C3DT EVO Platform Wins Two CES 2026 Innovation Awards

Creative 3D Technologies (C3DT) earned high-profile recognition at CES 2026 when its EVO platform received a Best of Innovation award in Supply & Logistics and an Honoree nod in Construction & Industrial Technology on January 5, 2026. The dual awards underscore the industry interest in machines that consolidate multiple production steps into a compact, automated cell.

EVO is promoted as a modular, all-in-one "single-cell manufacturing" platform that combines additive manufacturing across metals, plastics, and composites with a suite of secondary processes. Integrated capabilities include milling, laser operations, pick-and-place, and lithography-level processes, creating a consolidated production cell intended to perform fabrication and finishing without extensive manual transfer between machines. That integration aims to shorten cycle times and reduce handling and logistics between separate shops or vendors.

The platform is positioned to support localized, on-demand manufacturing as a tool to reduce supply chain fragility and enable distributed production. For makers, small manufacturers, and regional service bureaus, EVO’s approach could mean faster turnaround on parts, lower dependence on distant suppliers, and the ability to respond quickly to demand spikes or design iterations. For builders and industrial users, the combination of additive and subtractive processes in one footprint targets cleaner handoffs and potential floor-space savings.

Commercial momentum for C3DT appears to be growing alongside the CES recognition. The company has expanded operations in Texas, signaling investment in U.S. manufacturing capacity and closer support for North American customers. That regional presence can matter for service agreements, spare parts, and training, all of which influence total cost of ownership and adoption decisions.

Practical considerations remain for anyone evaluating EVO for a shop or maker space. Assessing throughput for specific materials, the learning curve for integrated workflows, and maintenance requirements for combined subsystems will be essential. Verify compatibility with existing CAD/CAM pipelines and post-processing needs before committing to a single-cell strategy.

The CES awards give EVO visibility at a moment when supply chain resilience and localized production remain priorities across industries. For community workshops, small contract manufacturers, and in-house production teams looking to tighten lead times and consolidate operations, EVO’s blend of additive and secondary tools represents a practical model of how factory cells can evolve.