This study traces the current situation of the 3D printing sector, paying attention particularly to the city of Barcelona and its immediate context. The main goal is to learn the needs of this emerging sector in order to elaborate strategies to adapt the training offer and other possible actions or initiatives.

The study has been developed by the BCN Professional Training Foundation in collaboration with the Zona Franca Consortium and with the support of the AMB and the 3D Incubator. It provides first-hand information on the situation, potentialities, trends and current and future needs of this sector.