Lino3D facilitates the integration of 3D printing technologies for industry professionals

Expert in 2D printing for more than 30 years, the Greek Lino Group recently opened an entity fully dedicated to additive manufacturing. Named Lino3D, this unit aims to support manufacturers in their manufacturing process, to help them choose the right process, the right materials and acquire the necessary skills to understand the stakes and functioning of 3D printing technologies. For example, the company masters Material Jetting processes, in particular the one developed by XJet. According to the company, this is the most efficient method available on the market, combining precision and speed, material availability and fine detail. Lino3D is able to support companies interested in polymers, metals but also ceramics. We met this Greek player who intends to put its expertise in manufacturing technologies at the service of professionals and industrialists worldwide.

3DN: Can you introduce yourself and your relationship with additive manufacturing?

Lino Group is a group of companies founded by engineering specialists and system integrators in 1997. We specialize in 2D and 3D digital printing technologies and software development for the communication industries. Our printing expertise dates back nearly 35 years, giving us enough experience to carry out our mission. Over the years, and of course throughout the expansion and development of 2D technologies, we have seen a rapid growth in 3D technologies, and we recognize that it was both our own instincts and the pulse of the global industry that led us to move into additive manufacturing in 2016. At that time, 3D printing was an established technology, but the newer direction of Material Jetting technology offers the opportunity to move from functional prototyping to full production. Our expertise in 2D printing in inkjet technology gives Lino3D a definite advantage and we fully intend to exploit it for further development.

3DN: Why did the Lino Group decide to create a business dedicated to 3D printing?

As engineers, know-how is the most important factor in acquiring the necessary knowledge and of course in facing new challenges. On the 3D printing market, this know-how is unique. By creating a laboratory dedicated to 3D printing, we are able to push our limits, learn more and share the results directly with our customers. When you are able to demonstrate the procedures and processes of 3D printing in situ, I firmly believe that you succeed in creating the interest and, most of the time, the confidence to go further.