaw

39.2% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $85.5M disclosed funding

Krakow

15.2% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $5.2M disclosed funding

Katowice

10.1% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Poznan

8.9% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Wrocław

7.6% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Lublin

6.3% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Gliwice

6.3% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Gdansk

6.3% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding