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Go to: 2025 – 2024 – 2023 – 2022 – 2021 – 2020 – 2019 – 2018 – 2017 – 2016 – 2015 – 2014 – 2013 2025 [K.P.] “To me, 3D printing just makes a huge amount of sense for framebuilding, especially if you want to make a frame that’s truly custom. [With my…

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The Bike Makers’ Maker

Collage of images of 3D printed titanium bicycle parts

What kinds of bike parts can be 3D printed? Of the 2,000-3,000+ parts we print every year for bike makers, more than 90% are Titanium (Ti-6Al-4V). The rest are generally 15-5PH Stainless Steel. (Why not so much in 316L Stainless Steel? Read one bike maker’s experience here: www.44bikes.com/builds/snakedriver-design-and-development/ ) In those materials, we have printed…

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RAM3D 2025 Student Design Contest

RAM3D 2025 Student Design Contest: WATER FEATURE Jump to… Contest Eligibility — Design Specifications — Judging Criteria — Feedback & Revision — Terms & Conditions — Contest Schedule — ENTER THE CONTEST PRIZES Winning Design – $1500 NZD … plus the winning design to be 3D printed in metal by RAM3D 2nd Place Design –…

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RAM3D Year in Review 2024

Skip ahead to: Workshop Updates — International Events — New Zealand Events — Next in 2025 Parts Printed & Materials A record year for RAM3D, in 2024 we delivered 17,000+ 3D printed metal parts to customers around the world. Our top production materials in 2024: #1: Titanium — #2: 15 5ph Stainless Steel — #3:…

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RAM3D: Transforming Aerospace by Metal 3D Printing for Satellite Propulsion

3d printing for satellite components

We are transforming aerospace by metal 3D printing lighter, efficient propulsion for satellites. Metal 3D printing enables the creation of complex thrusters and fuel tank parts with previously impossible geometries, achieving significant mass reduction and boosting satellite efficiency. Propulsion is absolutely crucial for space satellites; without it, they wouldn’t reach their intended orbits. Once a…

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RAM3D: Partnering in Mission-Critical Aerospace with 3D Printing

spacecraft parts 3d printing

Metal 3D printing is revolutionising the space industry by enabling the creation of lighter, stronger, and more efficient parts with complex geometries. This technology will play an even bigger role in future space exploration endeavours. We have incorporated approximately 8,000 of our metal 3D printed aerospace components into spacecraft to date. On a yearly basis…

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How RAM3D is revolutionizing the bike industry

Custom built bikes with 3D printed titanium parts.

We have been metal 3D printing bicycle componentry for the last eleven years. Currently we print for about fifteen world-wide bicycle companies, consisting of large and small businesses. They all have embraced this technology and are more than pleased with their lighter frames and components that don’t compromise on strength. The parts we 3D print…

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Boosting output: RAM3D gears up with machine #12

When we moved into our new premises in 2016, we had a vision of what we wanted to accomplish. To provide a state-of-the-art metal 3D printing service, offering advice on design, prototyping and full-scale production. Back then, we had just 4 additive manufacturing (AM) machines. Over the subsequent years, we had to contend with a…

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The RAM3D Guide to Metal 3D Printing

3d metal printing

Metal 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has revolutionised the way industries manufacture and design their products. By creating intricate, strong, and lightweight components, this innovative technology has opened up new possibilities and advantages for various sectors. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of metal 3D printing and discover how it has…

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Three Innovative Industry Sectors Revolutionised by Metal 3D Printing

metal 3d printing

Metal 3D printing has completely transformed how we design and manufacture products across a range of industries. It is a game-changing technology where complex geometrics and customised designs can be created with unmatched speed and efficiency. This blog post explores three innovative industries being revolutionised by metal 3D printing. Aerospace The aerospace industry has always…

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