The III XaRFA Conference promotes innovation in the International Day of 3D
On December 3, 2025, the ETSEIB’s Assembly Hall held the 3rd annual XaRFA2MaRKET Conference within the framework of the International Day of 3D Printing, launching the room of experts, students, institutions and companies to explore how additive manufacturing is transforming areas such as the architecture of our cities and peoples, construction, industry and product design, among others.
A day to discover and share technical trends and additive manufacturing projects
During the day, projects and experiences in additive manufacturing were presented, showing technological applications that made space a rich environment in innovation and talent. The sessions generated debate, exchange of ideas and connections between the participants, consolidating the day as one Key space for the Catalan sector.
Thanks to the great participation and enthusiasm of all attendees, this edition is consolidated as the most outstanding until the date and as a turning point towards new beginnings and opportunities.
We want to express our sincere thanks to the entire XaRFA and CIM UPC team, as well as to the speakers, collaborators and entities that have made this benchmark meeting point of additive manufacturing in Catalonia possible. We are also grateful for the support of ETSEIB – UPC, CIM UPC, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Generalitat de Catalunya, ACCIÓ, Sagrada Família, Escofet 1886, Sezam Studio, ETSAB, Map13Barcelona, Aridditive, AmordeMadre, Kinno Design, ELISAVA and Ànima Design.
Projecting the future
XaRFA continues to grow and consolidate itself as a reference network in additive manufacturing in Catalonia, with new members, new projects and great challenges ahead, the year 2026 is full of opportunities for collaborations and advances in the sector.
As we always say: “If we want to go quickly, we can go alone; but if we want to go far, we must go together.”
Ready for the next edition!
