Manufacturing technologies for product development have evolved exponentially with the continued advancement of mathematical algorithms and increasingly intuitive software interfaces. This binomial has potentiated the current digital revolution, in which 3D printing technology stands out. This increasingly accessible technology enables users to develop physical prototypes and even produce products for the consumer market, a previously unique activity in the manufacturing industries. One of the main barriers of the process is still the development of three-dimensional digital files, making it necessary a specific understanding in the combination of the virtual environment with the physical environment. Understanding the process fosters the many possibilities that 3D printing can offer in the development of innovative products. This technology revolutionizes the way we design, produce and consume. In this dissertation, case studies focused on robot combat, a specific area of robotics, were developed in an innovative way, with proven effectiveness in action.