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Raplas takes industrial SLA and MDK+ resin upgrade to Formnext and defence summit

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Raplas takes industrial SLA and MDK+ resin upgrade to Formnext and defence summit
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Raplas will exhibit at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt and sponsor the Formnext Defence Summit on 17 November. On its main stand it shows the PR400i fitted with the MDK+, an upgrade for its SLA range that opens the system to alternative resins.

Key facts
  • Formnext 2026, Frankfurt, main stand Hall 12.1, G51, 17 to 20 November
  • Defence Summit sponsor, Stand 7, 17 November
  • PR400i shown with MDK+ upgrade for the SLA range

Context SLA (stereolithography) cures liquid photopolymer resin layer by layer with light.

What will Raplas show at Formnext?

The main stand is in Hall 12.1, Stand G51, from 17 to 20 November. The PR400i will be shown with the MDK+, now offered as an upgrade across the Raplas SLA range. It lets users test alternative materials to find a resin that fits their application and production goals, while keeping the performance of the Raplas system.

Why the Defence Summit?

Raplas sponsors the Formnext Defence Summit on 17 November and will be at Stand 7 on the opening day. It positions its industrial SLA systems and proprietary software, valued for accuracy, for mission-critical defence applications.

What it means

Opening a vendor SLA system to third-party resins can lower material cost and widen applications, but each new resin still needs its own validation, and qualification stays the user's task. Companies considering the upgrade should ask what performance guarantees remain with non-standard materials. The defence focus matches the wider Formnext programme.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Raplas stand at Formnext 2026?

Hall 12.1, Stand G51, from 17 to 20 November in Frankfurt. At the Defence Summit on 17 November it is at Stand 7.

What is the MDK+?

An upgrade now available across the Raplas SLA range that lets users explore alternative materials and find the best resin for their application.

Read the original reports
  1. Raplas Technologies, 4 Nov 2026