Real Stories, Collective Impact
Why RAPID + TCT is a Must-Attend Event in Additive Manufacturing (AM)
The real power of RAPID + TCT is in the collective knowledge and shared experiences of the thought leaders, additive minds, and innovators who gather year over year. The annual heavyweight lineup of industry leaders, passionate professionals, and technology trendsetters continue to lead the industry forward into uncharted, yet game-changing territory.
Go beyond the technology and hear from the real voices of RAPID + TCT – considered some of the event’s most passionate attendees and exhibitors. Are you still on the fence? Not sure whether this event is a good fit for you? Don’t just take our word for it – take theirs.
Introducing Our RAPID + Me Ambassadors!
Nick Estock
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, AddUp
RAPID + TCT really represents an entire value chain, the entire solution. Even if you're not in aerospace or medical that's broadly adopted this technology, and you're in the energy sector, you're in tooling, or you're in general manufacturing - this is the place you have to come. It’s the one event that I look forward to every year, to see my friends, see colleagues, see new customers, and forge new partnerships.
Alex Monino
Senior Vice President of Personalization and 3D Printing, HP
Additive Manufacturing can help industries solve a lot of issues to make your overall business more efficient, more resilient and get products out there faster. For customers that have little exposure to additive manufacturing, I think an event like RAPID + TCT will help them see how other peers in their industry and other industries have benefited from the adoption of additive.
Sherri Monroe
Executive Director, Additive Manufacturing Green Trade Association (AMGTA)
The reality is, if you're waiting to see what's going to happen in additive manufacturing, and then dive in, you're going to be way behind the curve. RAPID + TCT gives us an opportunity to understand the technologies and really see how they can be applied, not only within an organization, but around the world.
Alex Richard
General Manager, DMG MORI Additive Solutions
We really see the future of manufacturing as taking a lot of individual tools that we have in our tool belt and starting to combine those into a single platform that can meet the demands of manufacturing in the future. RAPID + TCT is helping to grow the industry by just continuing to create exposure to the technology
Daniel Adams, PhD
Vice President 3D Printing, Henkel Adhesive Technologies
Additive Manufacturing is here to stay. It will be growing over the coming years and take over an increasing share in the world of manufacturing. RAPID + TCT showcases all the opportunities out there, all the technologies, all the innovations and all of the applications. We go to RAPID + TCT to learn, to collaborate and to innovate.
Fried Vancrean
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Materialise
RAPID + TCT reinforces what we value most at Materialise. That is collaboration and customer intimacy. To make additive manufacturing successful, there needs to be collaboration between multiple parties from the manufacturing industry. RAPID + TCT really has a unique combination of both, a strong conference, and an extensive trade show.
Tuan TranPham
President of Americas and Asia Pacific, Anisoprint
“The world is changing. The 4th industrial revolution is around the corner. Just look at the floor plan of RAPID + TCT every year and you can see the changes in the industry, and where it’s going. There is something for everyone.”
Ryan Roach
Director of Innovation, Cobra Puma Golf
“We feel that RAPID + TCT is the place to go to make sure we have our finger on the pulse where this industry is going. We jump started our journey with additive using RAPID + TCT as the starting point. Since that time [the event] has spurred us on to new ideas and new relationships.”
Joel Telling
Host & Owner, 3DPrintingNerd
“When you attend RAPID + TCT, you get a sense of what is going to happen in the future. You’re going to see companies that are going to be wholly responsible for sending the human species to the stars. Go to RAPID + TCT because you’re going to see great technology and you’re going to see a lot of people that really want to share in this passion for additive.”
Andrew Snow
Senior Vice President, EOS
“Additive Manufacturing brings an element of freedom of creation. It allows you to think out of the box, to get away from traditional manufacturing constraints and allows processes and geometries to be more efficient, more cost effective and more sustainable.”
LJ Holmes
Executive Director, Center of Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
I think if you look at additive manufacturing in the future, manufacturing at the point of need or expeditionary manufacturing, is going to be very important for disaster relief, developing nations. It's important for academics, whether they're faculty, staff, or researchers to attend RAPID + TCT because of the technical knowledge sharing that happens during the conference and on the expo floor.
Duncan Wood
CEO, Rapid News Group
Chairman, VNU Rapid News Company
RAPID + TCT has always been and will continue to be the most important event in North America. It is the only place to launch new technology to a qualified audience, enhance brand visibility, and build invaluable connections.
Shannon Van Deren
President, AMUG
President, Layered Manufacturing and Consulting
RAPID + TCT meets you where you're at. You may be a longtime user of additive, or you may just be launching your journey into discovering and learning about additive. Sharing time with industry enthusiasts will surely offer inspiration and understanding.
Nils Niemeyer
General Manager, DMG MORI Additive Solutions
What's important for us at RAPID + TCT is that it's where we get feedback from the market. We find out what the requirements are today and for the future, and that goes immediately into the development of any new platforms and technologies.
Bradley Rothenberg
CEO and Founder, nTop
RAPID + TCT is all about the people: connecting with customers, seeing the innovative work they're doing with our software, and exploring all that’s made possible with the latest manufacturing technology across the show floor.
Ric Fulop
CEO, Desktop Metal
RAPID + TCT is a pillar event within the AM community, which is why we launched our company there in 2017 and we are launching an important new product this year. We’re excited to be part of the ‘North American Tour’ and to host RAPID 2026 in our hometown of Boston.
Avi Reichental
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Nexa3D
The Additive Manufacturing industry needs to realize that AI is one of our greatest tools for sustainability, scalability, profitability, and progress. Join Nexa3D at RAPID + TCT and let’s continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.
Dr. Melissa Orme
Vice President of Additive Manufacturing
The Boeing Company
What sets RAPID + TCT apart is its inclusive, multidisciplinary focus…from aerospace and defense to medical, automotive, oil and gas, heavy industry, and consumer products. It’s impactful to hear emerging trends from industry leaders.
John Wilczynski
Executive Director, America Makes
Expanding the RAPID + TCT North American Tour to new locations is a strategic move for fostering growth and engagement within the manufacturing community. The event is an opportunity to build connections that can lead to valuable partnerships, knowledge sharing, and business opportunities.
Nora Toure
Founder, Women in 3D Printing
RAPID + TCT is unique in many ways. It has become one of the most important yearly meetings for Women in 3D Printing, where we connect with the industry from North America and beyond.
Shai Terem
CEO, Markforged
RAPID + TCT has evolved along with the industry from showcasing rapid prototyping to now showcasing real production-ready parts. Together, the industry needs to move into mainstream adoption, and RAPID + TCT combines the right locations with the right industry segment focus to accomplish that goal.
Jeffrey Graves
President and CEO, 3D Systems
RAPID + TCT provides us with the invaluable opportunity to engage with our customers, suppliers, and colleagues, unveil cutting-edge technologies, and delve into conversations to stay current on trends that are relevant to all of us.
Yoav Zeif, PhD
CEO, Stratasys
RAPID + TCT presents a fantastic opportunity for manufacturers to explore how to leverage the power of additive manufacturing to transform their business. At Stratasys, we’re excited to collaborate with customers and partners at this event, showcasing how our innovation and experience make additive work to solve real-world challenges across various industries.
Mara Hitner
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, MatterHackers
The additive manufacturing industry changes constantly. There are always new people, new solutions, new technology, new use cases. No matter what, you know you’re going to see it firsthand at RAPID + TCT—which is why you have to be there.
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Experience the Future of AM at
RAPID + TCT
Additive manufacturing is revolutionizing – everything around us everything we touch, see, hear, drive, fly, and build. For 35 years, SME has gathered the greatest minds in industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing to create RAPID + TCT, a premier event where leaders, startups, and suppliers showcase innovations and solutions. This vibrant hub fosters collaboration and launches products into advanced applications, driving safer travel, longer lives, and faster advancement. Join the pioneers at RAPID + TCT, connect with industry trailblazers, and be part of tomorrow's solutions. Now embarking on a North American tour, RAPID + TCT accelerates the adoption of additive manufacturing across key industries.
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