The Virtual Foundry announced recently it will partner with the University of Pécs 3D Printing and Visualization Centre for 3D printing material development.

“We are so pleased to be expanding the global footprint of The Virtual Foundry through this collaboration with …  University of Pécs,” The Virtual Foundry President Tricia Suess said in a statement. “The results of our work together will advance our understanding of metal 3D printing and new material development.”

According to a release, the efforts of the partnership will have an impact on the field of polymer/metal composite development.

The University of Pécs is located in Pécs, Hungary.

Financial terms were not released.