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Rapid + TCT 2024 in Review

On June 25-27, 2024, RAPID + TCT returned to the West Coast for the first time in nearly a decade! The three-day event featured the latest in 3D-printing technology from the industry’s leading product and service providers, a full schedule of speakers including a keynote series, and over 125 hours of educational content. The expansive show floor showcased over 400 exhibiting companies’ latest advancements. And next year? It will be even better! Start planning your trip to Detroit, MI to experience North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event in 2025!

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Dive Into the Event & Conference Preview!

Review the 2024 Event & Conference Preview! Last year's show featured 400+ exhibiting companies, keynote presentations, a Hollywood Showcase, a brand new Discovery Zone, and so much more!

Dive into the RAPID + TCT event profile brochure and find out why this is North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event!

Event Features

Technology

Exhibits

See 400+ Additive Manufacturing solutions providers, showcasing the latest 3D technologies and applications in hands-on exhibits. Find everything you need to know about the latest 3D technologies, all under one roof, and learn real-world additive manufacturing solutions from the industry’s most respected experts. Get ahead of the competition with the technologies, products, and services that will impact your bottom line.

AM Industry Networking Event

AM Community Networking Events

RAPID + TCT is the industry’s gathering place. Join us and forge meaningful relationships – best done in person and over great refreshments! Prepare to meet your next key contact or favorite colleague. Everyone is welcome – your badge is your ticket.

Conference

Conference

This year the RAPID + TCT Conference will feature more than 160 technical presentations by hand-selected industry-leading experts. The conference is known worldwide as North America’s most influential additive manufacturing conference. Discover how industry leaders are implementing additive manufacturing and review case studies on how the technology is transforming traditional manufacturing.

The Rapid + TCT Experience

400

Technology Innovators

200

Expert Speakers

160

Conference Presentations

Event and Industry News

  • A 3D printer working on a dual print.
    September 27, 2024

    Advocating for Additive

    Learn how Additive Manufacturing (AM) is advocated for on a national scale by reading this Q & A with Mark Burnham, director of policy for the AM Coalition.
  • RAPID+TCT Call for Speakers
    September 20, 2024

    RAPID + TCT 2025 Call for Speakers Now Open

    North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D-printing event is seeking expertise and thought leadership from across the industry
  • Large format 3D printer used in a manufacturing factory.
    August 6, 2024

    The Relationship Between 3D Printing and Robotics

    Robotics and 3D printing are two advanced technologies that have helped spur industrial innovation. Though these technologies may seem disconnected, they have a lot of overlap within manufacturing.

Membership Has Its Advantages

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With a Full Conference Pass to RAPID + TCT, you'll receive 50% off your 1-year SME membership! SME members can connect with peers, gain knowledge related to manufacturing technology and trends, solve problems and participate in leadership opportunities.