U.S.-based materials technology company Interfacial, a member of the Nagase Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Dutch machine manufacturer CEAD. The goal of the collaboration is the joint development and validation of materials for large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM). By combining materials science expertise with robotic-based printing technology, the two partners aim to establish an end-to-end development workflow — from formulation to application-specific production.
At the heart of the collaboration is a CEAD Flexbot system, installed on-site at Stack3D. The system combines large-scale 3D printing with CNC machining and will serve as an innovation platform for material testing, trial prints, and hands-on development of tailored solutions. Under the agreement, Interfacial becomes an official materials partner of CEAD, gaining privileged access to the hardware for experiments with customized thermoplastic compounds, including recycled PETG reinforced with glass fibers.
“Collaborating with CEAD allows us to close the gap between formulation and production-ready solutions,” said JP Masson, VP of Sales at Interfacial. “Together, we can deliver faster development, better performance, and broader adoption of LFAM technology.”
“This partnership gives our clients a powerful advantage—access to both material science and LFAM hardware expertise, all aligned to real-world project requirements,” added Masson.
The initiative targets industries with increasing demand for sustainable, large-volume parts — including construction, the maritime sector, and functional tooling in mold-making and manufacturing.
“This is a strategic leap forward,” said Andrea Baldolini, Head of Sales at CEAD. “By collaborating closely with Interfacial, we’re aligning machine performance with material behavior from the ground up. This synergy enables us to serve new markets more effectively, with faster development cycles and the ability to create tailored materials for specific industries and applications.”
The establishment of a regional innovation center is also planned, providing a low-barrier platform for industrial partners to experiment with and refine LFAM applications in a real-world environment.
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