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20/10/2026

Introducing The New DyeMansion Powershot Performance Series

Next level blasting systems purpose-built for the factory of the future & high-volume production with Additive Manufacturing.

Next level blasting systems purpose-built for the factory of the future & high-volume production with Additive Manufacturing. Up to 2x efficiency increase Up to 1.5x larger part volume Up to 20%

20/10/2026

The Artec Point scanner makes high-precision metrology simple. With its intuitive interface and robust tracking, anyone can capture repeatable results—no settings adjustment necessary. This isn’t just about accuracy; it’s about making precision accessible to all. Ready to explore the future of 3D scanning?

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Discover the Artec Point, a breakthrough in metrology 3D scanning. With certified precision up to 0.02 mm, multiple scanning modes, and versatile applications, it’s transforming quality control and reverse engineering across industries. Learn how this user-friendly tool can enhance your workflow.

19/10/2026

The Digital Value Chain — Today, additive manufacturing (AM) has removed manufacturability constraints, changing the way manufacturers think about product lifecycle and ultimately bringing these better, more effective parts to market.

In this webinar, learn about automating 3D printing in a modern Additive Manufacturing facility.

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

19/10/2026

3D Printed Golf Putter v2.0.

One of the AEDG students, Wian van Aswegen, is a keen amateur golfer of some considerable ability, and late in 2020 discussions began on creating a customizable golf putter that could be additively manufactured, with minimal post-processing...the idea being that the serious golfer could specify their own desired configuration on a base design to rapidly produce a golf putter that was honed to their tastes ad needs.
The putter would be configurable iro lie angle, mass, face balance, weights, material, centre of gravity, sound and aesthetics to cover most issues that golfers are pernickity about.

Design of the putter's conceptual shape thus began in late 2020, and continued through 2021 - this is the story of the WvA Golf Putter...

Take a look at the whole story … https://l.rapid3d.co.za/7A5N

18/10/2026

3D Printed, Custom-Fit Eyewear

YOU MAWO combine traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology to create precise fit, custom eyewear.

3D printing pioneers for eyewear of the future: personalised made-to-measure frames. Unique & sustainable 3D-printed eyewear, based on a 3D-scan, produced exclusively for the wearer. YOU MAWO benefits from a scalable and reproducible process and a wide range of available colours.

Combining custom scanning and AI technology, EOS SLS Polymer technology, the DyeMansion print-to-product workflow for surfacing and colouring, YOU MAWO are bring mass customisation to the eyewear market. Read the interview with the CEO.

17/10/2026

The development of affordable and easy-to-use 3D scanners transformed manufacturing.

Today is used at many points in a typical manufacturing cycle, helping engineers, designers, and product developers save time, money and material.

Scanners are also a key tool in reverse engineering, making it simple to create a 3D model of a physical part.

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Oqton, the agnostic manufacturing operating system | How to use 3D scanning for reverse engineering

16/10/2026

Winning races with 3D printing

What do DMLS and motorsports have in common? High performance and high speed!!!

Watch this video – from design to final product – of a customized footrest for professional racers in Motocross World Cup racing. This footrest must withstand quite high impact forces upon landing after a jump.

EOS have been working together with Pankl Racing Systems in Austria. Their AM Competence Center is filled with EOS DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) machines – EOS M 290s, EOS M 400 and EOS M 400-4 – and was recently expanded to make room for the EOS M 300-4 for which they are a pilot customer.

They also have in house post-processing steps such as HIPing as well as extensive Quality Control.

See how they used these tools to produce the footrest ...

EOS have been working together with Pankl Racing Systems in Austria. Their AM Competence Center is filled with EOS DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) machines – EOS M 290s, EOS M 400 and EOS M 400-4…

16/10/2026

Colour your SLS 3D printed parts using our DyeMansion workflow.

Take a look at how beautiful WeAreDyeMansion colour matching can be as they match Pantone Colour of the Year 2021 with the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit.

Watch the video here: https://l.rapid3d.co.za/3DF9

15/10/2026

Traditional motorcycle craftsmanship meets modern 3D printing technology 🏍

AUTOFABRICA uses Markforged Carbon Fibre 3D printers to create various components such as battery boxes, headlight housings, and radiator covers.

Directly from the 3D printer to end-use: This is manufacturing redefined.

Source video: BMW motorcycle [Full Video in description]

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Traditional motorcycle craftsmanship meets modern 3D printing technology 🏍 AUTOFABRICA uses Markforged Carbon Fibre 3D printers to create various components...

15/10/2026

Monday blues? Kick start your week with Simulation from Markforged.

“We can now test it with Simulation, iterate and keep iterating until we get a design we're happy with. We don't have to print ten different parts. We can do it all in Simulation." — Brian Tocci, Director of Operations, Larsen Motorsports

→ Simulation instills confidence that your 3D printed parts will have the strength required for industrial applications.
→ Simulation allows you to deliver trusted parts faster by reducing design-print-test iteration cycles.
→ Simulation reduces the cost of 3D printed parts by optimizing the amounts of material and continuous fiber reinforcement needed.

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Try Simulation for free ... https://l.rapid3d.co.za/CP9Z