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3D Printing Events 2023 - List of Shows, Fairs & Meetups
If you are following 3D printing community on social media, you cannot miss occasionally heated activities. This includes a lot of talks about meetups, followed by live streams, live chats, interviews, group pictures, etc. Usually, all this happens when some maker or 3D printing-related event happens.
We’ve put together a table with important 3D printing events, exhibitions, and fairs that happened or will happen in near future. Here you can also find a brief coverage of the events made by 3D printing community members. Read more below the table.
Shows, Fairs & Meetups
NB! As COVID-19 spreads across the globe, please take extra care and follow official guidance.
| Name | Description | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMRRF | The Rocky Mountain Rep Rap Festival Coverage by: | Loveland, CO USA | 2023. 2023.03.23 |
| 3D Meetup Sweden | Join your fellow makers, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, and suppliers for a weekend of networking and knowledge. Have a look at what others around you are doing and get inspired. Perhaps the next big idea will start right here? Coverage: | Helsingborg Sweden | 2023.03.25 2023.03.26 |
| Rapid + TCT | For more than 30 years, RAPID + TCT has defined the crucial role of additive manufacturing and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and manufacture new products at a faster, more cost-efficient pace. Coverage by: | Detroit US | 2023.05.02 2023.05.04 |
| TCT 3Sixty 2023 | TCT 3Sixty will offer attendees innovative and interactive 360-degree insights, of how to get the best from their existing additive technology or to provide them with the opportunity for new technology. Coverage by: | Birmingham UK | 2023. 06.072023.06.08 |
| 3D Print Congress & Exhibition | 3D PRINT is the largest professional additive manufacturing event in France. During 2 days live a unique experience thanks to a large number of machines and equipment in operation, live demonstrations, feedback from top speakers, an Award Ceremony, Coverage by: | Paris France | 2023.10.11 2023.10.22 |
| Formnext 2023 | International exhibition and conference on 3D printing/additive manufacturing & tooling. Coverage by: | Frankfurt Germany | 2023.11.07 2023.11.10 |
| SMRRF | We are extremely excited to announce that we are hosting the first ever UK Rep Rap Festival, SMRRF, Coverage by: | Oxford UK | 2023.12.02 2023.12.03 |
| Formnext South China 2022 | Formnext + PM South China will hold its inaugural edition in the brand-new Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center Coverage by: | Schenzhen China | Autumn 2023 Autumn 2023 |
| Maker Faires (Map) | Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. Find the event near you: use an interactive map. | Planet Earth | Year Around |
| CES 2023 | For 50 years, CES has been the launch pad for new innovation and technology that has changed the world. Held in Las Vegas every year, it is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies and where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. Coverage on: Twitter | Las Vegas USA | 2023.01.05 2023.01.08 |
| Formnext 2022 | International exhibition and conference on 3D printing/additive manufacturing & tooling. Highlights: Video by: The Next Layer Article on: 3DWithUs Twitter: Formnext2022 | Frankfurt Germany | 2022.11.15 2022.11.18 |
| 3D Additive Expo | Participation in 3D ADDITIVE EXPO is a unique opportunity to present products, services, innovations, listen to the market, renew contacts and close deals. It will be a meeting point for all professionals looking for solutions to optimize their business.Coverage by: | Batalha, Portugal | 2022.11.09 2022.11.12 |
| TCT Asia | TCT Asia was first held in Shanghai in 2015, and by 2020, it has become Asia's first and the world's second largest professional exhibition of additive manufacturing technology. Coverage by: Anycubic | China, Shanghai | 2022.11.03 2022.11.05 |
| 3D Print Congress & Exhibition | The whole industry gathers for 3 days to present their latest innovations and industrial solutions in additive manufacturing. Coverage by: Highlights by 3DWithUs | Paris France | 2022.10.19 2022.10.20 |
| ERRF 2022 | The East Coast RepRap Festival (ERRF) invites all community members connected to 3D printing to join us and celebrate the diversity throughout our community and industry. Coverage: David Wheeler: ERRF Pictures Nero3D: ERRF Recap 3DP Nerd: 60 Seconds Show | Bel Air, Maryland, USA | 2022. 10.082022.10.09 |
| Maker Fare OC | Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects. Coverage by: 3D Printing Nerd | Orange County, US | 2021.09.10 |
| MRRF | What is MRRF? It's the worlds largest celebration of open source 3D printing. If you are a hobbyist, enthusiast or any level user of 3D printing then come and enjoy the weekend with others. Not sure what 3D printing is or want to learn more about it? Perfect! Come out and see what it's all about. Coverage by: Greg's Maker Corner Coverage by: 3D Printing Nerd Twitter: #MRRF2022 | Goshen, Indiana, USA | 2022.06.25 2022.06.26 |
| 3D Printed Biomaterials & AM Conference | The purpose of the meeting is to bring together engineers, scientists, regulators, and clinicians from academia, industry, and government to present leading-edge research on advancements in medical-grade UHMWPE, PEEK, and the rapidly growing field of polymer implant additive manufacturing technology. Coverage by: | Torino, Italy | 2022.06.23 2022.06.24 |
| SMF Auction | Sanjay Mortimer Foundation for gifted & talented potential engineers, who are lacking financial or practical resource to fulfil their potential, focusing on those, who, like Sanjay, have ADHD. Live Stream: E3D Twitter: #SanjayMortimerFoundation | England UK | 2022.06.11 |
| TCT 3Sixty 2022 | TCT 3Sixty will offer attendees innovative and interactive 360-degree insights, of how to get the best from their existing additive technology or to provide them with the opportunity for new technology. Coverage by: 3DWithUs Twitter: #TCT3Sixty | Birmingham UK | 2022.06.08 2022.06.09 |
| Rapid + TCT | For more than 30 years, RAPID + TCT has defined the crucial role of additive manufacturing and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and manufacture new products at a faster, more cost-efficient pace. #rapidtct2022 Coverage by: 3DPN | Detroit US | 2022.05.17 2022.05.19 |
| Rapid + TCT | For more than 30 years, RAPID + TCT has defined the crucial role of additive manufacturing and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and manufacture new products at a faster, more cost-efficient pace. #rapidtct2022 Coverage by: 3DPN | Detroit US | 2022.05.17 2022.05.19 |
| 3D Print Congress & Exhibition | The whole industry gathers for 3 days to present their latest innovations and industrial solutions in additive manufacturing. Coverage by: 3DWithUs | Lyon France | 2022.04.05 2022.04.07 |
| AMUG 2022 | AMUG educates and advances the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies. Coverage by: #AMUG2022 | Chicago US | 2022.04.03 2022.04.07 |
| MACh3022 | MACH is the established UK showcase of the latest in manufacturing technologies. Coverage: #MACh3022 | Birmingham UK | 2022.04.04 2022.04.08 |
| 3D Meetup Sweden | Join your fellow makers, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, and suppliers for a weekend of networking and knowledge. Have a look at what others around you are doing and get inspired. Perhaps the next big idea will start right here? Coverage: @3DMeetupSweden | Helsingborg Sweden | 2022.03.26 2022.03.27 |
| TIPE 2022 | With a focus on case studies, additive manufacturing user applications, visionary talks on the future, and people shaping the industry, TIPE | 2022 curates an inspirational all-women agenda of speakers and panelists. Coverage by: Women in 3D Printing | Virtual Global | 2022.01.18 2022.01.20 |
| 3D Printech 2021 | This global forum is anticipated to attract a large number of participants across the world including researchers and industry professionals to foster strong networking opportunities aimed at enhancing career and business goals. Coverage by: | Frankfurt Germany | 2021.12.02 2021.12.04 |
| Formnext 2021 | International exhibition and conference on 3D printing/additive manufacturing & tooling. Coverage by: 3Dnatives | Frankfurt Germany | 2021.11.16 2021.11.19 |
| GITEX Technology Week | Right from global tech enterprises to Silicon Valley’s hottest startups – companies from around the world exhibit at GITEX in anticipation of high-value new business deals, future-empowering innovations and government partnerships. Coverage: #GITEX2021 | Dubai, UAE | 2021.10.17 2021.10.21 |
| CES 2022 | For 50 years, CES has been the launch pad for new innovation and technology that has changed the world. Held in Las Vegas every year, it is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies and where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. Coverage by: The Verge | Las Vegas USA | 2022.01.05 2022.01.08 |
| Additive Conference | Join the Additive Manufacturing team and the top names in production 3D printing to discuss what’s next for additive technology. Coverage by: AM Media | Cincinnati, OH, US | 2021.10.12 2021.10.14 |
| Inside 3D Printing | Inside 3D Printing plays a major role in helping 3D printing technology to expand across industries as manufacturing, molding, construction, aerospace, automotive, medical, dental, fashion, and jewelry. Coverage by: | Seoul, Korea | 2021.10.13 2021.10.15 |
| TCT 3Sixty 2021 | TCT 3Sixty will offer attendees innovative and interactive 360-degree insights, of how to get the best from their existing additive technology or to provide them with the opportunity for new technology. Coverage by: Matt Denton | Birmingham UK | 2021.09.28 2021.  09.30 |
| Rapid + TCT 2021 | North America’s largest and most influential Additive Manufacturing event. Coverage by: AM Media | Chicago US | 2021.09.13 2021.09.15 |
| MRRF 2021 | What is MRRF? It's the worlds largest celebration of open source 3D printing. If you are a hobbyist, enthusiast or any level user of 3D printing then come and enjoy the weekend with others. Not sure what 3D printing is or want to learn more about it? Perfect! Come out and see what it's all about. Coverage by: 3D Printing Nerd: https://youtu.be/lLJRIU5YNOg | Goshen US | 2021.06.26 |
| CES 2020 | For 50 years, CES has been the launch pad for new innovation and technology that has changed the world. Held in Las Vegas every year, it is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies and where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. Coverage by: Print 3D Channel: https://youtu.  be/DynbK3Ii2U8 | Los Angeles USA | 2020.01.07 |
| Formnext | International exhibition and conference on 3D printing/additive manufacturing & tooling. Coverage by: 3D Printing Nerd: https://youtu.be/82ZZVIl72yE | Frankfurt Germany | 2019.11.19 |
| Maker Faire Orlando | Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. Coverage by: Josef Prusa: https://youtu.be/O--3s4uHCug | Orlando USA | 2019.11.09 |
| ERRF 2019 | The East Coast RepRap Festival (ERRF) invites all community members connected to 3D printing to join us and celebrate the diversity throughout our community and industry. We are inviting companies and individuals to bring out their 3D printers and projects big & small. Bring your passion for 3D and share your creations with our community! This is not a trade show, but a community-powered 3D printing people connecting weekend! More details: https://goo.  gl/1yk8qaCoverage by: 3DPN: https://youtu.be/D6x_9OleY5Y | Bel Air, Maryland USA | 2019.10.12 |
| TCT Show | For over 20 years, TCT Show has set the industry agenda, bringing together dozens of inspirational speakers, 300+ exhibiting companies and more than 10,000 visitors from over 40 countries. More details: https://goo.gl/c37yz5 Coverage by: Thomas Sanladerer: https://youtu.be/pQ_FTlTxPm8 | Birmingham UK | 2019.09.24 |
| Maker Faire Bay Area | Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. More details: https://makerfaire.com/map Coverage by: 3D Printing Nerd: https://youtu.be/2hwCPxLLQPY | Prague Czech Republic | 2019.06.22 |
| Maker Faire Bay Area | Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. More details: https://makerfaire.com/map Coverage by: 3D Printing Nerd: https://youtu.be/0cj6dqMgja4 | San Mateo California | 2019.05.17 |
| 3D Meetup UK | 3Dmeetup is coming back in 2019 as a two-day event and promises to be bigger and better than before with the addition of workshops and even more talks. More details: https://goo.gl/BhMhu6 | Birmingham UK | 2019.05.18 |
| Maker Faire Vienna 2019 | Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. More details: https://makerfaire.com/map Coverage by: Josef Prusa: https://youtu.be/bELUucZeVWg | Vienna Austria | 2019.05.04 |
| 3D Meetup Sweden | Join your fellow makers, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and suppliers for a weekend of networking and knowledge. More details: https://goo.gl/PGvPhc Coverage by 3DMN: https://youtu.be/J_uCMf4WFkQ | Helsingborg Sweden | 2019.04.27 |
| Advances in 3D Printing & Modelling | Theme: Trembling the notion of what CAN AND CANNOT be developed in 3D Printing. More details: https://goo.gl/RgCcWq | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 2019.04.15 |
| MRRF 2019 | What is MRRF? It's the worlds largest celebration of open source 3D printing. If you are a hobbyist, enthusiast or any level user of 3D printing then come and enjoy the weekend with others. Not sure what 3D printing is or want to learn more about it? Perfect! Come out and see what it's all about. More details: http://bit.ly/2HFVF2l Coverage by: Thomas Sanladerer: https://youtu.be/Czsn3sdHTFQ | Goshen US | 2019.03.29 |
| Maker Faire Lille 2019 | Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. More details: https://goo.gl/nWeLHT Coverage by: Josef Prusa: https://youtu.be/PqA5s4exArY | Lille France | 2019.03.23 |
| Flexible Materials Roundup! | Stop being so rigid! 3D Printing is more than just hard plastics. Come on out and learn about the huge list of various types of flexible materials from around the world, and how to print with them. More details: https://goo.gl/tYqgmu | West Des Moines USA | 2019.01.21 |
| CES 2019 | For 50 years, CES has been the launch pad for new innovation and technology that has changed the world. Held in Las Vegas every year, it is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies and where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. More details: https://goo.gl/Vj6BhC Coverage by: The 3D Print General: https://youtu.be/jz9oVjuL6p8 | Los Angeles USA | 2019. 01.08 |
| formnext | International exhibition and conference on the next generation of manufacturing technologies. More details: https://goo.gl/Bd8i2H Coverage by: DyeMansion GmbH: https://youtu.be/bN2D98Poiko | Frankfurt Germany | 2018.11.13 |
| Viaggio a Shamballa (Travel to Shamballa) | Presentation of the new technology for architectural 3d printing. The Crane WASP “ the infinity 3d printer” will be presented on 6th and 7th October in Massa Lombarda. More details: https://goo.gl/hRrBkx Trailer: https://youtu.be/KS1mb8QVE-E Coverage by: | Massa Lombarda Italy | 2018.10.06 |
| TCT Show | For over 20 years, TCT Show has set the industry agenda, bringing together dozens of inspirational speakers, 300+ exhibiting companies and more than 10,000 visitors from over 40 countries. #tctshow18 #tctshow More details: https://goo.  gl/c37yz5Coverage by: Highlights by 3DWithUs | Birmingham UK | 2018.09.25 |
| Maker Faire New York | Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. #wmfny18 More details: https://goo.gl/nWeLHT Coverage by: | New York USA | 2018.09.22 |
| Advanced Manufacturing Yesterday & Today | Stanley+Techstars Additive Manufacturing Accelerator Presents A Panel Discussion: Advanced Manufacturing Yesterday & Today. More details: https://goo.gl/bjQRSd Coverage by: | Hartford US | 2018.09.20 |
| 3D Meetup UK | We are pleased to announce our the first 3dmeetup.UK event will be held on Saturday the 18th of August From 11 am till 5 pm. We want this to be a forerunner to more 3D printing events and meetups. More details: NA Coverage by @3dmeetupUk: https://goo.gl/5FjKkZ | Birmingham UK | 2018.08.18 |
| ERRF 2018 | The East Coast RepRap Festival (ERRF) invites all community members connected to 3D printing to join us and celebrate the diversity throughout our community and industry. We are inviting companies and individuals to bring out their 3D printers and projects big & small. Bring your passion for 3D and share your creations with our community! This is not a trade show, but a community powered 3D printing people connecting weekend! More details: https://goo.gl/1yk8qa Mosaic Palette+ at ERRF 2018 by DesignMakeTeach: https://youtu.be/tHyENnP4E48 | Bel Air, Maryland USA | 2018.06.23 |
| 3D Printing Live | The Nordic Additive Manufacturing Show More details: https://goo.gl/dH7s2a Coverage by: | Copenhagen Denmark | 2018.05. 31 |
| Maker Faire Bay Area | Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. More details: https://goo.gl/t9NKP2 Coverage by Thomas Sanladerer: https://youtu.be/bhZv04JzE9I | San Francisco USA | 2018.05.18 |
| #3DPIAwards 2018 | 3DPI will host the awards in May at a venue in London, UK. Nominees will be invited to attend and winners will receive a unique trophy, especially designed by a prize-winning 3D designer and 3D printed for the event. More details: https://goo.gl/ujwWxN Winners Announced by 3DPI: https://goo.gl/CzRDrs | London UK | 2018.05.17 |
| 3D Meetup Sweden | Join your fellow makers, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts and suppliers for a weekend of networking and knowledge. More details: https://goo.  gl/PGvPhcCoverage by Daniel Norée: https://youtu.be/iYh59P_EomM Coverage by Cat: https://youtu.be/gy3OiGnaxTc Fundraising by 3D Printing Nerd: https://youtu.be/GgXdnn01ZnI | Helsingborg Sweden | 2018.04.14 |
| Maker Meetup +MakersMuse | We will be showcasing all the latest 3D technology and we will also be inviting industry experts to share their experiences and knowledge. There will be various workshops from 3D scanning, printing, laser cutting plus many more. More details: https://goo.gl/3gGtcm Coverage by: | Melbourn Australia | 2018.03.24 |
| Midwest RepRap Fest | What is MRRF? It's the worlds largest celebration of open source 3D printing. If you are a hobbyist, enthusiast or any level user of 3D printing then come and enjoy the weekend with others. Not sure what 3D printing is or want to learn more about it? Perfect! Come out and see what it's all about. More details: https://goo.gl/9QYBJ5 Coverage by: Thomas Sanladerer: https://youtu.be/J54OfY1__fU Coverage by: Nerys: https://youtu.be/kBhOZS5ADxw Coverage by: 3D Printing Nerd: https://youtu.be/08Y6tlDX2o8 | Goshen, IN USA | 2018.03.23 |
| 3D Printing Pop-up Event | The one of a kind event will operate on a drop-in basis, with several one-hour application seminars each day, and represents a perfect opportunity for people to find out from industry experts how the latest 3D printing technology might help them. More details: https://goo.gl/RiUjxd Coverage by: | London UK | 2018.03.07 |
| CES 2018 | For 50 years, CES has been the launch pad for new innovation and technology that has changed the world. Held in Las Vegas every year, it is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies and where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. More details: https://goo.gl/Vj6BhC Coverage by: 3D Print General: https://youtu.be/HbqJzi_TcE0 | Los Angeles USA | 2018.01.09 |
| TCT Show | The 22nd TCT Show continues to set the agenda for the industry bringing together dozens of inspirational speakers. They come together for insight, education, innovation and most importantly to do business. The mix of expert speakers, real world applications and innovations alongside product launches, live demonstrations and exciting features creates an event that bristles with energy. More details: https://goo.gl/c37yz5 Coverage by 3D Maker Noob: https://youtu.be/v3Xnb0XzlAs | Birmingham UK | 2017.09.26 |
| Maker Faire New York | Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. More details: https://goo.gl/nWeLHT Coverage by Maker's Muse: https://youtu.  be/2GviaIvT9Uk | New York USA | 2017.09.23 |
| 3D Printing Industry Awards | 3DPI will host the awards in May at a venue in London, UK. Nominees will be invited to attend and winners will receive a unique trophy, especially designed by a prize-winning 3D designer and 3D printed for the event. More details: https://goo.gl/ACVqMy Coverage by Afro3dprinter: https://youtu.be/vV2QtpJ_0Qg | London UK | 2017.05.17 |
| Maker Faire Bay Area | Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. More details: https://goo.gl/t9NKP2 Coverage by 3D Printing Nerd: https://youtu.be/06_1kygG_Z8 | San Mateo, USA | 2017.05.19 |
| CES 2017 | For 50 years, CES has been the launch pad for new innovation and technology that has changed the world. Held in Las Vegas every year, it is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies and where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace.More details: https://goo.gl/Vj6BhC Coverage by 3D Printing Nerd: https://youtu.be/QjcfDdRYNkI | Las Vegas USA | 2017.01.05 |
| DIGICAL Show | The DIGICAL Show aims to bring together all the latest developments in the desktop 3D printing and 3D scanning industry. More details: https://goo.gl/6q9wBw Coverage by 3DWithUs: DIGICAL Show - 3DWithUs | London UK | 2016.09.30 |
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3D Printing Conventions and Conferences
General tech events, like CES in Las Vegas or GITEX in Dubai, are essentially global conventions. They draw together businessmen, engineers and the curious from all over the world.
At such conventions and associated conferences, the real-life experience exchange in technology innovation takes place.
With the 3D printing industry going strong in the past two decades, we see more and more AM manufacturers taking part in such conventions and conferences.
Meetups at 3D Printing Events
Every community has its own leaders and celebrities. So does 3D printing community. It is a good chance to meet a YouTuber, for example, whose channel you are subscribed to and following most of the tutorials, reviews or other entertaining videos. In some cases, you can get a sticker or a selfy picture with them.
Thomas Sanladerer Interviewing Ian From Duet3D(Image: 3DWithUs)
What to do if you are unable to visit an event? No worries, the dedicated 3D printing community members often share their experience with others. You can follow them on social media such as Twitter or YouTube where they often share it live.
If you are unable to watch a video but want to be updated live, then we would recommend following a particular hashtag on Twitter on Instagram like #CES22, #TCT21, #ERRF21, etc.
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We will find corresponding materials that could describe the events that have already happened. In the playlist below, you can find cherry-picked 3D printing-related event’s recaps that caught our glimpse.
Read More: Formnext – Yearly Highlights and Preview
Formnext has established itself as the key 3D printing industry event, and it is well-known for the innovations. Additive manufacturers are holding off from making their announcements until it’s the right time and place.
PEEK 3D Printing & Delta WASP 3MT on Formnext(Image: 3DWithUs)
Read More: TCT3Sixty – Yearly Highlights and Preview
TCT3Sixty covers all aspects of additive manufacturing from design to production. Every year it attracts all sort of companies involved in 3D printing, from big names to start-ups.
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Analysis of the 3D printing market in 2018
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Author: Olga Gorobets
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3D printing is a clear competitive advantage | Harnessing the full potential of 3D printing for a variety of purposes | Businesses are buying more 3D printers but still using 3D printing services | 8 Key Changes Companies Need to Make to Get the Most out of 3D Printing | Top 7 trends that will have a significant impact on 3D printing | Industry statistics: aviation industry nine0003
The French company Sculpteo has published its latest annual report on the state of the 3D printing industry.
The purpose of the study is to provide a complete overview of the additive technologies market, analyze trends and help companies build their business strategies. The report is based on a year-long survey of more than 1,000 manufacturing executives and technicians around the world.
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3D printing is a clear competitive advantage
No matter what industry you're in, 3D printing is a real competitive advantage. Thus, 93% of respondents consider 3D printing as a competitive advantage, and this figure continues to grow from year to year. nine0003
Do you see 3D printing as a competitive advantage?
It can also be noted that, as 3D printing is now beginning to be used in a variety of industries, it is becoming an increasingly important condition for remaining competitive.
So, the majority of respondents noted that their competitors also use 3D printing - in 2018 the number of such answers was 74% against 59% in 2017.
This once again confirms that more and more companies include additive manufacturing in their strategy; in many industries, this is already a reliable and common manufacturing or prototyping process. nine0003
Do your competitors use 3D printing?
In terms of companies' ROI in 3D printing, 46% of respondents noted that ROI increased in 2018, while for 49% of respondents it remained almost the same as the previous year. This is a stable result, professional additive manufacturing users are satisfied with their investment in 3D printing.
nine0022 What is the return on investment in 3D printing in your company?
Harnessing the full potential of 3D printing for a variety of purposes
In 2018, companies were more likely to invest in 3D printing.
Professionals, in fact, are beginning to use this technology to solve a wider range of problems, expanding the number of areas in which additive manufacturing is being introduced.
3D printing applications
As in 2017, 3D printing is mainly used for prototyping, manufacturing and prototyping. There are no big changes here, but at the same time, companies around the world are more inclined to use 3D printing for several purposes at once. It can be noted a higher degree of integration of 3D printing in various fields of activity of companies. Thus, the share of enterprises operating on the principle of "first - 3D printing" has grown from 15% to 22%! nine0003
Integration
Businesses are taking full advantage of this cutting-edge technology and applying it without hesitation in a variety of applications.
Which departments benefit the most from additive manufacturing?
As in 2017, 3D printing is mainly used for R&D, design and manufacturing purposes.
The share of 3D printing used by R&D departments is 46%, by design departments - 43%, and the share of using additive technologies directly in production is 41%. nine0003
As for the advantages of 3D printing, (although respondents cite cost reduction and reduction of production time among the main reasons for using additive manufacturing), a significant role for 48% of them also plays the ability to create products of complex geometry.
Benefits of 3D printing
Businesses buy more 3D printers but still use 3D printing services
We clearly see that more and more companies are making the decision to purchase 3D printers. Thus, the majority of respondents have their own 3D printer (66%), and 44% have more than one. In 2017, 53% did not own a single printer, and only 28% owned two or more printers.
Does your company have its own 3D printer?
The majority of respondents have FDM printers (75% of those who own a 3D printer), which is quite justified since this is the cheapest type of 3D printer.
Additive plants of this type are also easier to use. SLA printers take second place (29%), and only 15% of respondents have printers using SLS technology.
Thus, consumers are clearly less inclined to purchase professional 3D printers such as SLS printers due to their higher price and complexity. However, this type of printer has a much larger number of enterprises than in 2017 (8%), while the share of FDM printers has decreased (85% in 2017), which indicates an increase in the professional level of this market, even in terms of view of the acquired technologies. nine0003
As for metal 3D printing, DMLS printers are the most common (16%). Only 4% of respondents have additive installations based on SLM technology. At the same time, the share of enterprises with metal 3D printers has increased significantly (2017 figures: 1% for DMLS printers and 2% for SLM printers).
What type of 3D printer do you use?
Do you use other digital production technologies? nine0024
What about 3D printing services?
For example, 38% of respondents use SLS technology, but only 15% of them have their own SLS printer.
This suggests that companies are making extensive use of professional 3D printing services, giving themselves access to additive manufacturing technologies that they do not have.
Top 8 changes companies need to make to get the most out of 3D printing
- Raising the level of qualifications and training of employees.
- Marketing and communications.
- Investments in 3D printers.
- Reducing the cost of 3D printing.
- Increased sales.
- Increasing the integration of 3D printing in the company's areas of activity.
- Attraction of financing.
- Improving corporate culture and organization.
According to survey participants, in order to get the maximum benefit from 3D printing, they first need to improve the skills and training of their employees. Indeed, it is often the lack of training in additive manufacturing technologies that is the factor that prevents enterprises from fully using 3D printing.
Many point to the need to change the corporate culture and organization. nine0003
There are also many changes that need to be made in marketing, sales, and profits. Respondents say that in order to get the most out of the use of additive technologies, it is important to invest more in marketing activities related to 3D printing, as well as look for new ways to generate income, either by increasing sales or by attracting financing.
Top 7 trends that will have a significant impact on 3D printing
- Cost reduction.
- Innovations in the field of materials.
- Metal 3D printing.
- Speed.
- Medical 3D printing and bioprinting.
- Quality and precision.
- 3D printed for mass production.
The trend, which is mentioned much more often than others, from year to year remains the reduction in costs. This is understandable, as reducing the cost of 3D printing means making the technology easier to use.
Also, metal 3D printing is still among the most influential trends. nine0003
Compared to 2017, respondents were much more likely to emphasize the need for material innovation, due to the growing importance of material supply and cost.
Another trend mentioned more frequently was the use of 3D printing for mass production, as it is increasingly becoming a full-fledged manufacturing process used to make final products. This also leads to the fact that speed and quality of workmanship begin to play an increasingly important role. nine0003
The significant decline in the role of personal 3D printing is also understandable, as this confirms the upward trend in the professional level of this market.
Industry statistics: aviation industry
Among the enterprises of the aviation industry, there are practically no newcomers to the field of 3D printing (unlike other industries). For example, 59% of respondents working in the aviation industry have qualifications at the specialist level and 38% have an average level of knowledge in 3D printing.
Obviously, these companies have mastered additive technologies quite well and are more capable of implementing technical projects in their industry. nine0003
How do you rate your skill level in 3D printing?
While other industries use AM more for prototyping and prototypes, the aviation industry uses 3D printing primarily for manufacturing, with 64% of respondents using 3D printing for this purpose, far more than other industries.
For what purpose do you use 3D printing? nine0024
This shows that the technology is developing and already allows you to create technical details for similar industries.
54% of respondents working in the aviation industry increased their revenues by 1-50%, while the overall share of companies that increased their revenues was 71%. This looks quite promising and suggests that 3D printing provides real financial benefits for such companies using additive manufacturing technologies.
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In 2018, 37% of aviation enterprises spent more than $100,000 on 3D printing.
How much do you spend on 3D printing?
Since these companies use additive manufacturing for manufacturing, it can be assumed that such a high level of costs is due to the fact that they have to use expensive materials and technologies. This assumption is supported by the fact that 61% of respondents use metal 3D printing versus 30% of the total sample. This level of spending also shows that companies have confidence in this production technology and are not afraid to invest heavily in it. And since, as we can see, respondents are talking about increasing their income, we can conclude that they are satisfied with their investments. nine0003
What materials do you use for 3D printing?
To what extent is 3D printing integrated into your company's business areas?
Translation from English.
The Sculpteo State of 3D Printing 2018 material is abbreviated.
Article published on 01/15/2019, updated on 04/20/2021
nine0000 Ultimaker Cura. Exact print timeMore than once I met on the net the statement that Cura is lying - it does not show the exact print time. I propose to deal with this statement, because Cura can calculate the print time quite accurately, it just needs to be prepared correctly.
In life we often come across the word EXACTLY. In different areas, the concept of accuracy may vary, but absolute accuracy is, in fact, a complete coincidence of the desired and the actual. nine0003
In most cases, absolute accuracy is achievable mainly in the computer or financial world, but in the engineering world, absolute accuracy is a utopia. And since the 3D printer and slicer are part of the engineering world, then within the framework of the “engineering universe” we will consider the problem of accuracy.
In the engineering world there is a concept of ERROR, or an acceptable positive/negative deviation from an absolute value. For example, if we want to print a cube with a side of 20 mm, while we allow an error of 0.5 mm, then all cubes whose side size will fall within the limit of 19.5 to 20.5 mm will meet the stated requirements.
The Ultimaker Cura slicer is a computer program that, according to its logic and mathematical model, prepares a print job for a 3D printer according to the parameters that are loaded into it.
That's just the process of slicing the model (by slicing we mean the process of generating a gcode file for a 3D printer) and the process of predicting time are 2 different tasks.
When slicing, Cura builds and calculates the trajectory of the extruder, allowing the 3D printer to grow a model, and after that, based on the generated data, the slicer calculates the estimated print time. nine0003
Cura operates with absolute values and, in accordance with the print parameters (line width, print parameters for walls, cover, bottom, filling) and the values of the specified speeds (see the “speed” and “displacement” settings sections), is able to calculate how long it will take to print parts in ideal conditions.
But, our world is not ideal and nobody canceled the physical processes. All 3D printers are different, each has its own settings, which the slicer often does not even know about. By default, Cura does not know at what speed the nozzle and table of the 3D printer heat up and cool down (you must agree, these are non-linear processes), what accelerations and jerks are set in the firmware of your 3D printer. So it turns out that the print time that the slicer predicts turns out to be much less than the actual print time. Sometimes at times. nine0003
But not everything is so bad. There is a way to "teach" the slicer to more accurately predict the print time and reduce the error to acceptable values. I managed to reduce the error to 15-20 minutes with long prints. Well, with short prints, the error generally becomes invisible.
A very useful plugin will help in this matter - Printer Settings
Install it in ultimaker cura through the plugin store.
Now you need to get all the printer settings specified in the firmware, for this you need to do the following:
Close the Cura slicer and restart the computer.
Download and run the Pronterface program You can also use Repiter Host, but Pronterface is more convenient.
Install the drivers for your 3D printer if not already installed.
Turn on the 3D printer and connect the cable to the computer.
Launch the Pronterface software and connect to the 3D printer. To do this, select the COM port on which the 3D printer was detected, select the connection speed and press the button CONNECT
In our case, this is COM5 speed 250 000
- something krakozyabry, it means you have chosen the wrong connection speed. Pick it up experimentally.
If nothing appears in the window on the right except for the text Connecting…, then the computer cannot communicate with the printer for some reason (the port is incorrectly selected, there is no driver, problems with the cable, etc.)
After we have successfully connected to the 3D printer, in the command line you need to enter the command
M501
Enter the command in the line to enter commands, press the SEND button.
This command displays all the settings that are stored in the 3D printer's memory.
Now, we know all its parameters and we can move on to setting up the slicer.
Launch Cura
Select the desired print profile and at the very bottom of the settings window we see a new section “ Printer Settings ”
This section stores all conceivable and inconceivable parameters of your 3D printer. Some of them may be hidden, but this does not mean that they do not affect the calculation of print time.
By moving the mouse cursor over the section name, you can open the list of parameters and display the parameters you need
In my case, the list of parameters looks like this: , we will be interested in the following parameters:
Heating parameters.
the process of heating and cooling of the table and nozzle is non-linear, they only add errors. You can try to calculate them for some average table and nozzle temperature yourself.
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