Here you will regularly find a wide range of industry knowledge about additive manufacturing and 3D printing.
The fashion industry is undergoing significant changes in design, manufacturing and distribution thanks to 3D printing. This technology enables customized, precise and sustainable production that reduces waste and increases efficiency.
3D printing is transforming the toy industry by enabling customized, detailed toys that are perfectly tailored to individual needs. This technology offers endless possibilities for creative toy creations.
The 3D Pioneers Challenge (3DPC) will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2025. Since its inception, the competition has established itself as one of the world’s leading platforms for innovation in additive manufacturing.
3D printing opens up new possibilities in the furniture industry by simplifying the production of customized and functional furniture pieces. This technology enables precise designs and reduces material waste, which is both environmentally friendly and cost-saving.
3D printing in the home is changing the production of household items. 3D printers can be used to create customized objects such as spare parts, decorations or kitchen utensils right at home. The technology promotes creativity, sustainability and efficiency.
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 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.
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.
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 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
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 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 is transforming medicine with advanced applications: from precise, patient-specific implants to research into biocompatible tissues, it offers completely new treatment perspectives.
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 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 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.
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 is revolutionizing architecture - from bespoke designs to sustainable construction, it enables faster construction times, lower costs and new creative freedom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.