Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a process of making objects by joining materials, usually layer by layer, using data from three-dimensional models, as opposed to subtractive manufacturing technologies. With almost unlimited freedom, AM allows to create complex shapes with a wide variety of materials, ideally without waste and almost without defects. This versatility gives AM a unique status in manufacturing. Thus, there are high expectations regarding its disruptive character. From 8.44$ billion in 2018, the global AM market is expected to grow to 36.61$ billion by 2027, the compound annual rate of 17.7%. On the other hand, the industry is going through moments of a technological revolution with an urgent need to adjust the global objectives of the Agenda for Sustainability 2030 (Green Deal). Having been developed for the rapid creation of prototypes, AM has evolved exponentially, being increasingly considered an industrial manufacturing technology. Equipment and materials are already in the maturation phase and there are more and more industries using the technology. Some industries have already implemented it and gain the ability to revolutionize markets with disruptive products, others continue to face numerous implementation difficulties. To overcome the current obstacles associated with AM processes, advancements are necessary at different levels:

i) materials (feedstock);

ii) process;

iii) certification;

iv) design tools and last but not the least;

vi) human resources, with the training of specialized personnel, with the capacity for technological dialogue, with the creation of discussion forums, opportunities for collaboration, and cross-pollination of ideas.

Ceramic Industries, due to its uniqueness are far behind the other industrial sectors, but with high potential. However, the already current success stories illustrate the disruptive potential that can arise from combining alternative processes and materials. It is precisely within this context that lies the main aim of this workshop: sharing knowledge on AM to educate and cross-pollinate ideas to feed the industrial implementation of AM in the ceramics sector.