3D Gens recently had the pleasure of hosting a research team from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) at its additive manufacturing facility. The visit centred on Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) technology — one of the most advanced and industrially significant processes in metal additive manufacturing — and served as a meaningful platform for knowledge transfer between industry and academia.
About the Visit
The session brought together UPM researchers and 3D Gens' technical team for an in-depth exchange covering practical aspects of PBF operations. Discussions ranged from machine setup and parameter optimisation to post-processing workflows and quality considerations for research-grade outputs. Participants gained direct exposure to industrial PBF systems in an operational environment, going beyond what laboratory settings typically offer.
Bridging Research and Industry
Powder Bed Fusion technology sits at the intersection of materials science and precision manufacturing. For academic research teams working on novel alloys, topology-optimised structures, or biomedical implant geometries, access to industrial-grade PBF machines and experienced operators is invaluable. Visits like this help UPM researchers ground their theoretical and experimental work in real-world processing constraints and capabilities.
3D Gens has built its expertise in PBF over years of operational experience across medical, engineering, and research applications. Sharing that knowledge with universities reinforces 3D Gens' role not just as a technology provider, but as an active contributor to Malaysia's broader additive manufacturing ecosystem.
Building Collaborative Foundations
This visit reflects the kind of industry-academia partnership that accelerates both research output and industrial adoption. By engaging directly with research teams at leading Malaysian universities, 3D Gens helps bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and production-ready application — advancing industrial and research capabilities simultaneously.
