10 years 3D Pioneers Challenge

The international competition for additive manufacturing and advanced technologies celebrates its anniversary edition at rapid.tech3D 2025 and is searching for the "Pioneer of the Decade".

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.

Interview with Simone und Chris Völcker

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."

3D Pioneers Challenge

Since 2015, the international competition for additive manufacturing and advanced technologies has been focussing on pioneers who think outside the box - pushing boundaries! The annual call for entries and presentation with award ceremony is regarded as an innovation monitor for the industry.

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SAMSax - simul+ Living Lab for the Circular Economy

Innovative 3D printed applications made from recycled bio-based, natural and industrial residues and by-products? Are you wondering if it is possible? The simul+ real laboratory SAMSax will show you how!

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ALOtec Dresden GmbH

Global leader in the technology of laser systems for hardening, deposition welding and additive manufacturing.

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Fraunhofer Kompetenzfeld Additive Fertigung

The Fraunhofer Competence Field Additive Manufacturing integrates twenty Fraunhofer Institutes across Germany. This includes the development, application and implementation of additive manufacturing methods and processes as well as the associated materials.

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HAI TEC - AM Innovation

We are one of the most experienced providers of industrial 3D printing in Europe. We offer our customers advanced additive solutions for a wide range of applications.

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PORTEC GmbH

Prototypes, small and pilot series made of METAL & PLASTIC in flexible and fast production

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toolcraft AG

Your partner for complete solutions - we combine the breadth of additive and subtractive manufacturing technologies with the depth of the manufacturing process and all automation options.

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Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena

A highlight at the booth of the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences (EAH) Jena is the presentation of components made from foamed plastics using Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM). The exhibits on display were created as part of the research project “3D-Foam.”

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FIT AG

We are a globally renowned specialist in additive design and additive manufacturing. As a technology leader, we have been achieving proven success from design to manufacturing, for our customers for over 25 years. Like this, you are always one step ahead of your competitors.

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