Content that makes an impact – Call for papers

In 2026, the event format will again offer a unique platform for exchange between industrial professionals and scientific experts. The call for papers for the AM Science forum is now open. Scientific contributions offering innovative perspectives are invited.

Science with visibility – AM Science forum for academic contributions

For the first time, the AM Science forum is offering the scientific community an even broader platform. All submitted papers will undergo a double-blind review using the standardised process of the Progress in Additive Manufacturing (PIAM) journal. Up to 24 papers have the chance of being published in PIAM or the RTe Journal and will also be integrated into the congress programme. Alternatively, authors can also present their work in the poster session.

Submissions must be made in English via the PIAM portal by 31 October 2025. The review process will end with the selection of the congress papers on 30 January 2026. The conference language is English, and authors are expected to attend the conference in Erfurt in person.

Industry meets research – trade forums invite experts to contribute ideas

“For many years, rapid.tech 3D has served as the central German-language platform for exchange between technology providers, researchers and users. In the run-up to and during the planning of the event, the advisory board systematically analyses the current challenges in additive manufacturing and curates and solicits specialist contributions from industry. This allows the focus during the event to be on presenting well-founded solutions. Industry examples will be used to illustrate how companies in the manufacturing sector can effectively leverage the advantages of additive manufacturing and how challenges have been overcome. We strive to go beyond the obvious! 

This is an opportunity for participants, system providers and service providers to gain structured knowledge and develop concrete strategies for process optimisation. The accompanying exhibition also offers the opportunity to book system stands of various sizes at an attractive cost per lead,” says Advisory Board Chairman Prof. Dr Christian Seidel from Munich University of Applied Sciences.

Sharing knowledge – shaping the future

With its call for papers, rapid.tech 3D invites scientists to play an active role in shaping the future of AM. The stage belongs to those who share their expertise and drive innovation.

“rapid.tech 3D also has a long-standing tradition within the academic community," remarks advisory board member Dr Stefan Kleszczynski from the University of Duisburg-Essen who is organising the review process. “Scientists from various disciplines can provide an interested specialist audience with exciting insights into the latest research findings. This gives visibility to the individual research activities, provides food for thought in terms of application and, at the same time, generates valuable feedback, which is often lacking at purely academic events. In turn, this enables a sustainable and targeted transfer of research results. rapid.tech 3D offers a wide range of spaces and opportunities for this – whether in the plenary session in the lecture theatre, during networking breaks or as part of the evening event.”    

Details of the call for papers: https://www.rapidtech-3d.de/en/call-for-paper-2026