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Development and Training Centre for the Metal Industry - Metal Centre Čakovec

R&D Institution

metalskajezgra.hr/Čakovec, Croatia

About

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.

VALUE CHAIN

Auditing & AnalyzingBusiness DevelopmentComponents / MaterialsDesign / R&D / EngineeringProduction

NEW MATERIALS

Metallic materials and composites, lightweight structural materialsPowders, advanced materials for additive manufacturing

TECHNOLOGY & PROCESSES

Control and monitoring methodsIoT – Internet of ThingsLaboratory and measuring equipmentQuality assuranceSustainability

APPLICATION AREAS

Industry & Manufacturing

Representatives

Senior Associate in the Department for Research and Development

Development and Training Centre for the Metal Industry - Metal Centre Čakovec

Head of the Research and Development Department

Development and Training Centre for the Metal Industry - Metal Centre Čakovec

Marketplace (3)

  • Service

    3D Printing, Reverse Engineering and IoT Services

    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.

    Author

    Senior Associate in the Department for Research and Development at Development and Training Centre for the Metal Industry - Metal Centre Čakovec

    Čakovec, Croatia

  • Service

    Advanced Prototyping, Eco-Design and Industry 4.0 Solutions for the Metal Sector

    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.

    Author

    Senior Associate in the Department for Research and Development at Development and Training Centre for the Metal Industry - Metal Centre Čakovec

    Čakovec, Croatia

  • Partnership

    Innovative R&D Partnerships in Additive Manufacturing & Sustainable Metal Industry

    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.

    • Research
    • Business
    • Joint development
    • Knowledge transfer
    • Technology transfer
    • Testing of technology
    Author

    Senior Associate in the Department for Research and Development at Development and Training Centre for the Metal Industry - Metal Centre Čakovec

    Čakovec, Croatia