Metal 3D printing today allows you to produce parts from various alloys, including aluminum. The report will present innovative developments in the field of aluminum-based materials for additive technologies, which were implemented at the Institute of Light Materials and Technologies, taking into account the requirements of various industries of science and technology. On the example of a number of practical examples it will be shown that the synergy of new alloys and engineering approaches to optimizing the geometry of parts allows you to achieve a number of advantages.