KraussMaffei Unveils Industrial Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing Innovations at RAPID + TCT 2025

As RAPID + TCT 2025 fast approaches, the anticipation among industry professionals is palpable. This premier event for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing is set to showcase the latest advancements shaping the future of production. To give attendees an exclusive preview of what to expect, we had the distinct pleasure of speaking with KraussMaffei, a globally recognized leader in machinery and systems for polymer and rubber processing. While their expertise spans numerous sectors, KraussMaffei has particularly distinguished itself in the realm of large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM), pushing the boundaries of what is possible in industrial production.

Large-scale additive manufacturing represents one of the most transformative trends observed in recent years, with industries like aerospace and automotive increasingly demanding larger, more complex, and higher-performance parts. The growth of LSAM has been significantly propelled by platforms like RAPID + TCT, which serve as crucial venues for innovation and collaboration. To delve deeper into KraussMaffei’s exciting contributions and what visitors can discover at their booth #2525 this year, we connected with Daniel Landgraf, a key figure in the company’s global business development.

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3DN: Daniel, could you please introduce yourself and your role at KraussMaffei?

Hello, my name is Daniel Landgraf, and I serve as the Global Business Development Manager at KraussMaffei. KraussMaffei Technologies, along with its vital US subsidiary, KraussMaffei Corp., stands as a global powerhouse in the manufacturing of cutting-edge machinery and sophisticated systems for polymer and rubber processing. Our company boasts an impressive legacy of 185 years of innovation and experience, consistently delivering robust industrial production solutions across four foundational core technologies: additive manufacturing, precision injection molding, advanced extrusion, and highly efficient reaction process machinery. This broad portfolio allows us to offer integrated solutions that address complex manufacturing challenges across various industries worldwide.

3DN: What innovative solutions and technologies will KraussMaffei be showcasing at RAPID + TCT this year?

At RAPID + TCT this year, KraussMaffei is thrilled to present both of our flagship industrial large-scale additive manufacturing technologies directly at our booth. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to experience these advanced solutions firsthand. Our showcase will prominently feature:

• **Our industrial-grade gantry system, powerPrint:** This marks its highly anticipated debut outside of our facilities in the USA. The powerPrint system is engineered with truly unique and sophisticated thermal management capabilities. This advanced control ensures unparalleled process stability and precision, enabling the reliable production of complex and high-performance materials such as PEI (Polyetherimide) or PP (Polypropylene) with consistent industrial-grade quality. Its design emphasizes both precision and scalability, making it an ideal choice for the most demanding industrial applications where material integrity and part performance are critical.
• **A standard robot configuration as a working cell:** We will also feature a fully operational robotic additive manufacturing cell at our booth. This demonstration will highlight the flexibility, automation capabilities, and efficiency that robotic systems bring to large-scale additive manufacturing, showcasing how they can be integrated into existing production environments.

Beyond these impressive hardware demonstrations, another significant introduction at RAPID + TCT will be our new product strategy. This strategic shift involves offering our industrial extruder as a standalone technology solution. This innovative approach provides our customers with unprecedented flexibility, allowing them to integrate our high-performance industrial extruder into their existing setups. Whether it’s within competitive gantry systems or a wide array of industrial robot solutions, this standalone extruder empowers customers to tailor their additive manufacturing capabilities precisely to their individual production requirements, optimizing for specific material needs, build volumes, and automation levels.

These innovations collectively underscore KraussMaffei’s unwavering commitment to pioneering advancements in large-scale additive manufacturing. We are dedicated to developing solutions that not only meet but anticipate the diverse and evolving needs of our valued customers and the broader additive industry, ensuring they have the tools to achieve their most ambitious production goals.

3DN: What are your key expectations for RAPID + TCT 2025, and what aspects are you most looking forward to?

At RAPID + TCT this year, we are incredibly excited about the prospect of engaging with leading industry figures, visionary innovators, and potential strategic partners to collaboratively shape the future trajectory of large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM). This prestigious event offers the ideal platform to powerfully display our groundbreaking technologies, specifically our state-of-the-art powerPrint system and our highly versatile robot-based additive manufacturing system. We aim to demonstrate, through practical examples and detailed discussions, precisely how these advanced solutions meticulously address complex real-world industrial challenges with unparalleled precision, impressive scalability, and exceptional material versatility.

The United States holds a particularly strategic importance for us, as it represents the fastest-growing additive manufacturing market globally. Consequently, it is our primary target market for expanding our LSAM solutions. KraussMaffei Corporation, leveraging its extensive and profound expertise in additive manufacturing processes, advanced extrusion technology, and sophisticated material compounding, is uniquely positioned to bridge the crucial gap between initial prototyping stages and the rigorous demands of industrial-grade large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM). By intelligently combining our cutting-edge technologies with our deep-seated knowledge of materials science and advanced manufacturing processes, our overarching goal is to empower industries throughout the United States to significantly scale their large-scale additive operations to unprecedented levels of efficiency and capability.

Ultimately, our objective at RAPID + TCT is to foster meaningful and impactful conversations about the profound ways in which industrial additive manufacturing can serve as a catalyst for enhanced efficiency, bolster sustainability initiatives, and drive significant innovation across a multitude of industries. What truly excites us most is the opportunity to learn directly from customers about their specific challenges and to demonstrate how KraussMaffei Corporation, through our specialized expertise and extensive experience, can provide tailored solutions to help them overcome these hurdles and propel their businesses forward into a new era of digital manufacturing.

3DN: Are there any common misconceptions about KraussMaffei’s products or additive manufacturing in general that you’d like to address?

Absolutely. A very prevalent misconception surrounding additive manufacturing (AM) is that its primary utility is confined to prototyping or small-batch, low-volume applications. While AM certainly excels in these areas, the reality is that the technology has undergone profound evolution. Today, AM stands as a remarkably powerful and mature technology, perfectly suited for both small-scale intricate designs and robust, large-scale industrial-grade manufacturing across a vast spectrum of applications.

Specifically concerning KraussMaffei’s innovative products, a common misunderstanding we frequently encounter is the belief that large-scale additive manufacturing systems are inherently limited to printing only basic geometries or that they lack the necessary material capabilities required for demanding industrial applications. Our advanced technologies, particularly our powerPrint gantry system and our highly adaptable industrial extruder, directly challenge and emphatically disprove this outdated notion. These solutions are engineered to redefine the boundaries of large-scale 3D printing.

The powerPrint system, for instance, delivers unparalleled thermal control, which is absolutely critical for precise process management in industrial additive manufacturing. This superior thermal control enables the effective and reliable processing of advanced, engineering-grade materials like PEI and PP, ensuring the production of high-quality, high-performance parts suitable for rigorous industrial use. Similarly, the strategic option to utilize our standalone extruder provides customers with exceptional flexibility. By allowing integration with various robotic systems based on their specific needs, this approach facilitates the creation of incredibly intricate and complex geometries, previously considered unattainable at large scales. These significant innovations vividly demonstrate that additive manufacturing is far more than just a tool for creating prototypes; it is a robust, versatile, and high-performance solution for efficiently producing industrial-grade tools, custom fixtures, and critical end-use parts at true manufacturing scale, driving efficiency and opening new design possibilities for complex components.

3DN: What message would you like to convey to potential attendees to invite them to RAPID + TCT and specifically to the KraussMaffei booth?

RAPID + TCT is unequivocally the premier global event for additive manufacturing and 3D printing, an essential gathering for anyone serious about the future of industrial production! That’s precisely why I strongly encourage everyone passionate about this field to join us in Detroit. Make sure to visit us at **booth #2525**—it’s an unparalleled opportunity to learn about the latest innovations, engage with leading experts, and actively contribute to building the future of industrial additive manufacturing.

You absolutely do not want to miss this event because RAPID + TCT is where attendees can directly witness and experience groundbreaking innovation firsthand. The unique combination of a comprehensive exhibition floor and an insightful conference program offers an unparalleled pathway for users, engineers, and business leaders alike to gain profound knowledge about the upcoming advancements and transformative trends within the additive manufacturing industry. It’s an immersive environment designed for discovery and networking.

At KraussMaffei Corporation, our unwavering mission is to elevate large-scale additive manufacturing to a true industrial production grade, ensuring reliability, repeatability, and cost-effectiveness. Therefore, RAPID + TCT stands as the single best platform for us to showcase our progress and engage with the community. We cordially invite you to visit our booth, engage with our experts, and see for yourselves how our advanced solutions are transforming industrial production possibilities.

3DN: Do you have any final words or a concluding message for our audience?

RAPID + TCT represents the quintessential opportunity for professionals to connect with peers, exchange innovative ideas, and collectively shape the vibrant future of additive manufacturing. We warmly invite you to visit our booth, where you can meet our dedicated team of experts. They will be on hand to discuss your specific manufacturing challenges and explore how KraussMaffei Corporation’s comprehensive expertise and pioneering technologies can help elevate your manufacturing capabilities to unprecedented new levels of efficiency and innovation.

We are deeply committed to continuously advancing large-scale additive manufacturing by actively bridging the gap between initial prototyping stages and the rigorous demands of full-scale industrial production. With the United States proudly standing as the fastest-growing additive market globally, our unparalleled expertise in additive manufacturing processes, cutting-edge extrusion technology, and sophisticated material compounding uniquely positions us to drive significant innovation and scalability benefits for all our valued customers. We eagerly anticipate seeing you at the show, ready to discuss how we can partner to achieve your industrial manufacturing goals!

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