After an abundance of high quality entries into the TCT Awards this year, we are happy to announce the shortlist of finalists for 2025!
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
Entry Name - A330 Fuel Air Separator
Entrant - Hexagon
Partners - Airbus, Nikon SLM Solutions
Ceramic Foundry Cores
Entry Name - Ceramic Foundry Cores
Entrant - Prodways Machines
Partners - Honeywell Additive Manufacturing Center
First ever metal 3D printer in space
Entry Name - First ever metal 3D printer in space
Entrant - Cranfield University
Partners - Airbus DS, AddUp Solutions, Highftech, European Space Agency
Force Measurement Enabled by AM
Entry Name - Force Measurement Enabled by AM
Entrant - NASA Langley Research Center
Partners - North Wind, Protolabs, NSL Analytical, Bodycote, Nikon Metrology, Advex, Micro-Measurements
Mako Missile
Entry Name - Mako Missile
Entrant - Lockheed Martin Corporation
Partner - Sintavia Corporation
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
Entry Name - Championship-Winning BTCC Inlet Plenum
Entrant - Swindon Powertrain
Partner - Graphite Additive Manufacturing
Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Exhaust
Entry Name - Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Exhaust
Entrant - Protolabs
Partner - Harley-Davidson Factory Racing team
Large-scale, end-parts for custom vehicles
Entry Name - Large-scale, end-parts for custom vehicles
Entrant - Caracol AM
Partners - Van Venrooy Utility Vehicles, Airtech Advanced Materials Group
WAAM Suspension Strut Tower
Entry Name - WAAM Suspension Strut Tower
Entrant - BMW Group
Partner - MX3D
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
Entry Name - fizik One-to-One Custom Bike Saddle
Entrant - Carbon
Partners - fizik. Selle Royal Group, gebioMized
Kibu Headphones
Entry Name - Kibu Headphones
Entrant - Kibu
Partners - Beaney Design, Batch.Works, Morrama
Silicone fashion bag
Entry Name - Silicone fashion bag
Entrant - Lynxter
Partner - Incxnnue
The Mercado 3®
Entry Name - The Mercado 3®
Entrant - BATS-TOI
Partner - HP Professional Services
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
Entry Name - Bamboo restaurant interior design
Entrant - Generation 3D Products Design Services
Partner - SUSHI SAMBA SINGAPORE
Bronze Age Bangle replica
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
Infuriating Objects
Entry Name - Infuriating Objects
Entrant - Internet of Caring Things - National Innovation Centre for Ageing - Newcastle University
Partners - Create Education Project, Farrel Centre Newcastle, Voice
Scarce City
Entry Name - Scarce City
Entrant - Singapore Institute of Technology
Partners - Rainshadow Studios, National Gallery Singapore
Simulation Book For The Blind
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"
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
Entry Name - CeraFab S320
Entrant - Lithoz GmbH
D3 LABII Large Format
Entry Name - D3 LABII Large Format
Entrant - D3-AM GmbH
Partners - Durst Group AG, Covision Lab
Grenzebach Dual Setup Station - EOS Edition
Entry Name - Grenzebach Dual Setup Station - EOS Edition
Entrant - EOS GmbH
Partner - Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH
hybrd.AM for cutting tools
Entry Name - hybrd.AM for cutting tools
Entrant - additiveStream4D GmbH
Partners - AMF clamping Systems, 3T additive manufacturing Ltd
MetalFab 300Flex
Entry Name - MetalFab 300Flex
Entrant - Additive Industries
Partner - K3D
Vipra AM
Entry Name - Vipra AM
Entrant - Caracol AM
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
Entry Name - AO Backpack for M3
Entrant - Carbon Inc
EOS P3 NEXT
Entry Name - EOS P3 NEXT
Entrant - EOS GmbH
Partner - AM Solutions
Formlabs Form 4
Entry Name - Formlabs Form 4
Entrant - Formlabs
LOOP PRO X+ TURBO
Entry Name - LOOP PRO X+ TURBO
Entrant - LOOP 3D Additive Manufacturing Ltd
Partner - HIDROMEK
microArch D1025 Hybrid Resolution
Entry Name - microArch D1025 Hybrid Resolution
Entrant - Boston Micro Fabrication
Origin® Two with Origin Cure™
Entry Name - Origin® Two with Origin Cure™
Entrant - Stratasys
Zeus Hybrid Robotic Cell
Entry Name - Zeus Hybrid Robotic Cell
Entrant - Rapid Fusion
Partners - Xtrution B.V, Ai Build, Adaxis, KUKA
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™
Entry Name - 4D Aligner™
Entrant - LuxCreo Inc
Ceramic Jaw Implant
Entry Name - Ceramic Jaw Implant
Entrant - Lithoz GmbH
Partners - Agensmed GmbH, BTI Biotechnology Institute, Kepler University Hospital, Medical University of Vienna, Profactor
EMA 3D
Entry Name - EMA 3D
Entrant - LuxCreo Inc
Partners - EMA Sleep and Apex Dental Sleep Lab
MATTISSE Tissue Engineering Chamber
Entry Name - MATTISSE Tissue Engineering Chamber
Entrant - LATTICE MEDICAL
Partners - Cousin Biotech, ONCOLille, Lille University Hospital
Mimics Enlight CMF
Entry Name - Mimics Enlight CMF
Entrant - Materialise
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
Entry Name - 3D Mechatronic Integrated Devices
Entrant - Cubicure GmbH
Partner - HARTING Technology Group
Bespoke Porosity Ceramic Membranes
Entry Name - Bespoke Porosity Ceramic Membranes
Entrant - Lithoz GmbH
Partner - Evove Ltd
Pulper Screw
Entry Name - Pulper Screw
Entrant - MX3D
Partner - Welding Alloys
River Water Monitoring Basin
Entry Name - River Water Monitoring Basin
Entrant - PrintCity - Manchester Metropolitan University
Partner - United Utilities, Changemaker3D, Scottish Water
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
Entry Name - 0rCA® 100% recycled PA6-CF SLS powder
Entrant - Fishy Filaments
Partner - Alpha Powders
Dahltram® T110 Crystal Clear Resin
Entry Name - Dahltram® T110 Crystal Clear Resin
Entrant - Airtech Advanced Materials Group
DirectPowder™ Process for Copper AM
Entry Name - DirectPowder™ Process for Copper AM
Entrant - Metal Powder Works
Partner - Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Laboratory at University of Waterloo
Lignin-based Carbon and Graphite
Entry Name - Lignin-based Carbon and Graphite
Entrant - Carbon Forest Products Ltd
Partner - Birmingham University
Orgasol® PA12 PBF powders
Entry Name - Orgasol® PA12 PBF powders
Entrant - ARKEMA
Partners - HP, EOS-ALM
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
Entry Name - Benchtop PP Vapour Smoothing
Entrant - Additive Manufacturing Technologies
DLyte TurboFlow
Entry Name - DLyte TurboFlow
Entrant - GPAINNOVA
Partner - DryLyte, TEG
LUX PRO 400
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
Russell AMPro®Lab Sieve Station
Entry Name - Russell AMPro®Lab Sieve Station
Entrant - Russell Finex
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
Entry Name - AM Explorer
Entrant - Interspectral AB
Partner - MMB Volum-e
AMIS Pro
Entry Name - AMIS Pro
Entrant - AMIS
Partners - HP, 3iD, Meteor Inkjet
amsight
Entry Name - amsight
Entrant - amsight GmbH
Carbon Custom Production Software
Entry Name - Carbon Custom Production Software
Entrant - Carbon
e-Stage for Metal +
Entry Name - e-Stage for Metal +
Entrant - Materialise
Fringe Qualification
Entry Name - Fringe Qualification
Entrant - Phase 3D
SAF™ ReLife™ PA12
Entry Name - SAF™ ReLife™ PA12
Entrant - Stratasys
Partners - Fraunhofer IPA, Wehl Group
ThreadsDoc
Entry Name - ThreadsDoc
Entrant - Authentise
Partners - Boeing Global Services
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