About this expo
RAPID + TCT serves as North America's premier event for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing. It highlights the critical role of these technologies in enabling industries to develop, test, refine, and manufacture new products at an accelerated and more cost-effective pace. The event takes place annually at Huntington Place in Detroit, MI.
The exhibition floor, which featured over 400 product and service providers in 2026, offers a platform for companies to showcase their latest innovations. Exhibitors gain significant opportunities to enhance brand visibility, secure new contracts, forge lasting industry connections, and introduce new technologies to a qualified audience. The event facilitates lead generation and meaningful networking both during and around the exhibition dates.
Attendees include engineers, product leaders, manufacturers, and decision-makers, particularly those with purchasing power in supplies, products, and services related to additive manufacturing. The comprehensive conference program, featuring over 100 industry leaders, presented more than 160 technical presentations across 9 tracks in 2026, covering areas such as Aerospace, Defense, Healthcare, and Materials Development. Concurrent events like the Executive Perspectives Keynote Series and AM Community Networking Events further enrich the experience.
Highlights
5 items- North America's largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event.
- Over 400 product and service providers (2026).
- Over 160 technical presentations (2026).
- AUMA listed.
- Held at Huntington Place, Detroit.
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does RAPID + TCT 2027 take place?+
RAPID + TCT 2027 will be held from April 13 to April 15, 2027, at Huntington Place in Detroit, United States.
Who organizes RAPID + TCT?+
RAPID + TCT is produced by SME and Rapid News Publications Ltd. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is a key organizer.
What industries and products are covered at RAPID + TCT?+
The event covers additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing. The conference program addresses sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Healthcare, Transportation, Energy, Consumer Products, Process Development, Materials Development, and Essential AM.
How can I attend or exhibit at RAPID + TCT?+
The event targets engineers, product leaders, manufacturers, and decision-makers. Exhibitors can boost brand visibility, capture new contracts, build industry connections, and launch new technology to a qualified audience.