After an abundance of high quality entries into the TCT Awards this year, we are happy to announce the shortlist of finalists for 2025! 


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TCT Aerospace & Defence Application Award

The aerospace and defence industries are renowned for leading the way in innovation. From developing new and ground-breaking materials, to advanced electronics and automation, technologies incubated by these industries such as structural composites and GPS quickly became popular in many commercial applications. It is therefore unsurprising that these industries have been key adopters of 3D printing and additive manufacturing, and we are excited to see what pioneering applications have been released this year.

A330 Fuel Air Separator

Description

Entry Name - A330 Fuel Air Separator

Entrant - Hexagon

Partners - Airbus, Nikon SLM Solutions

The transformation of the A330 Fuel Air Separator through additive manufacturing has consolidated over 30 parts into a single lightweight structure, resulting in a 75% weight reduction. This innovation significantly lowers costs and assembly time while enhancing fuel efficiency and supporting sustainability.

Ceramic Foundry Cores

Description

Entry Name - Ceramic Foundry Cores

Entrant - Prodways Machines

Partners - Honeywell Additive Manufacturing Center

Harnessing vat-based ceramic 3D printing, Honeywell revolutionises turbine blade manufacturing with the CERAM PRO 365. This cutting-edge approach slashes development time from years to weeks and reduces costs significantly, offering enhanced material properties and precision for aerospace advancements.

First ever metal 3D printer in space

Description

Entry Name - First ever metal 3D printer in space

Entrant - Cranfield University

Partners - Airbus DS, AddUp Solutions, Highftech, European Space Agency

Unveiling a groundbreaking achievement, this project introduced a laser DED additive printer aboard the International Space Station— a first in space manufacturing. Designed to meet stringent space requirements, it enables reduced-cost and on-demand production of complex components, offering unparalleled insights into metal behaviour in microgravity.

Force Measurement Enabled by AM

Description

Entry Name - Force Measurement Enabled by AM

Entrant - NASA Langley Research Center

Partners - North Wind, Protolabs, NSL Analytical, Bodycote, Nikon Metrology, Advex, Micro-Measurements

This project revolutionises aeronautics testing with an additively manufactured wind tunnel balance for a Mars lander concept. By reducing fabrication time by 8 months, it enhances thrust measurement capabilities and improves aerodynamic data collection accuracy through complex designs and compliant mechanisms in a single wind tunnel entry.

Mako Missile

Description

Entry Name - Mako Missile

Entrant - Lockheed Martin Corporation

Partner - Sintavia Corporation

The Mako missile project revolutionizes missile manufacturing through AM. By combining AM with Hot Isostatic Pressing and solution heat treatment, it reduced production time by 79 weeks and costs by 90%. This innovation enhanced structural integrity, competitiveness, and national security without the need for welding.

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TCT Automotive & Rail Application Award

As one of the first industries to see the benefits of rapid prototyping, the automotive world has embraced additive technologies at all stages of design, development and manufacturing. More recently the rail industry have seen a real growth in the use of additive manufacturing, benefiting from the low volume production and spare part supply. But what are the industries' best applications of AM today?

Championship-Winning BTCC Inlet Plenum

Description

Entry Name - Championship-Winning BTCC Inlet Plenum

Entrant - Swindon Powertrain

Partner - Graphite Additive Manufacturing

The BTCC inlet plenum, produced using selective laser sintering with Sinterworx G4, showcases groundbreaking engineering. This innovation cut production time from 10 to 3 days, reduced costs significantly, and improved engine performance by consolidating multiple parts into a single, durable piece.

Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Exhaust

Description

Entry Name - Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Exhaust

Entrant - Protolabs 

Partner - Harley-Davidson Factory Racing team

Harnessing the agility of direct metal laser sintering, this 3D-printed exhaust system revolutionises motorcycle racing by enhancing lean angles and speed. Prototyping in Stainless Steel 316L reduced costs, while a final titanium model minimized weight, optimizing performance for critical track advantages.

Large-scale, end-parts for custom vehicles

Description

Entry Name - Large-scale, end-parts for custom vehicles

Entrant - Caracol AM

Partners - Van Venrooy Utility Vehicles, Airtech Advanced Materials Group

Revolutionising the production of bespoke body parts for mobile vans, this project leverages large-format additive manufacturing to overcome traditional supply chain and lead time challenges. Using the Heron AM 300, bespoke body parts were produced 85% faster with substantial cost savings, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability.

WAAM Suspension Strut Tower

Description

Entry Name - WAAM Suspension Strut Tower

Entrant - BMW Group

Partner - MX3D

The suspension strut tower was produced from aluminium alloys using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) enabling superior stiffness-to-weight ratios. Generative design algorithms enhanced design freedom, reducing tooling costs by 70% as well as reducing production time, offering substantial sustainability advantages.

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TCT Consumer Product Application Award

We use consumer products every day, often taking for granted their impact on our daily lives. Behind each of those products is a product designer – designing the look, feel, function and production route of these products.  The use of 3D printing and additive manufacturing in the life of a product designer has increased 10-fold over the past few years, and as the adoption increases, so do the innovations. 

fizik One-to-One Custom Bike Saddle

Description

Entry Name - fizik One-to-One Custom Bike Saddle

Entrant - Carbon

Partners - fizik. Selle Royal Group, gebioMized

Revolutionising cycling comfort, the fizik One-to-One saddle employs Carbon DLS™ technology to deliver unprecedented customization for everyday riders. This innovative approach allows for precise pressure relief and comfort, using EPU 41 material to enhance elasticity and durability, consolidating multizonal lattices seamlessly.

Kibu Headphones

Description

Entry Name - Kibu Headphones

Entrant - Kibu

Partners - Beaney Design, Batch.Works, Morrama

Kibu headphones represent a leap forward in eco-conscious audio technology for children. Over 70% of components are 3D-printed from recycled PLA, reducing production costs to approximately £5 per pair. Additive manufacturing slashes production time by 85%, ensuring rapid scalability while minimizing environmental impact.

Silicone fashion bag

Description

Entry Name - Silicone fashion bag

Entrant - Lynxter

Partner - Incxnnue

This innovative collaboration leverages material extrusion in a non-linear mode to revolutionize fashion design, offering unparalleled personalization and sustainability. By utilizing industrial and medical-grade silicones, the process reduces waste and allows intricate, customizable designs on diverse substrates, enhancing both ecological impact and creative potential.

The Mercado 3®

Description

Entry Name - The Mercado 3®

Entrant - BATS-TOI

Partner - HP Professional Services

The Mercado wrestling headgear transforms athlete safety by integrating additive manufacturing for tailored impact protection. Utilizing HP's Multi Jet Fusion technology and Lattice Design Engine, it delivers a 50% weight reduction and 125% improved energy absorption, significantly enhancing performance and durability, while cutting production costs by 73%.

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TCT Creative Application Award

The film, theatre, art, architecture and jewellery industries all have one thing in common – they take a creative vision and turn it into a physical realisation. As such it is one of the most fascinating areas of innovation in 3D printing and additive manufacturing.  We are excited to see where this industry can push the boundaries in using the technologies in the creative arena. 

Bamboo restaurant interior design

Description

Entry Name - Bamboo restaurant interior design

Entrant - Generation 3D Products Design Services

Partner - SUSHI SAMBA SINGAPORE

This awe-inspiring project features the largest interior fitout of 3D printed bamboo, showcasing over 2 kilometers and 15,000 pieces. Using bamboo-infused PLA, additive manufacturing reduced waste by 30% and accelerated completion to just seven months, enhancing both sustainability and design efficiency.

Bronze Age Bangle replica

Description

Entry Name - Bronze age bangle replica

Entrant - AT 3D-Squared Ltd & Add 3D Solutions Ltd

Partners - The Beacon Museum, Barclays Eagle Labs, University of Auckland, Kadampa Art Studio

These replicas of a 900-700BC bronze age bangle were produced using 3D scanning and 3D printing in maraging steel to create tactile experiences for museum visitors. They allow education and handling without risking the original, which is worth over £27,000 in gold weight alone, inspiring future use of AM in artifact preservation.

Infuriating Objects

Description

Entry Name - Infuriating Objects

Entrant - Internet of Caring Things - National Innovation Centre for Ageing - Newcastle University

Partners - Create Education Project, Farrel Centre Newcastle, Voice

This project tackled the redesign of frustrating everyday items through additive manufacturing. By utilizing FDM printing, citizen participants without prior experience created tangible prototypes of design solutions to improve their everyday lives. This innovative approach democratized technology, empowering diverse voices to drive impactful design solutions.

Scarce City

Description

Entry Name - Scarce City    

Entrant - Singapore Institute of Technology

Partners - Rainshadow Studios, National Gallery Singapore

In a groundbreaking leap for immersive theatre, Scarce City crafts a stunning 3D-printed world from over 4,000 recycled plastic pieces. Participants navigate a light-diffusing landscape, reflecting critically on scarcity and sustainability. The use of AM enabled three scalable design iterations within three months, eliminating tooling requirements, and delivering cost savings 27 times cheaper than traditional methods.

Simulation Book For The Blind

Description

Entry Name - Simulation Book For The Blind

Entrant - Yuan Bin’s Scientific Research Team

Partners - Nanchang Institute of Technology, Youth Volunteers Association of Youngxiu county, Disabled person Federation of Yongxiu county, Talent Bureau of Jiujiang City

Harnessing the precision of 3D printing, this innovation brings tactile learning to the visually impaired by creating stereo image models that surpass traditional 2D Braille books, transforming them into true three-dimensional experiences.. It offers a cost-effective, scalable solution, revolutionizing access to complex information through touch.

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TCT Hardware Award – Non-polymer systems

The Hardware awards celebrate the very best of the enabling technologies themselves, and are split into two distinct areas, the first of which is non-polymer systems. This could include metals, ceramics, composites, biomaterials or any other material that is not solely a polymer.  We are looking for innovations which push the boundaries of current established systems.

CeraFab S320

Description

Entry Name - CeraFab S320

Entrant - Lithoz GmbH

The CeraFab S320 has a unique design with a five times larger build volume, enabling the production of mid-size technical ceramic parts at unprecedented scale. The system combines the advantages of Lithoz’s signature Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) process with a high resolution of 60 µm.

D3 LABII Large Format

Description

Entry Name - D3 LABII Large Format

Entrant - D3-AM GmbH

Partners - Durst Group AG, Covision Lab

The LABII Large Format system enables sustainable AM for high-performance ceramics like SSiC or Al2O3 by utilizing Micro Particle Jetting™ technology. The water-based process enables the use of conventional powders which lowers production expenses, while the larger build volume ensures unmatched component size and complexity.

Grenzebach Dual Setup Station - EOS Edition

Description

Entry Name - Grenzebach Dual Setup Station - EOS Edition

Entrant - EOS GmbH

Partner - Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH

The Grenzebach Dual Setup Station – EOS Edition minimises unproductive laser-off time in LPBF systems. This autonomous system utilises two exchangeable frames enabling a boost in machine utilization from 60% to 90%, reducing cost per part by 20-25%, and allowing up to 30% more output.

hybrd.AM for cutting tools

Description

Entry Name - hybrd.AM for cutting tools

Entrant - additiveStream4D GmbH

Partners - AMF clamping Systems, 3T additive manufacturing Ltd

The innovative hybrd.AM system transforms any L-PBF machine into a hybrid additive machine, integrating AM with conventional machining for seamless production. Designed for retrofitting, it eliminates costly investments and reduces production times by up to 50%, revolutionizing the cutting tool industry with faster lead times and consistent quality.

MetalFab 300Flex

Description

Entry Name - MetalFab 300Flex

Entrant - Additive Industries

Partner - K3D

The MetalFab 300 Flex is a breakthrough in AM that enables entry-level access with its adaptable design. This system offers an expandable build volume and the ability to add lasers and expand the scan field, reducing initial investment risks by providing a scalable solution that grows with business needs.

Vipra AM

Description

Entry Name - Vipra AM

Entrant - Caracol AM

The Vipra AM is a robotic LFAM platform which transforms large metal component production. By integrating advanced robotics and multi-axis Plasma Arc Deposition, it reduces material waste and production costs, enabling complex geometries and optimised productivity with high deposition rates.

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TCT Hardware Award – Polymer systems

The Hardware awards celebrate the very best of the enabling technologies themselves, and are split into two distinct areas, the second of which is polymer systems. We are looking for 3D printing or additive manufacturing technologies which push the boundaries of polymer processing, bringing innovative improvements or entirely new technologies to the table.

AO Backpack for M3

Description

Entry Name - AO Backpack for M3

Entrant - Carbon Inc

The AO Backpack for M3 introduces pioneering automation to enhance dental lab productivity using advanced polymer AM. This innovation enables 14 hours of continuous, unattended operation, significantly reducing manual labour and waste. Its seamless integration with Carbon's ecosystem enhances both efficiency and sustainability.

EOS P3 NEXT

Description

Entry Name - EOS P3 NEXT

Entrant - EOS GmbH

Partner - AM Solutions

Revolutionising midframe serial polymer SLS production, the EOS P3 NEXT enhances productivity by 50% and reduces total cost of ownership by 30% through advanced software and high material reusability. With up to 90% machine availability, this solution ensures precision and efficiency from day one.

Formlabs Form 4

Description

Entry Name - Formlabs Form 4

Entrant - Formlabs

The Form 4 resin 3D printer achieves remarkable innovation with its ultra-fast print speeds. Leveraging Formlabs’ proprietary Low Force Display™ print technology, it offers enhanced reliability with a 99% print success rate, whilst producing parts at 40% lower cost and 3.5 times higher throughput.

LOOP PRO X+ TURBO

Description

Entry Name - LOOP PRO X+ TURBO

Entrant - LOOP 3D Additive Manufacturing Ltd

Partner - HIDROMEK

Leveraging integrated servo motors and a high-flow printhead, the LOOP PRO X+ TURBO 3D Printer accelerates build times by up to five times. Its modular design allows for hot-swappable components, reducing downtime, while saving up to 80% on initial investments.

microArch D1025 Hybrid Resolution

Description

Entry Name - microArch D1025 Hybrid Resolution

Entrant - Boston Micro Fabrication

Achieving unparalleled precision, the microArch D1025 enables users to print 10-micron and 25-micron resolutions in one layer, streamlining the production process for intricate designs. This dual-resolution capability enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and optimizes resource use for healthcare, electronics, and photonics advancement.

Origin® Two with Origin Cure™

Description

Entry Name - Origin® Two with Origin Cure™

Entrant - Stratasys

The Origin® Two 3D Printer and Origin Cure™ system offers injection moulding-like precision and surface finish for low-to-medium production volumes. This digital light processing platform reduces setup costs, ensures +/- 50 µm accuracy, and delivers high-quality finishes for aerospace and automotive applications.

Zeus Hybrid Robotic Cell

Description

Entry Name - Zeus Hybrid Robotic Cell

Entrant - Rapid Fusion

Partners - Xtrution B.V, Ai Build, Adaxis, KUKA

Innovatively merging AM and CNC post-processing, the Zeus Hybrid Robotic Cell, featuring the PE320, offers advanced manufacturing versatility with an exceptional power-to-weight ratio. Zeus supports high-temperature materials up to 400°C, enabling the production of robust, high-performance components, whilst achieving 17.2 kg/hour throughput.

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TCT Healthcare Application Award

Healthcare is one of the most rewarding industries to be involved with, and the use of 3D technologies in this arena couldn’t be more fitting.  The ability to create bespoke, one-off parts from scanned data is perhaps more suited to this industry than any other. With the ever-evolving development of new materials, software and hardware, it is no wonder that this industry grasps the benefits of these technologies – and we can’t wait to see what innovative applications have been launched this year.  

4D Aligner™

Description

Entry Name - 4D Aligner™

Entrant - LuxCreo Inc

4D Aligner™ is the world’s first FDA Class II 510(k) Direct Print Clear Aligner, transforming orthodontic treatment with precision and efficiency. Leveraging additive manufacturing, it offers same-day aligner production with 19% lower costs than traditional methods, reducing waste and enhancing patient treatment.

Ceramic Jaw Implant

Description

Entry Name - Ceramic Jaw Implant

Entrant - Lithoz GmbH

Partners - Agensmed GmbH, BTI Biotechnology Institute, Kepler University Hospital, Medical University of Vienna, Profactor

For the first time in medical history, a 3D-printed ceramic subperiosteal jaw implant was successfully placed using Lithoz LCM technology. Made from biocompatible zirconia, the implant eliminates bone grafts and reduces healing time by 75%, offering a single-surgery solution for atrophic jaws, while minimizing trauma and cost.

EMA 3D

Description

Entry Name - EMA 3D

Entrant - LuxCreo Inc

Partners - EMA Sleep and Apex Dental Sleep Lab

EMA 3D is an FDA-cleared oral appliance for patients suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) which leverages 3D printing to achieve custom-fit 0.9mm trays in a remarkable 2-hour turnaround. By eliminating physical models, EMA 3D reduces costs by 46%, making OSA treatment more accessible and efficient.

MATTISSE Tissue Engineering Chamber

Description

Entry Name - MATTISSE Tissue Engineering Chamber

Entrant - LATTICE MEDICAL

Partners - Cousin Biotech, ONCOLille, Lille University Hospital

A breakthrough in breast reconstruction, the MATTISSE bioprosthesis utilizes 3D printing to create a bioresorbable tissue chamber, enabling natural tissue regeneration in one surgery. This patient-centric design reduces procedures and discomfort, while optimizing tissue integration with its porous structure.

Mimics Enlight CMF

Description

Entry Name - Mimics Enlight CMF

Entrant - Materialise

Harnessing the power of AM, this software enables CMF surgery planning with streamlined workflows. Rigorously tested and validated with 17 experts worldwide, surgeons achieve orthognathic planning in just 25 minutes, enhancing precision and reducing operating room time, ultimately broadening access to personalized patient care.

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TCT Industrial Product Application Award

Industrial products work behind the scenes to keep our industries working. Whether it be factory automation equipment, farming tools or material handling machines, there is little that is not touched by an industrial designer.  3D technologies are being increasingly adopted by this sector to drive unique developments, and we look forward to discovering the industries best applications over the past year.

3D Mechatronic Integrated Devices

Description

Entry Name - 3D Mechatronic Integrated Devices

Entrant -  Cubicure GmbH

Partner - HARTING Technology Group

Leveraging Cubicure’s Hot Lithography, this innovation revolutionises electronics manufacturing through high-precision 3D printing of Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) material to enhance Mechatronic Integrated Device (MID) manufacture. The flexibility in placing conductive tracks on the polymer surface, combined with the design freedom of 3D printing, enables highly customizable MID products.

Bespoke Porosity Ceramic Membranes

Description

Entry Name - Bespoke Porosity Ceramic Membranes

Entrant -  Lithoz GmbH

Partner - Evove Ltd

Lithoz and Evove have crafted the first entirely 3D-printed ceramic membranes using Lithoz LCM technology. This innovation achieves bespoke uniform porosities, reducing CO2 emissions by 80% and increasing production yield five-fold. Ideal for sustainable lithium extraction and water desalination, this development represents a significant advancement in ecologically friendly industrial processes.

Pulper Screw

Description

Entry Name - Pulper Screw

Entrant -  MX3D

Partner - Welding Alloys

The MX3D Pulper Screw, a 630 kg industrial component for the recycling industry, showcases how large, complex, custom structures can be manufactured in a monolithic form. The use of WAAM technology enabled optimisations in strength and weight, shortening lead times, eliminating the need for assembly and reducing material waste.

River Water Monitoring Basin

Description

Entry Name - River Water Monitoring Basin

Entrant -  PrintCity - Manchester Metropolitan University

Partner - United Utilities, Changemaker3D, Scottish Water

The RWMB tackles UK water system challenges through the use of polymer AM. The redesigned product reduces water system energy use and maintenance needs whilst reducing part costs by over 50%, ensuring sustainable resilience and environmental protection. If used across the UK water industry the estimated savings are over £1M.

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TCT Materials Award

3D printing and additive manufacturing processes would not succeed but for the development of appropriate materials for the job.  Though often under appreciated, the amount of science and innovation which goes into the development of materials for these processes can be astounding.  We would like to celebrate advancements in materials for additive manufacturing from polymers to metals, ceramics to composites, biomaterials and any other advanced material.

0rCA® 100% recycled PA6-CF SLS powder

Description

Entry Name - 0rCA® 100% recycled PA6-CF SLS powder

Entrant - Fishy Filaments

Partner - Alpha Powders

Pioneering an eco-friendly shift, this SLS powder is made from recycled carbon fiber and nylon sourced from fishing nets. This sustainable blend equals the performance of virgin materials whilst significantly reducing carbon footprint and material costs, promoting a circular economy while enhancing design flexibility and recyclability.

Dahltram® T110 Crystal Clear Resin

Description

Entry Name - Dahltram® T110 Crystal Clear Resin

Entrant - Airtech Advanced Materials Group

This innovative transparent co-polyester is designed for functional visual applications, perfect for projects requiring high clarity such as lighting and architectural applications. Dahltram® T-110 Clear has been formulated with an emphasis on optimal clarity in the ‘as printed’ condition, offering excellent light transmission.

DirectPowder™ Process for Copper AM

Description

Entry Name - DirectPowder™ Process for Copper AM

Entrant - Metal Powder Works

Partner - Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Laboratory at University of Waterloo

Leveraging MPW's DirectPowder™ process, this project enhances LBPF processing of Copper Alloys by efficiently absorbing energy from lower power lasers, reducing operating costs by 10-13%. This groundbreaking method provides material property improvements and 20-35% lower powder costs, revolutionizing copper adoption in AM.

Lignin-based Carbon and Graphite

Description

Entry Name - Lignin-based Carbon and Graphite

Entrant - Carbon Forest Products Ltd

Partner - Birmingham University

Pioneering the use of lignin as a carbon feedstock, this project introduces the first powder-based 3D printed carbon and graphite components. By leveraging a renewable resource, it significantly cuts reliance on fossil-based materials, aligning with global NetZero goals and offering sustainable alternative crucial for energy and electronics industries.

Orgasol® PA12 PBF powders

Description

Entry Name - Orgasol® PA12 PBF powders

Entrant - ARKEMA

Partners - HP, EOS-ALM

Orgasol® PA12 powders were designed to make Powder Bed Fusion technologies more sustainable while maintaining stable properties for consistent and high-quality output. Its high reusability and minimal waste reduce total printing costs by up to 40%, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution without compromising on quality.

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TCT Post-Processing Award

The post processing award aims to celebrate the technologies which turn the printed part into a functional, aesthetic product, and add the final touches to the 3D printing/additive manufacturing process chain.  The often essential processes which impart material properties and surface finishes to a 3D printed or additively manufactured part.  We are excited to commend new innovations in post processing technology.

Benchtop PP Vapour Smoothing

Description

Entry Name - Benchtop PP Vapour Smoothing

Entrant - Additive Manufacturing Technologies

The SFX PP Desktop Smoothing Technology is the world's first benchtop vapour smoothing solution for polypropylene. This compact system automates high-quality finishing, enabling repeatable, watertight, chemically resistant PP parts, making industrial-grade post-processing accessible and affordable.

DLyte TurboFlow

Description

Entry Name - DLyte TurboFlow

Entrant - GPAINNOVA

Partner - DryLyte, TEG

DLyte TurboFlow enhances AM finishing by applying DryLyte with advanced fluid and particle flow. Designed for large, heavy or complex parts, it ensures uniform surface finishing without size, weight or fixture constraints. Turboflow cuts processing times, reduces costs, preserves geometry, and improves corrosion resistance, all without the need for custom fixturing.

LUX PRO 400

Description

Entry Name - LUX PRO 400

Entrant - LuxYours GmbH

Partners - FESTO SE & Co KG, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Blue Production GmbH, Prodartis AG, Orthos GmbH & Co KG, PROTIQ GmbH

LUX PRO 400 enables excellent polymer part post-processing with its unique multi-chamber technology, offering precise surface control. Biodegradable solvents and integrated recycling cut consumable costs, while eco-friendly vapor flow smooths channels as narrow as 2mm, benefiting SLS, MJF, and FDM technologies.

Russell AMPro®Lab Sieve Station

Description

Entry Name - Russell AMPro®Lab Sieve Station

Entrant - Russell Finex

The AMPro®Lab Sieve Station redefines additive manufacturing powder handling with its unique ultrasonic frequency system. Designed for small-scale batch processing, it’s flexible design ensures safety, minimizes waste, and integrates seamlessly with 3D printers, offering substantial cost savings and enhanced powder reusability.

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TCT Software Award

Software is the glue that binds together the various processes involved in turning an idea into a tangible product. From the ideation and design phase, through development, testing and validation, all the way to manufacture, end-use and end of life management, software is running the show. This award celebrates the most impactful innovations in any software which impacts product development using 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

AM Explorer

Description

Entry Name - AM Explorer

Entrant - Interspectral AB

Partner - MMB Volum-e

AI-module seamlessly integrates with AM Explorer to optimize powder bed analysis, identifying anomalies like craters and streaks. The addition of AI enhances inspection speed and precision, optimizing both novice and expert workflows.

AMIS Pro

Description

Entry Name - AMIS Pro

Entrant - AMIS

Partners - HP, 3iD, Meteor Inkjet

AMIS Pro is a unique, future-ready API-based build preparation software for SLS, MJF, BJ and MJ technologies which works native 3MF to increase nesting speed and density, part quality, and security, all while lowering cost per part.

amsight

Description

Entry Name - amsight

Entrant - amsight GmbH

The amsight AM Analytics Suite connects all aspects of the AM workflow, from powder management to final part qualification, reducing quality management costs by over 70% and enhancing production quality through real-time monitoring and intervention.

Carbon Custom Production Software

Description

Entry Name - Carbon Custom Production Software

Entrant - Carbon

Carbon Custom Production Software achieves scalable mass customization, transforming input data into bespoke designs. The software enables automated design from personalised data and optimises build platforms for maximum efficiency and precision.

e-Stage for Metal +

Description

Entry Name - e-Stage for Metal +

Entrant - Materialise

e-Stage for Metal+ uses advanced simulation to optimize LPBF support, cutting material use by 50% and removal time by 90%, significantly reducing cost and resulting in higher-tolerance, higher-quality parts.

Fringe Qualification

Description

Entry Name - Fringe Qualification

Entrant - Phase 3D

Fringe qualification is an expansion of Fringe inspection, providing tracking and analysis which enables quality control management across an entire fleet of metal AM machines from a central dashboard.

SAF™ ReLife™ PA12

Description

Entry Name - SAF™ ReLife™ PA12

Entrant - Stratasys

Partners - Fraunhofer IPA, Wehl Group

The SAF ReLife PA12 software utilises the advanced thermal controls within the Stratasys H350 printer to repurpose waste PA12 powder, achieving high-quality properties suitable for production-grade parts and significantly reducing their carbon footprint.

ThreadsDoc

Description

Entry Name - ThreadsDoc

Entrant - Authentise

Partners - Boeing Global Services

ThreadsDoc, an extension of Threads platform, automates Technical Data Package creation using large language models, eliminating manual tasks and enhancing accuracy for re-engineered parts. Boeing has utilized ThreadsDoc to save 100-150 hours per TDP.