Event Overview:

SME and owner of the TCT Group, Rapid News Publications Ltd, are teaming up to produce the annual RAPID event starting in 2017. The new event, to be renamed RAPID + TCT, is set to be the destination event for those who provide technology and for those who need to understand, explore and adopt 3D printing, additive manufacturing, 3D scanning, CAD/CAE, metrology and inspection technologies.

Attendee Information:

Top 5 Reasons to Attend

1. Learn how to use 3D technologies to reduce time to market, produce stronger and lighter parts, improve efficiency, reduce waste, and create complex geometries.
2. Consult with industry experts before you make equipment decisions.
3. Visit 300+ 3D technology providers in one room and see groundbreaking product launches.
4. Network with the most experienced and influential community in 3D manufacturing and see how they’re addressing challenges.
5. Discover the latest processes, applications, materials, and research in additive manufacturing at the conference, with over 150 presentations.

Who attends RAPID + TCT?

• Corporate executives and business owners
• Product design and research & development professionals
• Design engineers
• Manufacturing engineers and managers
• Software developers
• Investors and entrepreneurs

Exhibitor Information:

Thousands of manufacturing professionals attend RAPID + TCT every year because they know they’ll find the innovative solutions they need to compete successfully.

If you want to be seen by the most important decision makers in additive manufacturing, RAPID + TCT is the only place in North America where you can interact with all of the key 3D technology influencers under one roof.

About SME:

SME is an organization for individuals, students, educators and companies involved in all facets of manufacturing. Founded in 1932, it is dedicated to advancing and educating the manufacturing industry. This is accomplished through a variety of tactics and outlets including events, media, membership, training and development, and an education foundation. SME focuses its efforts on several areas of manufacturing: aerospace and defense, energy, medical and motorized vehicles.