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Additive Process Chain from a single source

The main exhibit of the year is "FingerKit": five Fraunhofer Institutes developed a process chain for customized, certified finger joint implants. A showcase and a 3D hand model illustrate the process and product.

Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

Press release

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.

Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

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Development service provider with short iteration steps

Our niche: model and prototype manufacturing as well as small series in plastic and metal. In-house technologies to accompany development processes & product optimization. Supporting phases of design, prototyping, simulation, and followed by own 3D printing, vacuum- and investment casting techniques

Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

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Tailored Positioning Technology

Do you have a challenging task in the field of positioning technology and current market solutions do not meet your specific criteria? SmarAct will be happy to develop the right product for you. From a quantity of one.

Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

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3D printing on a grand scale – additive manufacturing of large-volume metal components

The Macro-SLM process enables the production of individual metallic components with extremely high build rates in cubic meter dimensions. In contrast to deposition welding, it offers all the design freedom of powder bed-based 3D printing.

Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

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3D printing in miniature – high-precision additive manufacturing in the micro range

The Micro-SLM process enables the production of metallic or ceramic components with high structural resolution and very low surface roughness. For example, complex internal structures and movable features in the range of a few micrometers can be realized.

Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

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Quality without compromise

Cubic Ink® - a brand of ALTANA New Technologies GmbH - develops standard materials for DLP, LCD and SLA applications as well as customised material solutions specifically for material jetting and special materials for a wide range of industries.

Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

Press release

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.

Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

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Redefining Accuracy and Efficiency with the 2CREATE Metal 3D Printer

Discover endless possibilities with the 2CREATE metal 3D printer from 2oneLab. Designed for dental applications and research settings, this printer enables precise creation of custom dental prosthetics and detailed research models.

Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

Use Case / Showcase

Biogenic filaments and composite materials with mineral or vegetable fillers

Plants or minerals left over, but no idea what to do with them? Composites and filaments with natural fillers are in great demand in additive manufacturing. Hassle-free 3D printing with a natural look and feel of the end product is what characterizes a top product - talk to us!

Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

Past events (50)

Technical Deep Dive

May 16, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Halle 2 | Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

Technical Deep Dives Tour

AM Science Forum by Fraunhofer

May 16, 2024 2:35 PM - 3:05 PM | CongressCenter, Panoramasaal, 3 OG | Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

Fused filament fabrication (FFF) of bio-based low-density polymer foams

Mobility forum

May 16, 2024 2:35 PM - 3:05 PM | CongressCenter, Carl Zeiss Saal, EG | Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

Final discussion: How realistic are spare parts at the push of a button? Tier supplier & OEM Discussion on the AM market

AM Science Forum by Fraunhofer

May 16, 2024 2:05 PM - 2:35 PM | CongressCenter, Panoramasaal, 3 OG | Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

Alternative AM processes for the production of non-weldable materials

AM Science Forum by Fraunhofer

May 16, 2024 1:35 PM - 2:05 PM | CongressCenter, Panoramasaal, 3 OG | Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

AI-based defect detection for LPBF

Innovations in AM forum

May 16, 2024 1:35 PM - 2:05 PM | CongressCenter, Raum Ch. Reichart, 2 OG | Rapid.Tech 3D 2024

Technologies for the additive manufacturing of 3D electronics

Providers (9)

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.

Lupburg, Germany

SmarAct

Your partner for high precision in positioning, automation and metrology.

Oldenburg, Germany

Rapid.Tech 3D

Die Rapid.Tech 3D ist die zukunftsweisende Pionierveranstaltung der AM-Szene in der Messe Erfurt und feiert ihre 20. Auflage: 14. bis 16. Mai 2024. Das Event bietet einen erfolgreichen Dreiklang aus Fachkongress, Ausstellung und Netzwerkmöglichkeiten für die AM Industrie.

Erfurt, Germany

GMBU e.V.

Halle, Germany

2oneLab GmbH

2oneLab GmbH is a reputable German dental 3D printer manufacturer with its own CAM software, offering a comprehensive all-in-one solution for your applications. The outstanding metal 3D printer, 2Create, is ideal for producing components for various dental products such as implants, crowns, bridges

Darmstadt, Germany

Fraunhofer Kompetenzfeld Additive Fertigung

All about Additive Manufacturing

Dresden, Germany

ALTANA New Technologies GmbH - Cubic Ink®

We give shape to ideas- ALTANA Cubic Ink® High Performance Materials suitable for DLP, LCD, SLA and Material Jetting- Fulfilling customer wishes, thinking ahead, or even exceeding customer requirements: with this aspiration, ALTANA offers innovative 3D printing materials for additive manufacturing.

Lehrte, Germany

Hochschule Mittweida - Laserinstitut Hochschule Mittweida

Application-oriented research and development in the field of laser-based additive manufacturing

Mittweida, Germany

PORTEC GmbH

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

Zella-Mehlis, Germany