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Project details & objectives

VEAINOV3D - Developing VEA MFG's advanced innovation and production capacity in the personalized medical and automotive prosthetics sector using 3D High-Tech

01

Objective

Opening a new metal fabrication center in Iași County, specializing in CNC manufacturing and industrial 3D printing, mainly targeting the automotive and medical sectors.

02

Beneficiary

VEA MFG SRL is a company specializing in metal fabrications from Iași County, Romania with over 15 years of experience.

03

Co-financing

North-East Regional Development Agency, support for the development of SMEs, through RDI projects necessary for the development of innovative products and processes.

04

Activity

Research and development of prototypes for customized implantable devices and automotive suspension systems, scaling them for series production and market introduction.

Financing & implementation

Details regarding the financing of the research and development project.

29,950,876.40 RON

Total project value

338485

MySMIS code

16.664.272,68 RON

Co-finance

2025 - 2027

Implementation period

Project updates

Completion of the development phase – August 2026

In August 2026, the development phase of the VEAINOV3D project ended, by completing the testing, evaluation and experimental validation activities for the two technological directions of the project.

In the automotive component, the prototype of the innovative suspension system was tested in real operating conditions, through static and dynamic checks, track runs, acceleration, braking and stability tests, as well as tests on uneven surfaces. The results confirmed the correct functioning and structural integrity of the system, demonstrating the achievement of the TRL7 technological maturity level – prototype demonstrated in a real operating environment.

In the medical component, the final stage included the qualitative and mechanical evaluation of the customized implantable devices manufactured using SLM technology. Surface roughness and topography analyses, defectoscopic and electron microscopy examinations, as well as mechanical tensile tests were performed. The results revealed reproducible surfaces, no detectable open defects, and favorable mechanical behavior of the customized plates.
The completion of these activities marks the end of the research-development and validation stage of the technological solutions developed within VEAINOV3D and prepares the transition to the next stages of valorization, industrialization and introduction into production.

Completion of the research phase – June 2026

In June 2026, the research phase of the project was completed, carried out on the two VEAINOV3D technological directions: personalized implantable medical devices and the innovative suspension system for inverted tricycle vehicles.

In the medical component, customized osteosynthesis solutions were developed and analyzed, using 3D modeling, biomechanical simulations using the finite element method and advanced additive manufacturing technologies in titanium alloy. In the automotive component, suspension system components were designed and optimized, structurally validated through FEA simulations and prepared for manufacturing by combining additive manufacturing technologies with conventional processes.

The results of this stage allowed the transition from digital models and simulation-validated solutions to physical prototypes and experimental integration and validation activities.

Start of works contract procurement – June 2026

In June 2026, the procurement procedure for the award of the works contract for Stage 2 of the project was launched. By publishing and sending the announcement and initiating the competitive procedure, the premises were created for the investments foreseen in the next stage and for the development of the infrastructure necessary to expand the innovation and production capacity of VEA MFG.

Completion of supply and service contracts – December 2025

In December 2025, the supply and service contracts related to Stage 1 were finalized. The contracted goods, equipment and services were received and, where applicable, put into operation, ensuring the technical infrastructure and resources necessary to continue the research, design, simulation and technological development activities within VEAINOV3D.

Start of procurement for supplies and services – October 2025

The stage of initiating the procurement procedures for the first phase of the project was completed in October 2025. The necessary announcements were published and sent, and competitive procedures were initiated for the acquisition of goods and services provided for in the project, ensuring the necessary conditions for carrying out research and development and investment activities.

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