Press releases

January 20, 2025

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

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.

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December 9, 2024

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.

October 29, 2024

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.

May 17, 2024

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.

May 16, 2024

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

May 16, 2024

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.

May 8, 2024

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.

May 2, 2024

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

April 25, 2024

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

April 23, 2024

Anniversary record

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

April 18, 2024

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.

April 17, 2024

3D Pioneers Challenge 2024 Finalists have been announced

Experience the collaborative mindset at this year's special exhibition and experience projects with pioneering methods, materials and processes ................

April 16, 2024

3D-printed electronics continue to gain ground

Innovations in Additive Manufacturing forum to highlight this technology sector on 16 May 2024

April 11, 2024

AM pioneer joins anniversary event

Dr Brent Stucker is keynote speaker at the 20th Rapid.Tech 3D – other distinguished AM experts from ASML, BMW and InnoSyn will open the conference days

April 9, 2024

How is additive manufacturing succeeding for series production in the automotive industry?

Experts from companies including Audi, BMW, Brose, EDAG, Honda, Mercedes-Benz and Schaeffler to discuss at the Mobility forum on 16 May.

April 4, 2024

3D printing: catalyst for the energy and transport transitions

The potential of additive manufacturing for energy and hydrogen technologies will be discussed at the Innovations in Additive Manufacturing forum on 16 May 2024 at Rapid.Tech 3D

From the 3D printer to a safe lift-off

Aerospace forum on opening day of Rapid.Tech 3D to focus on digitalisation of the AM process chain. Well-known aircraft manufacturers and aviation groups, up-and-coming start-ups such as innovative research institutes will all be taking part.

March 12, 2024

Spotlight on the entire AM chain

AM Science by Fraunhofer Forum at Rapid.Tech 3D on 16 May. At Rapid.Tech 3D 2024, the Fraunhofer Competence Field Additive Manufacturing will highlight the services it provides by means of an oversized hand.

February 27, 2024

AM4industry – new format at Rapid.Tech 3D

The forum is initiated and organised by the VDMA Additive Manufacturing Working Group – conceptual sponsor of the trade event

February 20, 2024

Rapid.Tech 3D services now available 365 days a year

Messe Erfurt launches new digital network platform for Rapid.Tech 3D exhibitors and visitors Trade fair participation ensures year-round benefits for customer acquisition and customer relationship management

January 17, 2024

Chemistry & Process Engineering forum at Rapid.Tech 3D ‒ proudly presented by DECHEMA

Chemistry will be in focus at Rapid.Tech 3D on 15 May 2024. Rapid.Tech 3D continues to increase its appeal. This is reflected in the many new partnerships at the pioneering additive manufacturing (AM) event.

December 13, 2023

New partners and fresh impetus for AM

Rapid.Tech 3D once again increases its appeal. Rapid.Tech 3D is continuing to increase its appeal. This is reflected in the many new partnerships at the pioneering additive manufacturing (AM) event, which will be held for the 20th time next year from 14 to 16 May in Erfurt.

December 10, 2023

Attractive opportunities for the 20th anniversary

It pays to be quick for exhibitors and visitors to Rapid.Tech 3D, the 20th edition of which will be held next year in Erfurt from 14 to 16 May. Those who decide to attend the anniversary event before the end of the year can take advantage of some substantial benefits.