For the first time, RAPID + TCT is traveling to New England! The region, and Boston in particular, rich with manufacturing power, especially within the Additive Manufacturing (AM) ecosystem. Also known as the Athens of America, Boston’s storied academic impact has left its mark on additive, which owes many of its breakthroughs to MIT research. With Boston as the backdrop, North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event will be enriched by engineering practitioners on the cutting edge of the craft.
New England Quick Facts
- 755,000 + Workers: New England is currently home to 19,784 manufacturers employing 755,053 workers, with Massachusetts boasting the largest share of the region. Source
- $132.5 Billion Manufacturing GDP: The manufacturing sector contributed $132.5 billion to New England's gross domestic product in 2024, underscoring its vital role in the regional economy. Source
- Booming Exports: Machinery manufacturing represented New England’s #1 export by trade dollar value in 2024, with 3.7% coming from Massachusetts alone, 7th in the USA. Source
Home to AM Innovation: Many of the nation’s most innovative suppliers of AM equipment have prominent facilities in the region, like NanoDimension, 6K, Formlabs, and Rapid Liquid Print, BigRep, VulcanFOrms just to name a few. Don’t miss your chance to experience their most immersive interactive exhibits to date!
Healthcare & Beyond: Boston is known globally for its groundbreaking hospitals and the researchers and engineers who service them – pushing the boundaries of AM-enabled medical marvels. But in New England you’ll also find powerhouse manufacturing verticals including machinery manufacturing, electronic products, transportation equipment and sporting goods.
RAPID + TCT 2026: Join us in Boston for the the third stop of RAPID + TCT’s North American Tour and the next level of 3D printing solutions, advancements, and collaboration.
