Event Features

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.

Colocation. Community. Collaboration.

Conference
This year the RAPID + TCT Conference features more than more than 140+ 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.

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.

Keynote Series: Executive Perspectives
Gain unparalleled access to the minds shaping the global additive manufacturing landscape. Join us each morning as we kick off RAPID + TCT with our inaugural Executive Perspectives Panel discussions. Meet four industry luminaries each day as they tackle your biggest AM questions. Hear about innovative trends, industry evolution along with the greatest opportunities and challenges for the future of AM. Presented daily at 8:30 am and 1:00 pm on the Main Stage.

AM Service Providers Pavillion
Don’t have access to an industrial 3D printer, but need to harness its advantages? Discover how AM service providers can help increase efficiency and address the pain points of your projects. Gain access to cutting-edge AM without the overhead, allowing you to scale production as needed while controlling costs.

SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030
Join us at the new SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030, a transformative experience designed to empower manufacturers in tackling today's critical workforce challenges. This immersive destination offers a unique opportunity to assess, explore, and connect with solutions designed to unlock human potential.

SME Additive Manufacturing Awards Ceremony
The AM Industry Achievement Award, Aubin AM Case Study Award, AM Start-Up Technology Award, AM Production Club, AM Pitchfest winner, and Digital Manufacturing Challenge Award were presented at RAPID + TCT 2025.

The Discovery Zone

Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAMF) Review Course & Exam
This one-day program includes a review course covering the foundations of additive manufacturing, followed by the Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAMF) exam. The review course and certification are ideal for individuals working in or seeking to work in additive manufacturing roles in automotive, aerospace, and medical equipment.
RAPID + TCT 2025
On April 8-10, 2025, RAPID + TCT roared into the Motor City! 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 the returning Executive Perspectives Keynote Series, and over 125 hours of educational content. The expansive show floor showcased over 500 exhibiting companies’ latest advancements. Start planning your trip to Boston to experience North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event in April, 2026!