By Industrial Print Magazine Staff
RAPID + TCT took place last week in Detroit, MI with over 400 exhibiting companies and hours of educational content aimed at advancing addictive manufacturing (AM). To save you time, we gathered some of the important announcements that took place at the show.
3D Systems unveiled its Figure 4 135 three-dimensional (3D) printer and Figure 4 Tough 75C FR Black material that form the foundation of its cost-effective AM solution for precision, high mix, low volume applications such as motorsports components, furniture hardware, and electrical connectors. Additionally, 3D Systems debuted its first-to-market new module for its EXT Titan Pellet printers, which delivers greatly improved process efficiency for a breadth of applications that require machining during post-processing. 3D Systems also announced availability of the QuickCast Diamond build style, available in 3D Systems’ 3D Sprint software, to be used with its PSLA 270 projector-based technology, accelerating time to part-in-hand.
Advanced Printed Electronic Solutions launched the Matrix6D, a highly flexible, modular adaptive AM platform designed to solve one of the 3D printing industry’s most persistent challenges—scalable production beyond prototyping. Matrix6D introduces a dynamic, reconfigurable, “swarm-based” approach to 3D printing—one that moves away from fixed build platforms and instead deploys mobile, magnetically levitated build units the company calls “mobile build platforms,” each orchestrated by software across configurable tool stations.
Elegoo debuted its Jupiter 2 large-format resin 3D printer. Featuring an all-new double-door design distinct from previous Jupiter models, the Jupiter 2 features an expansive build volume of 302.40×161.98×300.00 millimeters, the largest in the Jupiter series, ideal for large-scale projects. It raises the bar with a 14-inch 16K LCD screen, achieving the series’ highest 20×26µm XY resolution for razor-sharp details and ultra-smooth surfaces. A fully enclosed light source ensures flawless prints, while multi-point auto-leveling guarantees precise calibration with minimal effort. For advanced users, a manual leveling option offers additional control.
In collaboration with Evonik, HP AM Solutions announced the general availability of a halogen-free flame-retardant material designed for advanced 3D printing applications. By offering 60 percent reusability, HP 3D HR PA 12 FR becomes the clear alternative in AM market for highly disruptive cost per part and improved sustainability. Passing UL94 V0 at 2.5 millimeter thickness, this new material meets stringent safety and flammability standards without sacrificing durability or surface aesthetics.
Materialise unveiled the 2025 Magics release alongside strategic partnerships with Raplas and One Click Metal. The announcements address key challenges in AM design limitations, part costs, and manufacturing speed to advance the use of AM in industries like aerospace, healthcare, and automotive. The company reports that the combined solutions of the new Magics release with nTop implicit geometries overcome traditional AM design challenges by reducing build preparation time from days to seconds while maintaining design precision. This new capability in Magics, combined with Materialise’s next generation of Build Processors, enables the printability of complex parts that could not be printed before.
Launched just a month prior, Stratasys Ltd. showcased the Neo800+, the latest addition to its stereolithography 3D printer lineup. Building on the success of the Neo800, the new Neo800+ delivers fast print speeds, high part yield, and low production costs, making it a powerful solution for industries that require large, accurate, and repeatable high-fidelity parts. These advanced features and capabilities address evolving customer needs for uses including wind tunnel testing, prototyping, and tooling. The Neo800+ incorporates ScanControl+, a cutting-edge scanning technology that boosts printing speeds by up to 50 percent, enabling quicker production without sacrificing precision. The enhanced laser and optics system supports high-energy materials, ensuring precision part production with superior surface quality.
Next year, RAPID + TCT takes place April 14 to 16, 2026 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, MA. Plan accordingly!
Apr2025, Industrial Print Magazine
