Design Your Tool
Log in to Additive App Suite and use it to create a tool of your choice - practical, creative, or innovative.
NO CAD REQUIRED.
Submit Your Entry
Fill in the form below. Upload a screenshot or export file of your design, and tell us what makes it special in a short description. Deadline: 15th April 2026
Win The Price
Our expert jury reviews all submissions and selects the best entry. The winner receives a €500 Amazon voucher and is featured on our channels.
Win a €500 Amazon voucher
We want to see what you can design using the Additive App Suite.
For your chance to win, design a tool, 3D print it, send us pictures and exports.
Your design will be judged by our team of esteemed 3D printing experts and application engineers who use 3D printing to solve real industrial problems every day.
How can you design?
The Additive App Suite lets anyone design for 3D printing, no CAD experience needed. Each app is built around real industrial workflows, so you can quickly create things like:
- Custom robotic fingers
- Tool organizers or shadow boards
- Logistics trays
- Protective plugs for transport or finishing
- Stabilizers or custom holders for industrial bottles
Every design comes out print-ready in minutes, with up to 90% faster design time and 85% cost savings compared to traditional processes.
What do we want to see?
To maximize your chances, pay close attention to our judgement criteria.
We're looking for:
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The creativity and originality of the design
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Effective use of App Suite features
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Practical applications and real-world relevance of the tool design
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The quality of submitted photos, files, and explanations
How to get involved
You can submit your entry via our portal. Be sure to include:
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A screenshot of the design in the App Suite
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Design exports (STL or STP format)
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A 100 word description of the tool, what inspired it, and what problem it solves
- Optional: A photo of the finished 3D print (Tip: Try to show it in context)
Submission deadline: April 15, 2026
Additive App Suite
Get instant access to industry-proven additive manufacturing applications – all in one platform.
Shadow Boards
Robotic Fingers
Clamping Jaws
Logistics Trays
Photo-to-Outline
Part Modifier
Part Sketcher