Kick-off for the anniversary edition of the 3D Pioneers Challenge

Over 335 finalists, 72 winners, and 32 special mentions have taken that stage, demonstrating how advenced technologies can enhance our lives. With participants from 34 countries and six continents, the competition reflects the global potential of this innovative industry. The 3DPC was supported by 85 jurors and 75 renowned partners who contributed their expertise year after year.

This decade now peaks in the jubilee edition, where the “Pioneer of the Decade” will be crowned
with the coveted special trophy. All finalists from the past nine years are automatically nominated
to apply with their latest projects. For the first time, the entries will be presented to the complete
jury panel of the last decade.

The jury also considers the journey of the former submission, the company, the person or the team
behind it. “Where did the journey take them? Where were the pioneers with their projects then,
where are they now? What impact are they currently creating for the 3D printing sector or the
manufacturing industry? What are their impulses to push the future?“
It will be exciting to discover who will make it to line up with the “Who's Who” of the scene for the
decade exhibition at rapid.tech 3D 2025 in Erfurt.

The 3DPC has another highlight to come up with in 2025: In the year of the 10th anniversary of the
3D Pioneers Challenge, the time is just right to capture the groundbreaking innovations of the last
decade in a book. Innovations that make an impact create history. And these stories are written in
books. Industry leaders from the platform's network will guide with their perspectives through the
chapters, which are represented by the categories of the competition and selected projects. The
book summarizes the major movements and milestones of the decade and draws an outlook for
the future - in the spirit of pushing boundaries.
With the award the “Pioneer of the Decade” wins the opportunity to become part of the book and
have his say with an exclusive impulse contribution.

The 3D Pioneers Challenge is already reviewing the platform's previous events on its social media
channels. Trade fair booths, award ceremonies and roadshows bring the memories of the 3DPC
to life and increase the anticipation for the big anniversary.

Be there to see the decade exhibition of 3DPC and when the industry meets in Erfurt at rapid.tech
3D (May 13-15, 2025), focusing on practical applications, innovative technologies and forwardlooking
AM trends.

The call for entries is now open for the 3D Pioneers Challenge anniversary, apply at www.3dpc.io.

Contact 3D Pioneers Challenge:
Simone Völcker
Phone: +49 (0) 711 658 44 99
info@3dpc.io
www.3dpc.io

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FACTS

About rapid.tech 3D
rapid.tech 3D is the forward-looking, pioneering event for the AM community at Messe Erfurt. The event offers a successful triad of technical conference, exhibition and networking opportunities for the AM industry.

About 3D Pioneers Challenge
The international competition for Additive Manufacturing processes and Advanced Technologies is the most prestigious award of its kind. The annual announcement and presentation of the finalists is considered to be the innovation monitor of the industry. Unique in its structure, the competition has been addressing specialists who think outside the box since 2015 - pushing boundaries!

3DPC Platform
The Challenge has become a platform with a global network and is an interface for creative future-makers, pioneers of advanced technologies and innovators from research and industry.

3DPC & Friends
Under the umbrella of 3DPC & Friends, 3DPC brings together the creative minds and high-tech pioneers of the 3DPC platform in an interdisciplinary way, resulting in new, ground-breaking projects in which everyone can contribute and live out their expertise - design rethought! The 3DPC shows today what tomorrow will bring - pushing boundaries.