Schaeffler Special Machinery at Rapid.Tech 3D 2026
Schaeffler Special Machinery presents innovative solutions for additive manufacturing at Rapid.Tech 3D. The focus is on industrial systems and applications that set new standards in efficiency, functionality, and product quality.
OmniFamily 3D: Multi-material solutions for additive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing with metals has already established itself in many areas as a powerful alternative to conventional manufacturing processes. However, combining multiple materials in a single process opens up completely new possibilities in terms of functionality, design, and cost efficiency.
With OmniFamily 3D, Schaeffler Special Machinery offers a system platform for additive manufacturing that enables the seamless combination of different materials in a single production process – including serial production.
OmniFusion 3D and OmniForm 3D: Two technologies, one goal
With OmniFusion 3D and OmniForm 3D, Schaeffler covers different requirements of industrial multi-material manufacturing. OmniFusion 3D is based on Laser Powder Bed Fusion and enables the production of metal-ceramic composites with up to three materials at the same time – from design to quality assurance. OmniForm 3D is the solution for high build rates and hard-to-weld materials. The precise material deposition is carried out with the Schaeffler Recoater, after which the component is heat-treated in a separate step.
Recoater technology as a key to multi-material manufacturing
The Recoater is a key technology for multi-material applications. It enables precise, flexible, and fast deposition of different materials and thus creates the basis for functionally integrated components, tailored material properties, and complex geometries.
Innovative injection molding with additively manufactured multi-material tools – efficiency and quality at a new level
How can cooling processes in injection molding tools be specifically optimized, cycle times reduced, and component quality and service life improved at the same time? The presentation will show how additively manufactured multi-material tools open up new possibilities for efficient and high-quality serial production.
Dennis Pietrasinski (Process Engineer for Additive Manufacturing) will speak on 07/05/2026 from 10:30 to 10:55 a.m. in the CongressCenter, Carl-Zeiss Hall, about the use of additively manufactured multi-material tools to increase efficiency and quality in the injection molding.