The Micromachining and Manufacturing Modeling Lab (m3), founded in 2010 at the Technical University of Crete, focuses on advanced manufacturing and micromachining. It combines education, research, and industry collaboration in areas such as process simulation, CAD/CAM/CAE, finite element analysis, and microtechnologies. Its research covers manufacturing processes like milling, turning, drilling, and laser engraving, with emphasis on optimization and innovation supported by national and European funding.