Learn more about how research and development in additive manufacturing, metal 3D printing, and digital production workflows are shaping the future of industry through our collaboration with Technische Universität Darmstadt.
Key Points in Brief:
- 2onelab collaborates with TU Darmstadt by supplying industrial metal 3D printing technology to support research, teaching, and student projects at the university’s Additive Manufacturing Center (AMC).
- In partnership with PTW, 2onelab has further developed the 2Connect digital platform to improve process transparency, data integration, and digital services for additive manufacturing.
Research & Development in additive manufacturing, metal 3D printing, and digital production workflows play a decisive role in shaping future industrial applications. At 2onelab, we are proud to support leading universities and research institutes with professional metal AM systems, combining hardware, software, and service for hands-on learning and advanced research.
Partnerships with academic institutions allow students to gain real industrial experience, while researchers access robust technology for experimentation and knowledge transfer. Today, we are excited to highlight one of our longest and most meaningful collaborations: our partnership with the Technische Universität Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt) — a cooperation that has contributed to innovation, digitalization, and academic excellence in metal additive manufacturing.
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PTW & the DiSer Project
Peter Gross, research associate at PTW, explains:
“We found exactly that in 2Create, the small-format printer from 2onelab.”
From May 2023 to October 2025, PTW and 2onelab collaborated to further develop 2Connect, our digital platform designed to improve transparency across additive manufacturing workflows.
Together, we worked on:
- Enhanced print job data analysis
- Machine-process-service integration
- Cross-workflow traceability
- More intuitive interfaces for education and research
In Peter Gross’s words:
“Within this project, our goal was to develop digital services for additive manufacturing and, together with 2onelab, integrate them prototypically into software solutions.”
Our joint project received the Distr@l Quality Seal “Gold” as part of the Hessian Distr@l funding program, underscoring the innovation potential and industrial relevance of our research cooperation.
Our Distr@l Quality Seal "Gold"
Advantages of Additive Manufacturing
- All-in-One Solution: Metal 3D Printers (2Create / 2Create Desktop / 2Create Plus) + Software (2Build CAM) + optional equipment
- Small-Format Industrial System: Minimal footprint, suitable for labs and research centers
- Full In-House Development: From hardware to software to process engineering
- Wide Application Range: Dental, medical, engineering, prototyping, aerospace, industrial R&D
- Student-Friendly Operation: Intuitive workflows, ideal for teaching and training
- Material Flexibility: Titanium, CoCr, stainless steel alloys and more
- Ready-to-Print System: Fast setup, streamlined production
- Warranty & Maintenance Support
Conclusion
