This new additive technology instantly creates complete parts using precision-controlled light.
Manifest Technologies (formerly Vitro3D), an advanced manufacturing startup out of the University of Colorado’s McLeod Lab for Optics & Materials Science, unveils at RAPID+TCT the Parallax Volumetric Additive Manufacturing (P-VAM) evaluation kit.
Parallax VAM pairs well with existing forming processes such as injection molding, opening new opportunities for production applications.
CEO and co-founder Camila Uzcategui emphasized the significance of the launch: “We founded Manifest to fundamentally reimagine additive manufacturing—moving beyond layer-by-layer printing to instant, multidimensional formation of solid parts using precisely controlled beams of light. At a time when the more mature additive technologies are beginning to stagnate, we view the debut of our P-VAM evaluation kit at RAPID as an invitation to forward-thinking partners to join us and manifest different.”
Key advantages of P-VAM
According to Manifest, the system can help achieve layerless 3D fabrication, as well as design freedom & adaptability.
This means it cures liquid resin in three dimensions—eliminating layers and support structures—to produce intricate, fully solid parts 10–100x faster than conventional additive methods, unlocking entirely new mass-customization and scalable production opportunities.
Through its open platform approach, users can experience a diverse array of transparent photopolymer resins, including high-viscosity formulations, to precisely tailor materials to advanced applications.
Its production-line set up eliminates the need for traditional bulky print farms. P-VAM enables continuous, on-demand production directly within existing manufacturing lines.
With the launch, the company will allow engineers, R&D teams, and strategic partners to test and explore the potential of P-VAM.
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