Sustainable and competitive production requires sufficient research knowledge on the behaviour of new materials and structures under different conditions. To succeed in the global market, SMEs also need stronger design skills and a better understanding of digital tools and platforms. Despite the availability of research knowledge and various digital tools, industrial production still relies heavily on traditional methods and companies' design skills may not necessarily be suited to international markets or future needs. The project will focus on building the skills of SMEs based in Turku that focus on additive manufacturing (i.e. 3D printing). 3D printing is widely used by SMEs based in Turku for machine technology, biomedical and dental technology and applications of bio- and recycled-based materials. However, there is a strong need for skills development in areas such as design. Furthermore, although Turku has nationally significant competence in additive manufacturing, there is still little coordinated action between companies and universities. Thus, there is a strong need for a networked innovation cluster that combines different areas and materials in 3D printing in a versatile way. The project will create Turku Innovation Centre of Additive Manufacturing (TICAM). The innovation cluster will cover the main applications of additive manufacturing in bio- and dental medicine, pharmaceutical industry and machine technology. The project will also deepen the knowledge and understanding of materials and structures used in 3D printing and increase SMEs' digital skills in additive manufacturing. The networked innovation cluster will increase the capacity of SMEs in Turku to operate in international markets, thus increasing the overall competitiveness of SMEs.