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Whilst the Rapid.Tech 3D, Messe Erfurt, 14-16. Many visitors were able to experience the exhibition of the 43 finalists and attend the award ceremony, 15 May.
A big THANK YOU to all partners and supporters to make this event happen in the ninth year.
Check out the amazing winners!
Collaborative Mindset
Cutting-edge processes, materials and procedures are creating ground-breaking applications in Additive Manufacturing and thus offering chances for the economy, industry and sustainability, for a responsible production.
Implementation in the established manufacturing industry however demands a "collaborative mindset" - the mutual, open attitude of working cooperatively and courageously towards common goals. Where are realistic applications in the industry and what best practices are already in progress?
This open mindset becomes apparent in the convergence of advanced technologies. When robotics, smart materials, cloud technologies or blockchain interact with additive processes, this leads to disruptive concepts and sharpens the focus for strategy changes and pave the way for meaningful advancements.
A gaze upon the impressively vibrant developments in Artificial Intelligence, such as automated image generation, provides a glimpse of the possible when AI generates three-dimensional products that are then translated from the digital to the real world through additive processes.
The 3D Pioneers Challenge seeks and supports the pioneers pursuing these ground-breaking approaches.
Find the detailed describtion: for download here
Prize money
of EUR 35.000 kindly supported by the Thuringian Ministry of Economic Affairs Science and Digital Society .
3DPC Trophy
The main prize winner was awarded the "3DPC Trophy". This limited edition design object, created especially for the 3DPC, was developed in 2020 as a project within "3DPC & Friends", in cooperation with the jury member Ross Lovegrove, the winner of "3DPC 2019 Digital" Hyperganic and partner Materialise .
Special Mention by Autodesk Technology Centers
The Autodesk Technology Centers recognized excellence in the 3DPC by providing the opportunity to 3 winners to join the Autodesk Technology Centers Outsight Network - a global community of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and researchers building future-focused technology in design, AEC, manufacturing, and more that is destined to change our world.
Further information for download here and at Autodesk Technology Centers .
3D Printer
UltiMaker sponsored the MakerBot SKETCH 3D printer.
Digital tools
3YOURMIND awarded a "3YOURMIND Software & Consulting" package for the "Best industrial project".
Find out more about this prize.
CASTOR awarded the "Sustainability benefit- award”. The winner will receive training from CASTOR and access to the CASTOR software for a sustainability analysis of his applications.
Find out more about this prize.
Business tools
Coaching to scale to the next level
„Push your business to the next level“ with the customized coaching by AM Ventures Depending on the approach the winning team will get input towards „Pitch Coaching“, “Business modell“ or „Scaling“.
Find out more.
Books
avedition, the publishers for Architecture and Design handsed out inspiring books for the winners.
The prizes and specials were selected with the partners of the 3DPC & Friends network to support participants in taking the best advantages for their projects.
3D Pioneers Challenge and nTop were partnering again to give 3DPC participants free access to nTop. After the successful premiere of this “Special feature” in 2021, 3DPC and nTop were happy to provide this again to the submitters so that they could benefit to bring their entries to the next level.
nTop winner of the "3DPC 2020 Digital", supports as part of the 3DPC & Friends network. Participants have the opportunity to obtain a license for the nTop platform as well as additional training materials for designing and producing a submission with this "next generation design & engineering software".
Detailed information see here the nTop blog about the 3DPC cooperation.
The competition is aimed at those who shape the future working in design or technical fields, as well as the automotive, software engineering, research and medical sectors - who are breaking new ground with advanced technologies, considering the entire value chain of additive manufacturing processes and feeling the important trends.
Previously published to novel projects may be submitted as well as entries that have been created in group work.
Exhibition and award ceremony of the 3DPC2024. Special celebration of 20th anniversary of Rapid.Tech3D at Messe Erfurt.
Topic of this years KonzeptLabs: Impulses for a turning point in additive manufacturing.At the 3DKonzeptLabs, the Verband 3DDruck has been inviting all those interested in additive manufacturing to find out about trends and innovations since 2017. National and international speakers present current projects. The focus is on exchanging ideas and networking.Christoph Völcker from 3DPC is joining to talk about the "Global Hotspots" of AM in relevance to the 3DPC experience.
Building on the success of the last years, MGA is excited to offer a comprehensive two-day programme packed with networking opportunities, talks, panel discussions, and engaging workshops. Their Annual Meeting is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest advancements and trends in AM, explore diverse applications, and connect with professionals who are shaping the future of this dynamic industry. 3DPC is happy to be part with the roadshow.
With the special area “Circular Biomaterials”, Haute Innovation offers the exhibitors and visitors of the Orgatec 2024 a unique look into future material worlds. Finalists and winners of 3DPC2024 will be part of these exhibits. Orgatec is the leading international trade fair for the future of work.
Haute Innovation presents "Advanced materials for the circular economy" with an exhibition of material innovations for the technical supply industry. ELMIA Subcontractor is the most important trade fair event for the technical supply industry in Scandinavia. It is one of the leading events for the manufacturing industry in Northern Europe and is the point of contact for decision-makers, constructors and designers. 3DPC2024 finalists and winners will be part of this innovations-exhibition.
3DPC2024 Winner
3DPC2024 Finalists
3DPC2024 Start
Check out the interview with 3dnatives and the founders of 3DPC.
Call for entries 2024
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