The Development and Training Centre for the Metal Industry – Metal Centre Čakovec is an ISO 9001 certified research infrastructure dedicated to knowledge and technology transfer. It facilitates networking among scientists, researchers, research institutions, educational organizations, and entrepreneurs to share expertise and foster innovation. Thereby creating a triple helix effect that contributes to solving development problems in Međimurje County and the wider region, as well as strengthening regional competitiveness. It also emphasizes applying the eco-design principle, which can achieve 80% of CO2 savings. Research and science significantly contribute to developing new prototyping methods, integrating them into product development, and advancing 3D printing technologies. Additionally, the Centre focuses on Industry 4.0 and IoT technologies, supporting the integration of advanced connectivity and automation solutions into manufacturing processes.
We provide high-precision 3D printing of metal and polymer parts, 3D optical scanning and reverse engineering, and in-house IoT hardware/software development to digitise, optimise and connect industrial products and processes.
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Senior Associate in the Department for Research and Development at Development and Training Centre for the Metal Industry - Metal Centre Čakovec
Metal Centre Čakovec is a Croatian R&D centre that connects science and industry to develop advanced, sustainable manufacturing using 3D printing, Industry 4.0, IoT and eco‑design to modernise production and reduce environmental impact.
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Senior Associate in the Department for Research and Development at Development and Training Centre for the Metal Industry - Metal Centre Čakovec
Metal Centre Čakovec is a Croatian research and technology hub linking academia and industry to develop innovative, sustainable metal manufacturing solutions in additive manufacturing, material science and eco‑design.
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Senior Associate in the Department for Research and Development at Development and Training Centre for the Metal Industry - Metal Centre Čakovec