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North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event.

RAPID + TCT 2026

North America's largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event, RAPID + TCT, made its Boston debut from April 13-16, 2026!

The event’s expansive show floored features hands-on 3D printing technology exhibits from over 400 of the industry’s leading product and service providers. Each morning, at the Executive Perspectives Keynote Series, industry leaders candidly examined the present while charting a course for the future of additive. At networking events, new connections were forged. For the first time, the SME AM Awards and TCT Awards joined forces for an unforgettable evening of AM celebration and recognition.

Event Features

RAPID + TCT Exhibits

Exhibits

See 450+ 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.

Conference

Conference

This year the RAPID + TCT Conference features 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.

SME Floor at RAPID+TCT

Showcases

Discover three specialized showcases designed to help you find the right solutions, faster—whether you're sourcing for suppliers who understand aerospace and defense, exploring breakthrough healthcare applications, scouting disruptive startups, or seeking local AM service providers. These curated zones bring focus to the show floor, connecting you directly with the innovators, technologies, and partners most relevant to your manufacturing challenges.

The Rapid + TCT Experience

450

Technology Innovators

200

Expert Speakers

160

Conference Presentations

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