Politecnico di Milano<\/a>. New design and digital manufacturing processes are experimented with in this space, developing research on technologies and production\/distribution models of circular transition in contemporary product-service systems.<\/p>\nPolifactory is involved in competitive research at the national and European levels, developing consultancy projects with institutions and companies.<\/p>\n
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