TCT Awards 2023: Recognizing Additive Excellence and Innovation

The TCT Awards 2023, sponsored by HP, celebrated the remarkable achievements and contributions in the field of 3D printing. The event took place at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham and witnessed over 200 industry professionals gathered to honor the winners. The evening highlighted groundbreaking innovations, applications, and the induction of influential figures into the esteemed TCT Hall of Fame. Let’s explore some of the notable winners and their accomplishments.

The TCT Awards are divided into two categories: Innovations and Applications. The Innovation categories focus on advancements in hardware, software, materials, and post-processing techniques. The Application categories recognize how 3D technologies are implemented to drive improvements across various domains, including finance, business, social causes, environment, and education. The winners and highly commended entries were chosen through voting by the TCT Advisory Board, comprised of esteemed industry experts.

The Aerospace & Defence and Creative Application Awards were two of many handed out at the ceremony

The TCT Hall of Fame celebrated the lifetime achievements of two distinguished individuals in the additive manufacturing community. Diana Kalisz, a veteran with over 30 years at 3D Systems, played a pivotal role in the development and commercialization of additive manufacturing technology and materials. Professor Jean-Pierre Kruth, a renowned researcher and co-founder of Materialise, contributed significantly to the field, authoring numerous scientific papers and founding several spin-outs.