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We are looking for design pioneers and celebrate a decade of the 3D Pioneers Challenge

What became of it? How did it continue? What are the lessons learned? Experience finalist and winning projects from nine rounds of the 3D Pioneers Challenge in a special area at rapid.tech 3D.

3D printing in the bicycle industry

3D printing technology is opening up new possibilities in the bicycle industry: tailor-made components, innovative designs and faster production. From personalized frames to optimized components, printing is a breath of fresh air for maximum performance and individuality.

10 years of the 3D Pioneers Challenge - looking for pioneers of the decade!

In the upcoming year 2025, the 3D Pioneers Challenge (3DPC) will celebrate its 10th anniversary! Since 2015, the competition for additive manufacturing and advanced technologies has been offering pioneers a stage at rapid.tech 3D.

Congress program 2025 features distinguished AM user names

The panels are filling up fast! We are delighted about the wide range of AM applications that will be presented in the 2025 congress program - for example by Alpine Racing F1, Sanofi, Siemens Healthineers, Mercedes-Benz, Nanoe, Diehl&Airbus, Roland Berger, MTU Aero Engines, European Turbine Network

3D printing in the automotive industry

3D printing is changing the automotive industry: with faster prototype development, lightweight components and individual designs, manufacturing processes are becoming more efficient and flexible. The technology enables more sustainable vehicle production and opens up new possibilities for innovativ

Innovative and profitable - 21st rapid.tech 3D focuses on the future of additive manufacturing

Preparations for the 2025 session of Germany’s longest-standing AM specialist event are well underway - with added value from the concurrent Quantum Photonics event.

3D printing in the jewelry industry

3D printing opens up new creative possibilities for the jewelry industry and offers precise, customized designs. Innovative in production and flexible in the use of materials, unique pieces of jewelry such as rings or necklaces can be efficiently produced.

3D printing in medicine

3D printing is transforming medicine with advanced applications: from precise, patient-specific implants to research into biocompatible tissues, it offers completely new treatment perspectives.

Looking forward to the conference program of rapid.tech 3D 2025

The conference program of rapid.tech 3D 2025 promises to be groundbreaking! Together with our dedicated advisory boards and strong partners such as the VDMA Additive Manufacturing Working Group, DECHEMA, 3D-MID and the AM Platform, we are currently designing the program.

3D printing in the food industry

3D printing is fundamentally changing the food industry: whether customized foods, innovative designs or sustainable ingredients – the technology opens up new ways to produce creative, healthy and environmentally friendly foods.

3D printing in art

3D printing gives artists new creative freedom by opening up entirely new possibilities. Artists create complex, detailed works that would be difficult to achieve using traditional techniques. From sculptures to installations, additive manufacturing enables individual and art.

3D printing in Aerospace

Lighter components, lower costs and faster production times enable innovative designs and increase efficiency in aerospace. The future of flight is being redefined!

3D printing in architecture

3D printing is revolutionizing architecture - from bespoke designs to sustainable construction, it enables faster construction times, lower costs and new creative freedom.

3D printing in mechanical engineering

From prototypes to complex components, additive manufacturing enables faster development processes, cost savings and innovative designs. Discover the opportunities this technology offers for mechanical engineering.

Call for papers for the AM Science Forum of rapid.tech 3D 2025

For the 10th time, rapid.tech 3D offers an important platform for exchange between industry and research and a great opportunity for doctoral students to publish in two renowned partner journals.

Driving Large-Scale Advancement in Metal 3D Printing Industry

With advancements in capacity and sophistication at scale we have seen ever greater adoption of 3D printing by modern manufacturing looking at serial production. Key to the rise of 3D printing is the advancement in materials such as metal powders.

Rapid.Tech 3D shines in anniversary year: bringing together what belongs together

Marking its 20th anniversary, Rapid.Tech 3D has impressively reaffirmed its reputation as a pioneering trade event for industrial 3D printing. Once again, 2,700 visitors from Germany and abroad came to Erfurt between 14 and 16 May 2024.

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3D printing pioneer Dr. Brent Stucker in Erfurt

After stock market hype, technology now on a constant growth course. Strategy specialist from US analysis company Wohlers Associates predicts good opportunities for German industry in this field at the 20th Rapid.Tech 3D

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20th Rapid.Tech 3D: an opening packed with debuts

The 20th edition of Rapid.Tech 3D kicked off with an impressive keynote speech, high-calibre trade forums, innovative 3D printing applications and inspiring networking formats.

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Electronic clothes, renewable bones, printed houses

20th Rapid.Tech 3D showcases the present and future of 3D printing. The 20th anniversary event opens its doors tomorrow. The pioneering additive manufacturing event is back at Erfurt for the 20th time.

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A well-balanced triumvirate of conference, exhibition and networking

20th Rapid.Tech 3D will link the three elements even more closely - Rapid.Tech 3D is set to welcome visitors to Erfurt for the 20th time. For its anniversary event from 14 to 16 May 2024

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Additive manufacturing for defence technology

3D printing applications for military technology will be the subject of a session at the Innovations in Additive Manufacturing forum on 15 May 2024 at Rapid.Tech 3D

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Anniversary record

Science forum sees the highest number of submissions in Rapid.Tech 3D’s 20-year history.............................................................................................

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AM and the chemical industry: The “silent revolution” is getting louder

DECHEMA presents the Forum Chemistry & Process Engineering on May 15, 2024 at Rapid.Tech 3D with eight exciting AM use cases from the chemical and process industry.

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