A laser that can “see” and “think”
Machine learning makes laser processes more precise, more cost-effective and more efficient.
Additive manufacturing
Rapid.Tech 3D: “The right visitors are coming”
The 21st edition of the annual conference trade fair scores with high quality and a new level of networking.
Additive manufacturing industry optimistic despite challenges
VDMA spring survey: companies expect further growth, investments pick up speed again.
Aconity3D and AMsight announce strategic cooperation
The companies’ partnership enables the systems provider’s users to streamline data management, optimize production, and enhance quality control.
Sodick acquires majority stake in Prima Additive
Prima Industrie has signed a definitive agreement to sell its specialized 3D-printing subsidiary to Sodick.
World’s first fully-3D printed microscope
Optical microscope for low-cost histological imaging can be manufactured within three hours.
3D printing of precise headlight lenses
New study shows that 3D printing achieves precision and quality while reducing costs and production speeds.
Innomotics supplies power solution for green hydrogen research in the USA
National Renewable Energy Laboratory orders rectifiers
Printing droplet laser displays
A new method for rapidly creating laser light sources in large quantities.
3D-printed device generates vortex beams
With integrated gain-filtering, the new generator could boost 5G/6G networks and enhance data transmission.
Formnext 2024 showcases new approaches to more sustainable, effective, and flexible production
With numerous groundbreaking world premieres and innovations, the exhibition provided crucial momentum for the future evolution of industrial production.
AM industry confident in a tense economic situation
Increasing reluctance to invest despite expected growth within the industry.
Modular system for optical imaging from the 3D printer
Modern microscopy and spectroscopy methods for as many users as possible.
3D printing of tungsten parts for nuclear reactors
$1 million DOE-grant to study additive manufacturing to create shields and components for extreme conditions.
EOS cooperates with nLight
nLight to supply EOS with AFX programmable beam shaping lasers, and collaborate on technologies for light engine optimization.
Light emission patterns from 3D-printed nanowires
Possible applications in optical communication, sensing, and imaging, where the directionality of the emissions is crucial.
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Ultrastrong aluminum alloys for additive manufacturing
Proper introduction of nanoscale medium entropy intermetallics for the design of ultrastrong, deformable alloys.
The first chip-based 3D printer
Smaller than a coin, this optical device could enable rapid prototyping on the go.
3D-printed imaging device for education and microbial research
A low-cost imaging system for near-infrared fluorescence detection of phototrophic cell colonies.
An inkjet-printed microlens array for compact cameras
Palm-sized multispectral 3D camera could improve autonomous driving and remote sensing.
Faster quality control for 3D printed machine parts
Identifying potential flaws without having to remove the parts from the manufacturing equipment.
Eyesight from a 3D printer
KIT, Zeiss, and Evonik develop process for printing personalized corneas; project wins “Neuland” innovation contest.
3D-printing of microscale photonic lantern multiplexers
New approach opens opportunities for spatial mode multiplexing.
“Bringing together what belongs together”
Rapid.Tech 3D shines in anniversary year: triumvirate of congress, exhibition and networking opportunities once again inspires 2,700 visitors.
Harnessing blurred light to 3D print high quality microlenses
A new method produces commercial grade optical components with smooth surfaces.
Prima Additive and Sodick form business alliance
Sodick acquires a minority stake of 9.5 % in Prima Additive through a capital increase specifically reserved for Sodick.
New high-speed microscale 3D printing technique
The new scalable, high-resolution, 3D printing technique is based on roll-to-roll continuous liquid interface production.
Printing stronger materials five times faster
A new process using light at two wavelengths creates stronger nonmetallic materials five times faster than traditional additive manufacturing.
To space – with 3D printing
BLT enabled Land Space’s ZQ-3 to ace first-ever major vertical takeoff and landing recovery test for their reusable rocket.
3D printing for space travel
Trumpf and The Exploration Company are cooperating on the construction of core components for spacecraft for missions in the earth’s orbit and to the moon.
Brazing and 3D printing without oxidation
The LZH is investigating how an oxygen-free production concept can be applied in laser beam brazing and additive manufacturing.
Optimized 3D-printing of optically active nanostructures
The shape, size and optical properties of three-dimensional nanostructures can now be simulated in advance before they are produced directly with high precision on a wide variety of surfaces.
3D-printed components for a portable mass spectrometer
New approach for lightweight and inexpensive miniaturized mass filters.
Using lasers to microstructure 3D-printed steel
A new method for 3D printing metal could help reduce costs and make more efficient use of resources.
Fraunhofer Institut für Werkstoff- und Strahltechnik IWS
Aalen University – LaserApplicationCenter (LAZ)
amsight GmbH
Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung IPA
Civan Lasers
KIF PARECHOC
Link3D Inc.
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute ETRI
iC-Haus GmbH
Laserline Gesellschaft für Entwicklung und Vertrieb von Diodenlasern mbH
Photonics21
IPH - Institut für Integrierte Produktion Hannover gGmbH
Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V.
Prima Additive S.r.l.
Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH
nLIGHT, Inc.
InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik
Technische Universität Graz
Technische Universität Dortmund
European Photonics Industry Consortium EPIC
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Carl Zeiss AG
Microlight3D
Nanoscribe GmbH & Co. KG
Midwest Optical Systems, Inc.
Technologie-Lizenz-Büro (TLB) der Baden-Württembergischen Hochschulen GmbH
Nanofabrica Ltd.
RWTH Aachen University
TRUMPF SE + Co. KG
Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnologie IPT
Universität Paderborn
Wiley-VCH GmbH
Xi'an Bright Laser Technologies Co., ltd.
Trumpf Gruppe
Messe Erfurt GmbH
Shapeways Holdings, Inc.
EWI Inc.
Sodick Co., Ltd.
Materialise N.V.
UpNano GmbH
VDMA Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbauer e.V.
Sandia National Laboratories
ASTM International
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT