As part of ongoing outreach activities within the EuroCC2 project, representatives from NCC Montenegro (University of Donja Gorica) visited 3D Soba, a Montenegrin SME specializing in professional 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions. The meeting was held in July 2025 at 3D Soba’s production site in Podgorica and marked an initial step toward potential collaboration in the areas of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). 3D Soba is one of the first SME companies in the region to establish a full-scale 3D printer farm, offering rapid prototyping, custom product development, and small-batch manufacturing services to a growing number of clients across industries. Their innovative approach has positioned them as a regional pioneer in advanced digital fabrication.
During the visit, the NCC Montenegro team presented the goals and current activities of the EuroCC project, focusing on opportunities for SMEs to leverage HPC and AI to improve efficiency, optimize production pipelines, and explore innovative applications in digital manufacturing. Several interesting ideas emerged during the discussion, including the use of AI in 3D model generation and design optimization, the potential for simulation-supported prototyping using HPC resources, and integration of generative design techniques to streamline custom production workflows.
The meeting was hosted by Miloš Grbović, General Director of 3D Soba, and Aleksandar Masić, Production Manager. Both expressed strong interest in further exploring the possibilities offered through EuroCC and NCC Montenegro support. A follow-up meeting is planned for the fall of 2025, where concrete use cases will be discussed in more detail.