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Additive Manufacturing Consulting

Successfully Introduce and Scale 3D Printing into your Manufacturing Workflow

As the authorised partners for EOS, Rapid 3D are trained as external consultants by Additive Mindsand enjoy the full support from the team in Kalingrad.
Rapid 3D are trained to offer the full Additive Minds industrial 3D printing consulting process in Africa

Rapid 3D is equipped to support our customers throughout their entire journey – from entry into additive manufacturing to factories ready for series production.

As the saying goes, “Nobody was ever fired for buying IBM”.

When you are planning the future of your manufacturing operations, you cannot simply go with anyone.

For the third time, the Additive Minds consulting unit of EOS has been named ‘TOP CONSULTANT’ among Germany’s best SMB consultants.

For many years now, this seal of quality has stood for consulting competence for medium-sized businesses. It is awarded to the best consultants for German SMB’s who have been certified in a scientifically based customer survey, as having the highest SME-oriented degree of consulting competence and, who are characterized by a high level of professionalism, consistent performance, and satisfied customers.

Rapid 3D is one of only four external companies, trained by the core Additive Minds team in Krailling, Germany. As such, we have the full resources and support of the Additive Minds Krailing team, to implement this consulting process in Africa.

We prepare companies to innovate beyond existing boundaries with additive manufacturing. More than 400 successful customer projects show that Additive Minds can take your company to the next level.

Thomas Weitlaner | Director of Additive Minds & Business Development | EOS GmbH

We Have Answers to Your Questions

Our Consulting Portfolio in 5 Levels

Find Your Part Applications

Part selection, AM strategy, business case

Daimler Buses Success Story

Develop Your Application

Part design and manufacturing process

LIndie Success Story

Ramp up Your Production

Developing & starting Additive Manufacturing production

Ariane Group Success Story

Certify and Scale Your Production

Qualification of machine, process and material

Permedica Success Story

Establish Digital Manufacturing

Digitisation and automation of your manufacturing facility

Nextgenam Success Story

What Can Industrial 3D Printing Do for Your Manufacturing Operation?

The journey into industrial 3D printing starts with first understanding the risks and opportunities.

When you engage with Rapid 3D, we will work with you to determine these risks and opportunities. With a short engagement, you will know if and where you can deploy 3D printing technology into your operations.


Part Selection

Additive Manufacturing encompasses a range of technologies and material options. It is also suited to specific parts. Rapid 3D will work with you to determine which parts are eligible for serialised 3D printing production.

Proof of Concept

Rapid 3D’s sister company, Akhani 3D, a print-to-product 3D printing bureau service, owns and operates a wide range of professional, production, and industrial 3D printers. We work closely with your team and the Akhani 3D team to take a selected part, from part optimisation to serial production. We make sure you can actually achieve the gains you before you invest.

World Class 3D Printers

Rapid 3D are the authorised partners for established, proven, world-class 3D Scanning, 3D Printer, and Additive Manufacturing equipment manufacturers. As such, you will be able to choose from the best technology options available.


Rapid 3D, Authorised Partner for EOS (Electrical Optical Systems) and supplier in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa
Rapid 3D - South African Agents for Markforged (Fiber reinforced 3D Printers)
Rapid 3D, Authorised Dyemansion Partner and supplier for South Africa and sub-Saharn Africa
Rapid 3D - South African Technology Partner for 3D Systems - Industrial and Serial Production 3D Printers. Polymer and Metal. Dental, Jewellery and Metal Casting.
Rapid 3D - South African Technology Partner for Artec 3D (3D Scanning)
Rapid 3D, solidThinking® Authorised Reseller for Sub Saharan Africa, South Africa
Rapid 3D - South African Technology Partner for 3D Systems Geomagic
Rapid 3D - South African Technology Partner for materialise

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