DEVELOP3D Media Kit 2026 by X3DMEDIA

2026 Media Kit

TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE

DEVELOP3D tracks the essential technologies used throughout the product development process and explore how leading design, engineering and manufacturing firms apply technology throughout the product lifecycle

We disseminate information about emerging technologies whilst assisting readers with their complex software and hardware selection process.

DEVELOP3D has built a community of designers and engineers through providing an unrivalled resource of independent reviews, analysis and discussion. We

Reach tech-focused professionals in product development

DEVELOP3D has a highly engaged and focused community of product development professionals who are at the forefront of technology for design, engineering and manufacturing.

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A trusted brand

Advertisers

Subscribers / readers

Respected content

Magazine is trusted by many of the leading

DEVELOP3D features original, in-depth articles written by our respected team of editors and contributors. We provide important context and drill down into the technical details that standalone technology magazines often miss.

This includes analysis of new technologies, opinions on industry trends and in-depth testing of software and tools for product design, engineering, simulation, design visualisation, XR, additive manufacturing, workstations and more. We give readers real world examples of how technologies fit into workflows at the biggest and most innovative brands around the world, as well as showing how these solve key problems and help design and engineering teams develop new and exciting products for market.

The editors

DEVELOP3D’s editors have a vast experience of product development technology. Editor Stephen Holmes (left) specialises in how technology is used by designers and engineers across multiple industries, Greg Corke (middle) is an expert in workstation technology, while Martyn Day (right) brings deep knowledge of the business side of CAD

DEVELOP3D offers unrivalled workstation coverage throughout the year, including an annual print and digital workstation special report with in-depth reviews, tested with real world product development software, compelling features and more

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Brand partnerships

When it comes to your reputation, don’t compromise

A brand partnership with DEVELOP3D includes exclusive interviews with one of our editors bespoke to your requirements as outlined in your brand level package. This guarantees our eyes on your news, announcements and releases, guiding you through the process of telling your story to our audience. Partner with the most trusted editorial team in this sector - it can make all the difference, giving you the lift you need to reach the right audience with the right message at the right time. Today’s readers need validation. DEVELOP3D separates fact from fiction, providing clarity with top-notch editorial coverage, news, product reviews, and opinion pieces on why it all matters. Founded in 2008, DEVELOP3D has earned the trust of its thousands of readers, a community of professionals built over decades of relentless engagement. When planning your launch and announcement strategy, cut through the noise and partner with DEVELOP3D.

Brand partner packages

• 3 x executive interviews with DEVELOP3D editor

• Tech demonstration video to be hosted on develop3d.com (video provided by sponsor, under guidance of DEVELOP3D editor)

• 6 x full-page print and digital ads or 6 x sponsored content articles hosted on develop3d.com (copy provided by sponsor)

• 12 months run time for a standard web banner on develop3d.com

• 3 x direct HTML emails to 3rd party opt-in list

• 2 x eNewsletter banner ad

• Gold-level partner logo in DEVELOP3D email newsletter

• 2 x executive interviews with DEVELOP3D editor

• Tech demonstration video to be hosted on develop3d.com (video provided by sponsor, under guidance of DEVELOP3D editor)

• 4 x full-page print and digital ads or 4 x sponsored content articles hosted on develop3d.com (copy provided by sponsor)

• 6 months run time for a standard web banner on develop3d.com

• 2 x direct HTML emails to 3rd party opt-in list

• 1 x eNewsletter banner ad

• Silver-level partner logo in DEVELOP3D email newsletter

• 1 x executive interview with DEVELOP3D editor

• Tech demonstration video to be hosted on develop3d.com (video provided by sponsor, under guidance of DEVELOP3D editor)

• 2 x full-page print and digital ads or 2 x sponsored content articles hosted on develop3d.com (copy provided by sponsor)

• 3 months run time for a standard web banner on develop3d.com

• 1 x direct HTML emails to 3rd party opt-in list

• Bronze-level partner logo in DEVELOP3D email newsletter

Multi-channel promotion Advertising opportunities

Print & digital Magazine

Advertise in our print and digital edition - all included in one price

Double page spread

£7,390 US$9,925

Single page

£3,630 US$4,875

Half page

£2,170 US$2,915

HTML

direct email

Reach our community with your bespoke message

HTML direct email sent by DEVELOP3D on behalf of advertiser

£3,270 US$4.390

HTML copy supplied by client.

HTML production services available on request

Web banner adverts

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Chose from leaderboard (728 x 90 px), side bar (300 x 250 px) skyscraper (300 x 600 px), rich media and custom site takeovers.

Per month prices start at

£1,980 US$2,66

Email Newsletter

Advertise within DEVELOP3D’s monthly email newsletter

Prices start at

£1,650 US$2,215 for a banner ad (728 x 90 px)

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Bespoke content creation

Need help crafting your message?

DEVELOP3D is highly skilled in the creation of high-quality, engaging marketing assets.

We use plain English to help architects, engineers and construction professionals understand often complex design and engineering technologies.

Information is presented in an engaging graphical way, either corporate-branded or aligned with the trusted marque of DEVELOP3D.

Assets can be produced in PDF for digital distribution or in print for customer-facing events.

We also offer a range of design and writing services from press releases and case studies to brochures and guides.

2026 Editorial Calendar

DEVELOP3D

Magazine is published six times a year - in print and digital.

October / November 2025

D3D 30 Issue

Future Manufacturing Special

• Additive Manufacturing

• CNC machining + CAM

• Simulation for AM

Autodesk University report

December 2025 / January 2026

Workstation Special report

3D scanning and data capture

DfAM (Design for AM)

Jewellery Design

Digital Sketching

(software + hardware)

Formnext Report

February / March 2026

AI in product design and engineering

Future of 3D CAD and design tools

Advanced concepting tools

Jewellery Design

April / May 2026

D3D LIVE show edition

Automotive Design

Technical Surfacing

FEA Simulation

Reverse Engineering

3DExperience World report

June / July 2026

XR / VR for design

Realtime Viz

Headsets Guide

Data translation

Sustainability

August / September 2026

Aerospace Design

CFD Simulation

Design for Lightweighting

Working with third-party data

Siemens Realize Live report

October / November 2026

D3D30 Issue

Future Manufacturing Special

• Additive Manufacturing

• CNC machining + CAM

• Simulation for AM

New materials guide

December 2026 / January 2027

Workstation Special report

3D scanning and data capture

DfAM (Design for AM)

Jewellery Design

Digital Sketching

Formnext Report

Editorial highlights of 2025

Text-to-spaceship

Engineers at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center are using generative design to produce lightweight structures for space and taking their AI work on to the next frontier, in the form of text-to-structure workflows.

Listen in luxury

For the designers at Goodwin Hartshorn, it’s solving the most technical challenges that often leads to the most beautiful results. We spoke to the studio’s co-founders about their hands-on work crafting the latest luxury earbuds for Bowers & Wilkins

Under the hood

With last-mile delivery booming, translating the specific demands placed on the transport types involved into purpose-built designs is key to delivering success. We spoke to ELM Mobility about the creation of its compact and capable EVOLV vehicle.

Light as air

Using a simulation-led design for additive manufacturing workflow and advanced multi-laser metal 3D printing technology, Airbus is achieving 75% lightweighting, multi-part consolidation and precise geometric tolerances. We spoke to the team behind hefty changes that add up to lighter designs

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The integrated GPU comes of age

With the launch of the AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro ‘Strix Halo’ processor, AMD changed the game for integrated GPUs, delivering graphics performance that should rival that of a midrange discrete GPU. We explored the story behind this brand-new chip and what it might mean for CAD,BIM, viz and more

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In-person events

DEVELOP3D LIVE

2020

DEVELOP3D LIVE presents a truly unique one day event to showcase innovations in the product design market, together with the views of leading designers.

DEVELOP3D LIVE 2026 will take place in the UK on 25 March 2026. Now in its 12th year, DEVELOP3D LIVE has grown each year, increasing its reach and influence as a must-attend event for product design, engineering and manufacturing..

D3D X LOCAL EVENTS

Part conference, part fun evening networking event, our D3Dx brand travels across the UK and to some of the most popular events for design, software, and manufacturing around the world — providing a unique experience for the product design community. Sole sponsorships available