CR-3D: German-Made 3D Printers
Based in Germany, CR-3D is more than just a 3D printer manufacturer. It’s a complete in-house solution provider for industrial additive manufacturing. From machine building and software development to filament production and customer service, every part of their process is done under one roof.
This approach gives CR-3D full control over quality and integration, allowing them to meet the unique needs of industrial users across Germany and beyond.
” We provide a complete package, from our machines’ reliability to the flexibility in working closely with clients for customizations and offering a level of service that goes beyond standard products available in Germany.
Another major factor is that we handle everything in-house at our factory: machine building, filament production, software development, and service. This gives us full control over quality and enables us to provide integrated and reliable solutions to our customers. “
CEO of CR-3D
I. The Challenge: Odors, Emissions, and User Health
The rise in technical filaments like ABS, ASA, and PC has brought higher mechanical performance — but also new health and environmental risks, especially in enclosed 3D printer systems.
More and more industrial users were reporting:
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Unpleasant odors during printing
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Concerns about ultrafine particle (UFP) emissions
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Exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
CR-3D began receiving multiple complaints from clients about these issues, and with one customer even pointing directly to Alveo3D’s filtration solutions as a potential answer.
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Custom HEPA + Activated Carbon Filter by Alveo3D
II. The Solution: A Custom Filter System by Alveo3D
That feedback triggered a turning point. CR-3D contacted Alveo3D to explore a dedicated solution that could maintain air quality without compromising print performance. Together, they developed a custom filtration system for CR-3D machines, integrating:
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HEPA filtration to capture ultrafine particles
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Activated carbon to neutralize odors and VOCs
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A custom fan and housing solution, engineered specifically to fit CR-3D’s enclosure design
The result: clean air without compromising print quality or thermal performance.
CR-3D’s slicer software, SliCR-3D
III. CR-3D Machines: Trusted by Industry Leaders
With these features and a deep focus on reliability, CR-3D has become a trusted provider for some of the most demanding industrial clients in German, including Deutsche Bahn, one of the country’s largest engineering and transportation organizations.
Their printers offer:
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Closed-loop air filtration with Alveo3D’s system
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Heated chambers for optimal printing of engineering materials
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Contactless bed leveling and self-probing nozzles for precision
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Integrated software and filament systems for seamless workflows
- Ensures stable material feeding for long prints and large-volume production.
- Ultra-fast, contactless bed leveling for maximum accuracy.
- The nozzle calibrates itself directly on the print bed before every job, ensuring consistent first layers at high speeds
Filament of CR-3D
IV. Conclusion
By manufacturing everything in-house and partnering with Alveo3D for clean-air solutions, CR-3D delivers an unmatched level of integration, reliability, and safety.
Their machines aren’t just tools.They’re part of a fully engineered ecosystem, built in Germany, trusted by industry, and ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
