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

Ceramic Foundry Cores

Description

Entry Name - Ceramic Foundry Cores

Entrant - Prodways Machines

Partners - Honeywell Additive Manufacturing Center

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

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

Mako Missile

Description

Entry Name - Mako Missile

Entrant - Lockheed Martin Corporation

Partner - Sintavia Corporation

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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

Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Exhaust

Description

Entry Name - Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Exhaust

Entrant - Protolabs 

Partner - Harley-Davidson Factory Racing team

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

WAAM Suspension Strut Tower

Description

Entry Name - WAAM Suspension Strut Tower

Entrant - BMW Group

Partner - MX3D

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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

Kibu Headphones

Description

Entry Name - Kibu Headphones

Entrant - Kibu

Partners - Beaney Design, Batch.Works, Morrama

Silicone fashion bag

Description

Entry Name - Silicone fashion bag

Entrant - Lynxter

Partner - Incxnnue

The Mercado 3®

Description

Entry Name - The Mercado 3®

Entrant - BATS-TOI

Partner - HP Professional Services

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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

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

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

Scarce City

Description

Entry Name - Scarce City    

Entrant - Singapore Institute of Technology

Partners - Rainshadow Studios, National Gallery Singapore

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"

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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

D3 LABII Large Format

Description

Entry Name - D3 LABII Large Format

Entrant - D3-AM GmbH

Partners - Durst Group AG, Covision Lab

Grenzebach Dual Setup Station - EOS Edition

Description

Entry Name - Grenzebach Dual Setup Station - EOS Edition

Entrant - EOS GmbH

Partner - Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH

hybrd.AM for cutting tools

Description

Entry Name - hybrd.AM for cutting tools

Entrant - additiveStream4D GmbH

Partners - AMF clamping Systems, 3T additive manufacturing Ltd

MetalFab 300Flex

Description

Entry Name - MetalFab 300Flex

Entrant - Additive Industries

Partner - K3D

Vipra AM

Description

Entry Name - Vipra AM

Entrant - Caracol AM

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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 

EOS P3 NEXT

Description

Entry Name - EOS P3 NEXT

Entrant - EOS GmbH

Partner - AM Solutions

Formlabs Form 4

Description

Entry Name - Formlabs Form 4

Entrant - Formlabs

LOOP PRO X+ TURBO

Description

Entry Name - LOOP PRO X+ TURBO

Entrant - LOOP 3D Additive Manufacturing Ltd

Partner - HIDROMEK

microArch D1025 Hybrid Resolution

Description

Entry Name - microArch D1025 Hybrid Resolution

Entrant - Boston Micro Fabrication

Origin® Two with Origin Cure™

Description

Entry Name - Origin® Two with Origin Cure™

Entrant - Stratasys

Zeus Hybrid Robotic Cell

Description

Entry Name - Zeus Hybrid Robotic Cell

Entrant - Rapid Fusion

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

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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

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

EMA 3D

Description

Entry Name - EMA 3D

Entrant - LuxCreo Inc

Partners - EMA Sleep and Apex Dental Sleep Lab

MATTISSE Tissue Engineering Chamber

Description

Entry Name - MATTISSE Tissue Engineering Chamber

Entrant - LATTICE MEDICAL

Partners - Cousin Biotech, ONCOLille, Lille University Hospital

Mimics Enlight CMF

Description

Entry Name - Mimics Enlight CMF

Entrant - Materialise

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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

Bespoke Porosity Ceramic Membranes

Description

Entry Name - Bespoke Porosity Ceramic Membranes

Entrant -  Lithoz GmbH

Partner - Evove Ltd

Pulper Screw

Description

Entry Name - Pulper Screw

Entrant -  MX3D

Partner - Welding Alloys

River Water Monitoring Basin

Description

Entry Name - River Water Monitoring Basin

Entrant -  PrintCity - Manchester Metropolitan University

Partner - United Utilities, Changemaker3D, Scottish Water

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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

Dahltram® T110 Crystal Clear Resin

Description

Entry Name - Dahltram® T110 Crystal Clear Resin

Entrant - Airtech Advanced Materials Group

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

Lignin-based Carbon and Graphite

Description

Entry Name - Lignin-based Carbon and Graphite

Entrant - Carbon Forest Products Ltd

Partner - Birmingham University

Orgasol® PA12 PBF powders

Description

Entry Name - Orgasol® PA12 PBF powders

Entrant - ARKEMA

Partners - HP, EOS-ALM

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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

DLyte TurboFlow

Description

Entry Name - DLyte TurboFlow

Entrant - GPAINNOVA

Partner - DryLyte, TEG

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

Russell AMPro®Lab Sieve Station

Description

Entry Name - Russell AMPro®Lab Sieve Station

Entrant - Russell Finex

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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

AMIS Pro

Description

Entry Name - AMIS Pro

Entrant - AMIS

Partners - HP, 3iD, Meteor Inkjet

amsight

Description

Entry Name - amsight

Entrant - amsight GmbH

Carbon Custom Production Software

Description

Entry Name - Carbon Custom Production Software

Entrant - Carbon

e-Stage for Metal +

Description

Entry Name - e-Stage for Metal +

Entrant - Materialise


Fringe Qualification

Description

Entry Name - Fringe Qualification

Entrant - Phase 3D

SAF™ ReLife™ PA12

Description

Entry Name - SAF™ ReLife™ PA12

Entrant - Stratasys

Partners - Fraunhofer IPA, Wehl Group

ThreadsDoc

Description

Entry Name - ThreadsDoc

Entrant - Authentise

Partners - Boeing Global Services