Switzerland’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 multifunctional printing issues

23.3% of this theme group

Papers discuss obstacles in combining nanomaterials and composites with additive manufacturing for enhanced device functionality.

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 printing barriers

13.5% of this theme group

Studies point to technical and regulatory hurdles when applying 3D printing to medical devices and drug manufacturing.

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

Researchers note material, certification, and performance challenges for 3D‑printed components in aerospace 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 and tissue scaffold limitations

9.8% of this theme group

Works identify material compatibility, cell viability, and structural precision problems in 3D bioprinting for tissue engineering.

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

7.8% of this theme group

Literature reports common flaws, post‑processing needs, and reliability concerns specific to FDM‑based printed 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 issues

7.1% of this theme group

Papers examine residual stress, defect formation, and alloy‑specific challenges 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 impact on part quality

21.8% of this theme group

Researchers caution that slicer settings and extrusion methods strongly affect mechanical and micro‑structural outcomes.

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

Studies warn about uncertainties in logistics, scalability, and consistency when integrating 3D printing into manufacturing flows.

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 risks

15.2% of this theme group

Works highlight how laser parameters can induce stress and roughness that compromise part durability.

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 performance variability

11.8% of this theme group

Research points to inconsistent tensile and flexural strengths caused by printing parameter fluctuations.

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 fabrication challenges

10.8% of this theme group

Papers discuss difficulties in achieving uniform deposition and bonding when combining polymers and metals.

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 non‑destructive testing limits

10.4% of this theme group

Studies caution that porosity control and ultrasonic inspection remain problematic for metal additive parts.

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 and strength trade‑offs

8.6% of this theme group

Researchers note that tailoring microstructures via laser melting can unintentionally reduce tensile performance.

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 prospects

21.1% of this theme group

Literature envisions widespread adoption of 3D printing across diverse product categories and production lines.

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

3D printing for clothing production

3D Printing Technologies

Advanced functional hydrogel printing

20.8% of this theme group

Works highlight the potential of printing self‑healing, adhesive, and microfluidic hydrogel systems for smart applications.

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 breakthroughs

13.9% of this theme group

Papers emphasize emerging capabilities for custom implants, orthopaedic devices, and regenerative 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 via laser melting

12.7% of this theme group

Research showcases designing nanocomposites and porous structures for high‑performance aerospace and medical 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 advances

11.4% of this theme group

Studies reveal progress in reinforcing polymers with fibers and fillers to boost tensile and flexural properties.

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

Custom component and wearable fabrication

11.4% of this theme group

Literature points to additive manufacturing enabling bespoke automotive parts, wearable devices, and component replacements.

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

Papers describe using fused filament fabrication to produce bio‑analytical tools and advanced 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

Zurich

51.0% across the displayed hubs

9 companies hiring · $72.3M disclosed funding

Zug

11.5% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Lausanne

9.4% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $137.2M disclosed funding

Geneva

7.3% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Reinach

5.2% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Solothurn

5.2% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $4.7M disclosed funding

Basel

5.2% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Lugano

5.2% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding