Rapid 3D

Rapid 3D Professional & Industrial 3D Printing Equipment Supplier and Consultants. Carefully sorting the hype from the real-world. Join us as we embrace the future.

Professional, Production & Industrial 3D Printing technology supplier and consultants. 3D Printing & Scanning Bureau services. Official agents for EOS eManufacturing, EnvisionTEC, Markforged, 3D Platform, MCor and Zortrax in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Having lived with the real and unfulfilled promised of 3D printing these last 12+ years, we are constantly looking to the developments in

3D printing. It’s from this basis that we engage our clients in paid consultation,, helping them see and understand the developments over the horizon. Developments that will force them to reconsider their existing business models or join the dinosaurs as they face irrelevance and ultimately, extinction. Industry 4.0, a term that encompasses a range of technologies, is real. A revolution is taking place right under our noses. A revolution that will disrupt strong, established businesses if they do not embrace those technologies and gain an understanding of how to deploy those technologies in their industries.

3D printing is one of those technologies. Our future.

30/05/2026

Say Goodbye to Production Headaches with Markforged's Cutting-Edge Simulation Software 🚀

If you're a manufacturer seeking to optimize your production process and reduce costly errors, you'll want to pay close attention. Markforged is proud to introduce our groundbreaking Simulation software - the ultimate tool to streamline your manufacturing workflow.
Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, our Simulation software enables you to analyze and validate your part designs before production. By identifying potential issues and optimizing your designs, you can significantly reduce trial-and-error, save time, and minimize material waste.
Envision a world where you can confidently produce high-quality parts that meet your exact specifications without any surprises. With Markforged's Simulation capabilities, this vision becomes a reality, giving you a competitive edge in today's fast-paced manufacturing landscape.
Ready to revolutionize your manufacturing process? Visit our website to explore the benefits of Markforged Simulation software and request a demo from our team of experts.

https://l.rapid3d.co.za/DPvj



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Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, or GD&T, helps makers make sure that each device they make works well with all t...
30/05/2026

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, or GD&T, helps makers make sure that each device they make works well with all the other parts in the assembly and that each assembly works the same way in all the systems that make up the machine. And having software with strong GD&T tools will make all the difference when doing a scan-based inspection.

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Oqton, the agnostic manufacturing operating system | What is geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and why does it matter for manufacturing?

"Top Consultant 2020" | EOS consulting unit Additive Minds receives another awardFor the third time, leading technology ...
29/05/2026

"Top Consultant 2020" | EOS consulting unit Additive Minds receives another award

For the third time, leading technology providers and consultants for industrial 3D printing rank among Germany’s best SMB consultants.

The Additive Minds consulting unit of EOS, the world’s leading technology provider for industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers, has been named ‘TOP CONSULTANT’ for the third time after 2017 and 2019.

For the third time, leading technology provider and consultant for industrial 3D printing ranks among Germany’s best SMB consultants. Krailling, June 19, 2020 – The Additive Minds consulting unit of…

No Risk and Lots of Fun — AM Production Qualification.Do you want to implement additive manufacturing (AM) as a producti...
29/05/2026

No Risk and Lots of Fun — AM Production Qualification.

Do you want to implement additive manufacturing (AM) as a production technology?

Have you been wondering how to tackle the qualification of your industrial 3D printing production line?

This webinar will give you insights into the general approach how to validate the additive manufacturing technology in general, will show some of the differences that additive manufacturing has compared to other production qualifications plus some best practices from successful medical device qualifications.

Additionally, you will get a closer look at the validation methods and powder aging/recycling aspects for metal industrial 3D printing as well as for lattice structures.

https://l.rapid3d.co.za/43QY

Ursa Major is sparking interest in the rocket engine market 🎇Ursa Major is using their cutting-edge   techniques, copper...
28/05/2026

Ursa Major is sparking interest in the rocket engine market 🎇

Ursa Major is using their cutting-edge techniques, copper-alloy materials, and a team of aerospace and propulsion experts to accelerate production times of their combustion rocket engines.

Ursa Major’s Hadley engine is in early production, while the 50,000-pound thrust Ripley engine and 200,000-pound thrust Arroway are in development. They have built and tested over 50 staged-combustion rocket engines and have accumulated more than 50,000 seconds of run-time, far more than a typical engine is tested prior to first flight.

To learn more about how Ursa Major is using 3D printing, read here: https://l.rapid3d.co.za/DQXp

  has come a long way in the last 20 years, becoming a critical production method for manufacturers in many industrial a...
28/05/2026

has come a long way in the last 20 years, becoming a critical production method for manufacturers in many industrial and consumer sectors. But there was a time when was costly, complicated and unproven with few available materials and even fewer viable applications. The potential upside was strong enough that companies looking for a competitive edge or a niche to call their own decided the rewards outweighed the risks

This was the situation for Anubis 3D Industrial Solutions Inc., a Canadian polymer 3D printing service provider that makes end-of-arm tooling for robotic applications and 3D prints prototype or low-volume industrial components.

Learn how Anubis used the right technology and partners for success in 3D printing

Harness the click

We are at the dawn of a new era in flexible production where conventional manufacturing struggles to offer solutions. Ho...
28/05/2026

We are at the dawn of a new era in flexible production where conventional manufacturing struggles to offer solutions. However, this technology transition can be realised with additive manufacturing (AM) and its ability to enable intelligent components and digitalised production.

In this webinar you will learn how AM will help you create market winning applications produced in efficient and effective smart factories. To exploit the dawn of digital AM to its full extent EOS partner, Siemens, presents its Software Ecosystem including the AM Network for global distributed manufacturing.

Join the webinar and lead the change or the change will lead you.

However, this technology transition can be realized with additive manufacturing (AM) and its ability to enable intelligent components and digitalized production.

Stay Cool — 3D Printing Solutions for Thermal Management.In this webinar, you'll learn how additive manufacturing can he...
27/05/2026

Stay Cool — 3D Printing Solutions for Thermal Management.

In this webinar, you'll learn how additive manufacturing can help control heat and break the boundaries of miniaturization as in the case of heat exchangers. Without the limitations of manufacturability, you can create larger surfaces, conformal cooling ducts, integrate functionalities into your part and adapt components to any existing space.

We touch the future with new design ideas from new biomimetic designs. In the business part, we show how to achieve target costs with industrial 3D printing using proven examples from the industry.

https://l.rapid3d.co.za/43Qz

With LaserProFusion, EOS introduces a revolutionary technology for polymer additive manufacturing: nearly one million di...
27/05/2026

With LaserProFusion, EOS introduces a revolutionary technology for polymer additive manufacturing: nearly one million diode lasers melt the material, building up the part layer by layer. This build process is so productive that it can serve as an injection moulding alternative for an even greater number of applications.

Learn more about this ground-breaking technology advance ... https://sbee.link/qdmgp436rj

Beyond Speed: The True Value of EOS Smart Fusion.Speed is just the tip of the iceberg. EOS Smart Fusion is not merely ab...
26/05/2026

Beyond Speed: The True Value of EOS Smart Fusion.

Speed is just the tip of the iceberg. EOS Smart Fusion is not merely about faster production; it's about smarter, more efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing.

Imagine a world where support structures become a thing of the past, where your cost per part (CPP) sees a significant reduction, and where post-processing becomes a breeze. This is the promise of Smart Fusion—a promise validated by several organizations during its testing phase.

Whether you're in energy, space technology, transportation, or aerospace, this is your ticket to a more attractive business case and a brighter manufacturing future.

Learn more here: https://l.rapid3d.co.za/E_Lx

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