The mission of the National Centre of Competence (NCC) for MATCA is to provide leading-edge technology solutions regardless of the complexity of an assignment – from sudden production problems to long-standing societal challenges. For this purpose, the consortium brings together top experts from industry and academia that make use of their broad experimental and production backgrounds to provide unconventional and innovative solutions. Their solutions are implemented as joint projects or joint services.

We develop: 3D printing, plasma, lasers, surface treatment, simulations, analysis, digitalization.

The Centre primarily develops additive, plasma and laser technologies that have a major impact on industry, economy and security, therefore mastering and developing the technologies are matters of strategic importance.

As part of its long-term R&D projects, the NCC for MATCA covers the whole product life cycle – from smart design and green production, to the repairs and restoration of functional properties and hazardous waste disposal.

We cover the whole product life cycle from smart design to hazardous waste disposal. (Image description)

Along with research, development and service provision, the NCC for MATCA is involved in raising awareness and providing training to students and the general public.

Important events

NCK MATCA at EDID 2025: Tungsten and Ultra-Thin Structures on Display
From May 14th to 16th, 2025, we took part in the European Defence Innovation Days (EDID) in Krakow, hosted by the European Defence Agency (EDA). Our presence focused on showcasing technologies with high potential for defence applications – ranging from unique metal 3D prints made from tungsten to cutting-edge ultra-thin structures developed within the EDA CapTech Materials project AMALIA, in collaboration with partners including CARDAM and with contributions from NCK MATCA.
Digitalization of Cooling Processes for Aluminum Components in Industrial Manufacturing
ThetaBox is an innovative device that enables real-time monitoring of key parameters in the foundry production process. By tracking temperatures, flow rates, and pressures, it enhances control over production, resulting in improved quality and efficiency in industrial casting part manufacturing.
General Meeting NCK MATCA 2024
On 1 October 2024, the General Assembly of the NCK MATCA was held. The event was attended by 25 partners who contributed their valuable opinions and experiences to the future direction of the centre.
Advanced additive technologies are making their way into the nuclear energy industry
The collaboration between scientists from NCK MATCA and the Institute of Nuclear Fuels is delivering the desired results.

Other events

Technologies

Additive technologies
Plasma technologies
Laser technologies
Analytical methods
Surface treatment methods
Numerical simulations