Here you will regularly find a wide range of industry knowledge about additive manufacturing and 3D printing.
Dr. Stefan Kleszczynski has been organizing the selection process for scientific topics at rapid.tech 3D since 2016. Since 2023, the director of Manufacturing Technology at the Institute of Product Engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen has also been a member of the event's advisory board.
Additive manufacturing is widely used in chemical process engineering—and drives innovation. Yet despite its adoption across the industry, the landscape remains fragmented. This white paper offers a brief overview.
Software, AI & Design forum on 15 May 2025 presents solutions for the digital “common thread”. 3D printing is a prime example of how physical objects can be created from digital data. Solutions for the integrated digital process chain are one of the topics of the Software, AI & Design trade forum at
Martin Gasch has been a member of the rapid.tech 3D Advisory Board since 2023. He has been attending the event for over ten years. As a Business Development Manager at Siemens Digital Industries Software, he is responsible for the content of the Software, AI & Design forum on the advisory board.
The growing use of additive manufacturing in the defence sector will be a topic of discussion at the Innovations in AM forum on 15 May 2025. AMPOWER’s latest report records subdued growth in the additive manufacturing (AM) market in 2024, but with one area rising fast: projects for the defence secto
Procuring metal powder for Additive Manufacturing is often a challenge due to lack of transparency and an overwhelming range of offerings. Digital platforms like qualloy bring clarity, enable comparability, and simplify the procurement process.
For the tenth edition of the competition for pioneering technologies, known as the 3DPC, some things will be different than in previous years. The initiators and organizers, Simone and Christoph Völcker, look back on a decade filled with many "goosebump moments."
The 3D Pioneers Challenge (3DPC) is celebrating its 10th anniversary under the scope of rapid.tech 3D in Erfurt from 13 to 15 May 2025. This special edition of the renowned competition for additive manufacturing and advanced technologies promises to be an unforgettable event.
Latest developments in this area to be addressed at the Innovations in AM Forum on 15 May 2025 ‒ Expert Tables on 14 May offer small-group discussions on AM challenges in medicine
Martin Neff is head of global sales for ARBUGadditive and has been a member of the rapid.tech 3D advisory board for two years. This year, he is involved in four different roles: as co-organizer of the "Innovations in AM" forum and the "Expert Tables" format, as a speaker and as an exhibitor.
Hop aboard the rapid.tech 3D Mobility trade forum on 14 May 2025 to explore the latest AM developments and applications for clean road and rail transport.
Frank Cremer, Direct Sales Manager DACH 3D Printers at 3D Systems and member of the rapid.tech 3D advisory board, has been contributing AM developments and applications from the mobility sector to the event for many years.
Chemistry & Process Engineering Forum on 14 May 2025 in partnership with DECHEMA. In 2025, the topic will be on the agenda for the third time in a row.
Additive manufacturing in chemistry and process engineering is a relatively new topic at rapid.tech 3D. It was intoduced by Dr. Özlem Weiss, a chemist with a doctorate and managing director of Expertants GmbH. She is currently preparing the third edition of the expert forum for the event in Erfurt.
Optimize your 3D prints with the best tips and tricks! Learn how to find perfect templates, avoid printing errors, and precisely adjust your models – for impressive results with every print.
3D-printed electronics has been a frequent topic at rapid.tech 3D. Now the technology is getting its own forum at the conference. Wolfgang Mildner, CEO of the consulting and technology company MSWtech and a member of the rapid.tech 3D Advisory Board, is leading the organization.
Electronics & Components Forum premieres on 14 May 2025 in partnership with 3D-MID e. V. - Additive manufacturing opens up a whole new world of product designs, functionalities and production possibilities for the electronics industry
rapid.tech 3D has been a fixture in the diary of Ulli Klenk, Lead Principal Additive Manufacturing at Siemens Energy, for many years. He first came to Erfurt as a visitor. He has been supporting the development of the event as a member of the advisory board for ten years.
The energy sector is powering the move towards a decarbonised world. What role additive manufacturing (AM) plays in this will be highlighted at the Energy Technology & Hydrogen trade forum on 15 May 2025. This is the first forum of its kind on the rapid.tech 3D programme.
3D printing in sports enables customized equipment, improves protection and performance, and brings innovative designs directly to the field. From custom shoe insoles to lightweight helmets, the technology opens up entirely new possibilities.
The VDMA Additive Manufacturing Working Group is continuing its partnership with rapid.tech 3D, which began last year. Rainer Gebhardt, the association's AM expert, explains the reasons behind the partnership and the plans for the 2025 event in Erfurt.
The VDMA Forum “AM4industry ‒ Using & Enabling Robotics” on 13 May 2025, at Messe Erfurt, examines the concept of robotics for AM and AM for robotics.
Innovative and profitable additive manufacturing (AM) applications are the focus of the Aerospace trade forum at the 21st edition of rapid.tech 3D on 13 May 2025
Stephan Eelman has more than 20 years of professional experience in the aerospace industry and around 15 years in additive manufacturing. The Head of Strategy for Europe at Boeing is more than familiar with rapid.tech 3D.
