The RAPID + TCT North American tour continues. This yr, the occasion heads again to Detroit, a historic powerhouse of US manufacturing, and brings with it the most important RAPID + TCT convention so far, elevated networking alternatives throughout aerospace, protection and mobility, and naturally, the most recent in additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing applied sciences. Right here, we deliver you a primary take a look at what you possibly can anticipate to see throughout the present flooring, eight convention tracks, and extra in Motor Metropolis.
RAPID + TCT 2025 at a look:
- April 8-10, 2025 at Huntington Place Detroit, MI
- Over 300 main audio system
- Over 150 hours of instructional content material
- Keynote sequence: Every day Govt Views
- Over 400 exhibiting corporations
- Co-location with three U.S. manufacturing occasions
Register now for RAPID + TCT 2025
The Convention
With eight tracks and greater than 140 technical displays, the RAPID + TCT Convention will current its largest convention ever. Handpicked in collaboration with our RAPID + TCT Occasion Advisors, it’s going to characteristic thought-provoking displays from {industry} leaders like Ford, Siemens Power, Stratasys, BlueForge Alliance, the U.S. Navy, Ricoh USA 3D for Healthcare, DMG Mori and plenty of extra. Right here, TCT’s Head of Content material Laura Griffiths, Group Content material Supervisor Sam Davies, and Convention Supervisor Lu Tikrity share their picks from the line-up, and quiz some choose audio system.
Lu’s convention picks
- Medtronic Panel: Imaginative and prescient to Validation, AM Enterprise Instances in Med Machine & Life Sciences
Scott Tuominen, Senior Principal Design Technician, Medtronic | Steve Lewis, World Senior Product Supervisor, Thermo Fisher | Dani Mason VP Gross sales & Advertising, B9Creations
April 10 | 10:00 – 11:00 | Room 414 AB
- Automotive Launch and PPAP Issues for Additive Manufacturing
Brennon White, Technical Specialist – Additive Mfg Product Functions, and Anthony Zimmerman, GMNA – US Provider High quality Engineer, Normal Motors
April 9 | 10:00 – 10:30 | Room 430 A
- Information-Centric Machine Studying for Floor Roughness in Laser Powder Mattress Fusion
Mihaela Vlasea PhD, Affiliate Professor, Multi-scale Additive Manufacturing Laboratory, and Jigar Patel, PhD Candidate, College of Waterloo
April 10 | 10:00 – 10:30 | Room 430A
Speaker Q&A | How COBRA Modified the Sport by Creating the LIMIT3D Irons
RYAN ROACH | Director of Innovation at Cobra Golf
April 10 | 11:00 – 11:30 | Room 413A
TCT: Inform us what you’re presenting at RAPID + TCT this yr?
RR: Our crew at Cobra is pioneering the usage of additive manufacturing within the golf tools {industry} – not only for prototyping however to make sport altering industrial merchandise. I’ll be speaking this yr about how Cobra is leveraging additive manufacturing and computational design to disrupt the golf tools {industry}, highlighting the launch of our first ever 3D printed iron set in June of 2024. I’ll clarify how the response to that restricted version launch emboldened our firm to show that second into an even bigger disruption by scaling manufacturing for the launch of an inline mannequin, which Cobra launched into the market earlier this yr, solely 9 months after the preliminary launch. I’ll talk about how Cobra was in a position to make this attainable and the challenges that come together with scaling manufacturing. And I’ll present particulars about how Cobra Golf is making the most of distinctive alternatives within the golf tools house which might be made attainable by additive manufacturing.
TCT: Who ought to attend this speak?
RR: You must attend my presentation in case you are desirous about studying why additive manufacturing is such a superb match for golf, and to listen to the small print of how a premium, consumer-facing, performance-based additive utility was created and delivered to the market efficiently.
TCT: What’s one factor about additive manufacturing you would like extra folks knew about?
RR: I want that the understanding and belief of additive manufacturing would get to a degree the place non-technical folks aren’t frightened of it, and technical folks don’t dismiss AM as inferior to extra established processes with out giving it a good shake.
TCT: What’s the largest problem dealing with the AM {industry} in 2025?
RR: The most important problem dealing with the additive {industry} in 2025 (and past) goes mainstream. Consciousness and training about AM know-how outdoors of the additive neighborhood wants to extend for it to be taken severely in client merchandise. Moreover, the present price/pricing panorama in AM makes it tough for the adoption of significant industrial enterprise circumstances. Lastly, the barrier to entry that forestalls a person’s exploration of AM from turning right into a viable AM pushed enterprise case must be damaged down by OEMs assembly potential finish use corporations nearer to the place they’re, by displaying them after which supporting them via the method.
Laura’s Convention Picks
- Demonstrating Harm Resistance and Low Vibration of Laser Powder Mattress Fused Blades
Onome Scott-Emuakpor, CEO and founder, Hyphen Improvements LLC
April 8 | 10:30 – 11:00 | Room 410 B
- The Use of 3D-printed Anatomical Fashions in Breast Most cancers Surgical procedure and Surgeon Collaboration
Maggie Lashutka, Biomedical Engineer, AM, Ricoh USA 3D for Healthcare
April 8 | 15:00 – 15:30 | Room 413 A
- Design and Validation of Check Constructions for House Additive Manufacturing
Chelsea O’Donnell, Analysis Assistant, Purdue College
April 9 | 11:00 – 11:30 | Room 410 A
Speaker Q&A | Boeing Baseline Delta Qualification Program
MOHAMMAD REZA NEMATOLLAHI PHD | Supplies and Processes Engineer, The Boeing Firm
April 8 | 14:00 – 14:30 | 410 A
TCT: What’s going to you be presenting at RAPID + TCT this yr?
MN: I shall be discussing the teachings realized from the qualification processes of laser powder mattress fusion (L-PBF) machines developed throughout the America Makes Delta Qual program. Particularly, I’ll cowl what’s required for delta qualification when transitioning to a brand new machine kind. The presentation will embody a qualification framework, varied comparability knowledge charts for coupons produced utilizing the EOS M290 and Renishaw 500Q printers, in addition to insights into the challenges confronted in the course of the qualification course of.
TCT: Who ought to attend this speak?
MN: This speak shall be significantly helpful for people desirous about making use of stringent aerospace specs and necessities, particularly the SAE AMS framework, for the qualification of L-PBF processes to attain a hard and fast and steady course of. Moreover, it is going to be priceless for anybody seeking to standardize delta qualification approaches when adjustments in additive manufacturing processes happen.
TCT: What’s one factor about additive manufacturing you would like extra folks knew?
MN: Many early adopters of additive manufacturing don’t require a “excellent” AM resolution. What is important is establishing a hard and fast and steady course of that may produce constant and predictable materials properties that meet the particular necessities of the half or utility.
TCT: What’s the largest problem dealing with the AM {industry} in 2025?
MN: The challenges dealing with the additive manufacturing {industry} can range relying on the applying and sector. Nonetheless, I might categorize these challenges into three important areas: An overabundance of proprietary methods working within the background, which limits direct entry for auditing, recording, and conducting statistical course of management. Inadequate course of documentation, which hinders the institution of complete course of management paperwork. An absence of fabric property datasets (e.g., allowables) for varied processes and supplies, coupled with the excessive prices related to producing such datasets.
Sam’s convention picks
- Upcycling-enabled Metallic Additive Manufacturing for Automotive Functions
Nanzhu Zhao | Supervisor, Nissan
April 8 | 10:30 – 11:00 | Room 430 A
- Fast Fabrication of Mesoscale Constructions Utilizing Nozzle-assisted Steady Printing (NCP)
Ketki Lichade | Assistant Professor, College at Buffalo & Mohammed Gayasuddin Shaik, Pupil/Researcher, College at Buffalo
April 8 | 11.30-12:00 | Room 413 A
- Biomimetic Innovation: Nature-inspired Options for Subsequent-generation Product Design
Matthew Shomper | Principal Engineer, Not a Robotic Engineering
April 9 | 14:30-15:00 | Room 414 AB
Speaker Q&A | From Waste Stream to 3D Printing: Modern Approaches to Sustainable Materials Improvement
RAMONA FAYAZFAR | Professor, Ontario Tech College
April 10 | 11:30 – 12:00 | Room 412 AB
TCT: Who ought to attend this speak?
RF: Anybody captivated with leveraging supplies science and 3D printing to develop eco-friendly options will profit from this session. If you’re working towards a greener future—whether or not in additive manufacturing, supplies growth, recycling, or policymaking—this presentation will present priceless insights into how cutting-edge analysis is reworking plastic and biomass waste into high-performance, sustainable supplies. Attendees will acquire a deeper understanding of how reprocessing and reinforcement methods can drive round financial system ideas whereas lowering environmental affect.
TCT: What’s one factor about additive you would like extra folks knew about?
RF: One factor I want extra folks knew about additive manufacturing is that sustainability should be at its core. You possibly can’t simply manufacture with out contemplating the environmental affect—each materials selection and manufacturing methodology impacts our planet, ecosystems, and even human well being. Because the director of E-CAM, my analysis is devoted to driving transformative improvements in sustainable supplies and superior manufacturing to foster a greener, more healthy future. My imaginative and prescient is to create a world the place eco-friendly supplies and leading edge manufacturing work in synergy, addressing essential challenges throughout industries—from lowering waste in building to enabling life-saving medical developments. Additive manufacturing has the ability to revolutionize industries, however provided that we combine sustainable practices at each stage.
TCT: What’s the largest problem dealing with the AM {industry} in 2025?
RF: The most important problem dealing with the additive manufacturing {industry} in 2025 is the pressing want for sustainable, high-performance supplies that steadiness environmental accountability with industrial scalability. Whereas AM provides unimaginable design freedom and effectivity, the {industry} should shift away from resource-intensive supplies and embrace round options—recycled, bio-based, and carbon-negative options. Overcoming materials limitations, making certain regulatory compliance, and integrating sustainable practices throughout the availability chain shall be key to driving AM’s long-term affect in a greener, extra resilient future.
Occasion options
Govt Views
RAPID + TCT’s keynote sequence returns for 2025 with new audio system and new views. Every day the Fundamental Stage will host morning and afternoon conversations with C-level figures from additive OEMs and end-users that can go deep into the challenges dealing with the {industry} at the moment and the experiences of actual AM adopters.
Tuesday AM
Panel moderated by Todd Grimm, T.A. Grimm & Associates
- Yoav Zeif | CEO at Stratasys
- Brigitte de Vet-Veithen | CEO at Materialise
- Nick Graham | Chief Income Officer at Formlabs
- Glynn Fletcher | President at EOS
Tuesday PM
Panel moderated by Joris Peels, 3Dprint.com
- Jonathan Dankenbring | Supervisor, Prototype Manufacturing at Rivian
- Kory Drake | Design Engineer at Arrow McLaren IndyCar
- Tamas Havar | Principal Engineer at Gulfstream
- Jonathan Morris | Professor of Radiology, Adjunct Professor Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology & Anatomy Guide at Mayo Clinic
Wednesday AM
Panel moderated by Laura Griffiths, TCT Journal
- Jeffrey Graves | President and CEO at 3D Programs
- Patrick Treacy | Founder and CEO at Onkos Surgical
- Nick Estock | Deputy Chief Govt Officer at AddUp
- John Davidson | President at ACUITY
Wednesday PM
Panel moderated by Steve Plumb, SME
- Terry Wohlers | Distinguished Fellow of Superior Manufacturing at Wohlers Associates
- Shannon VanDeren | President & Chief Govt Officer at AMUG
- John Wilczynski | Govt Director at America Makes
- Mark Burnham | Director of Coverage at AM Coalition
Thursday AM
Panel moderated by Todd Grimm, T.A. Grimm & Associates
- Rajeev Kulkarni | Chief Technique Officer at Axtra3D
- Jeff DeGrange | Chief Commerical Officer at Unattainable Objects
- Alex Moñino | Senior Vice President & Normal Supervisor at HP
- Nils Niemeyer | Normal Supervisor at DMG Mori
Co-located occasions
This yr, Huntington Place shall be residence to not simply RAPID + TCT but additionally three vital co-located occasions ― the World Congress Expertise (WCX), AeroDef Manufacturing, and America Makes’ Spring Technical Evaluate and Change (TRX).
WCX is produced by SAE Worldwide and is North America’s largest technical mobility occasion. AeroDef Manufacturing, offered by SME, concentrates on developments throughout the aerospace and protection {industry}. With the addition of TRX, organisers SME and America Makes stated they’re strengthening their present partnership by bringing these occasions collectively to ‘to drive the exploration and development of next-generation AM’.
By becoming a member of these occasions, RAPID + TCT goals to achieve new manufacturing professionals with the transformational potentialities of AM and create alternatives for elevated networking and knowledge alternate.
Exhibitor highlight
GRAVITY FREE MANUFACTURING MACHINE LAUNCH
Fast Liquid Print (RLP) shall be unveiling its new Levity Machine at RAPID + TCT 2025, permitting clients to deliver RLP’s patented Gravity Free Manufacturing into their services. The corporate says Gravity Free Manufacturing know-how is safer, quicker, and ‘extra relevant than different 3D printing and injection molding applied sciences.’ The distinctive course of requires no help buildings and makes use of high-grade silicone. Up to now, RLP’s service bureau has labored with purchasers throughout a variety of industries to supply giant scale gaskets, prosthetics, inflatables, and extra. The Levity Machine will begin transport in 2026 and RAPID + TCT attendees can be part of the unique waitlist on RLP’s sales space. RAPID LIQUID PRINT | #2541
MID-SIZED CERAMICS WITH LITHOZ’S BIGGEST MACHINE YET
Lithoz shall be showcasing the way forward for mid-sized ceramic printing at RAPID+TCT. Guests will be capable of see components printed on the CeraFab S320, the most recent Lithoz 3D printer designed for the utmost capability serial manufacturing of mid-sized technical ceramics. With a 5x bigger construct platform than its flagship S65 system, it permits high-precision manufacturing at scale. Lithoz shall be presenting ‘breakthrough’ purposes, together with 20 ALD ring segments on one construct platform by Alumina Programs, ceramic filter membranes for lithium extraction by Evove and next-generation med-tech parts. LITHOZ | #3415
DISCOVER LARGE SCALE LASER METAL POWDER DED
NIDEC Machine Software America is inviting guests to discover its LAMDA laser DED know-how. The corporate believes it provides a number of distinctive capabilities, together with titanium and aluminum printing in open air, AIpowered soften pool monitoring, and multi-material gradient deposition. Guests will be capable of see firsthand its compact nozzle design and find out how NIDEC handles numerous supplies like aluminum, Inconel, and extra. Constructed on its intensive machine software experience, NIDEC makes a speciality of delivering large-scale options and has delivered methods as much as 5,000 x 2,500 x 1,600 mm. NIDEC Machine Software America | #3451
LITHOGRAPHY-BASED METAL MANUFACTURING
Incus makes a speciality of Lithographybased Metallic Manufacturing (LMM), a complicated know-how for producing high-quality metallic components with intricate particulars and wonderful floor finishes. The method combines the pliability of 3D printing with industrial requirements, utilizing photopolymerization to form inexperienced components which might be sintered into dense metallic parts. The corporate shall be presenting its Hammer Evo35, optimized for growth and small-batch manufacturing, and the Hammer Pro40, designed for scalable industrial manufacturing, with purposes throughout varied industries. INCUS | #3413
NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT OF SOLUKON’S LARGEST DEPOWDERING SYSTEM YET
Solukon will presents its newest development in automated depowdering, the SFM-AT1500-S, designed for extra-large and heavy components like rocket engines as much as 1500 mm tall and 2100 kg. The North American premier of the SFM-AT1500-S shall be offered with a machine demonstrator in actual measurement. Moreover, the SFM-AT350-E depowdering system with ultrasonic excitation shall be displayed. Ultrasonic excitation works in an ultra-high frequency vary and is electronically managed for extremely environment friendly half cleansing. It’s usually used for extra delicate components with tremendous buildings or inner channels. SOLUKON | #2127
FOSTERING DIGITAL-FIRST MINDSETS
Mission DIAMOnD (Distributed, Impartial, Agile Manufacturing on Demand) is an initiative by Automation Alley, funded by Oakland County, MI aiming to revolutionize manufacturing via the creation of the most important 3D printing community in america. This mission supplies small and medium-sized producers and tech corporations with state-of-the-art 3D printers, complete coaching, and entry to a safe community. Contributors profit from enhanced manufacturing capabilities, permitting them to collaborate on bigger orders and diversify provide chains. Guests can find out how the initiative is fostering the adoption of a digital-first mindset throughout Michigan’s manufacturing panorama. AUTOMATION ALLEY | #3436
MEET ULTIMAKER’S FASTEST MACHINE TO DATE
UltiMaker will showcase its superior 3D printing ecosystem, together with the lately launched UltiMaker S8 and the brand new Cura Cloud on Digital Manufacturing facility. Guests will expertise the ability of the Issue 4 for mild industrial purposes and the UltiMaker S8, designed as one of many quickest and most versatile skilled options in the marketplace. Additionally demoed shall be Digital Manufacturing facility, up to date with new options that allow a safe and straightforward resolution for patrons to slice prints, handle print jobs, and ship information to the printer, multi functional platform, streamlining the 3D printing course of and making certain a smoother workflow. ULTIMAKER | #1244
AM-ENABLED FUTURE-READY SUPPLY CHAINS
Mosaic is on a mission to reshape provide chains with scalable additive manufacturing. Based in 2014 and headquartered in Toronto, its factory-connected merchandise scale back whole price per half by combining dependable automation with clever software program for enhanced, lightsout manufacturing. As a strategic accomplice, Mosaic says it accelerates the deployment of digital on-demand stock methods, simplifying operations, minimizing labor, and bettering responsiveness to market calls for. It believes its patented 3D printing know-how supplies a big edge over conventional strategies for a extra streamlined and sustainable future. MOSAIC MANUFACTURING | #2937
LC TITAN GETS ITS US DEBUT
Following its UK debut ultimately yr’s TCT 3Sixty, UK-based producer Photocentric is displaying its large-format Liquid Crystal Titan within the US for the primary time. Believed to be the world’s largest LCD 3D printer, the Titan makes use of a 32-inch 8K high-resolution LCD display screen and provides a construct quantity of 695 x 385 x 1200mm. The LC Titan’s options embody a pixel pitch of 91 microns and print speeds as much as 86 mm per hour. PHOTOCENTRIC | #1127
LIVE 360⁰ 3D SCANNING
KEYENCE shall be offering stay demos of its 3D scanner and measurement options, which permit customers to rapidly and simply develop highresolution 3D scans of objects to be used in speedy prototyping and reverse engineering purposes. Its merchandise can generate full 360⁰ scans of a component, convert on to CAD, and carry out correct measurements with no programming required. KEYENCE | #1416
GO GREEN LASER
Addireen makes a speciality of inexperienced laser metallic 3D printing, providing each printers and printing companies. In comparison with infrared lasers, the corporate says its inexperienced lasers present 10 instances increased absorption when printing copper, delivering larger efficiency for extremely reflective and refractory metals. Addireen’s product lineup consists of the M100G, M160G, M350G, and M660G, with optionally available laser powers of 500W, 700W, and 1000W, and a most print top of 1.2m. The corporate says its inexperienced lasers guarantee finer particulars, decreased spatter, and enhanced effectivity. ADDIREEN | #3601
NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE AND HIGH TEMP MATERIALS
The Cubic Ink crew of ALTANA New Applied sciences GmbH, a part of the German chemical firm ALTANA AG, says it’s wanting ahead to exchanging concepts with clients and guests at this yr’s occasion. The crew will current supplies from its Excessive-Efficiency sequence such because the HighPerformance 4-4800 VP with wonderful affect power, a fabric from the Excessive Temperature household such because the Excessive Temperature 200 VP with an HDT A worth > 300°C in addition to merchandise for the injection molding sector with the water-soluble mould materials. CUBIC INK | #1946
EXPERIENCE END-TO-END INDUSTRIALIZATION OF METAL AM
The Nikon Superior Manufacturing sales space at RAPID + TCT shall be a collaboration with Nikon SLM Options and Nikon Metrology Inc., highlighting the industrialization and scaling of metallic additive manufacturing (AM). Guests will expertise Nikon SLM Options’ industry-leading L-PBF methods, together with the NXG XII 600, SLM 280, and SLM 500, that are driving next-generation manufacturing in aviation, house, protection, and marine purposes. The sales space may even reveal DED options for automotive manufacturing mildew restore utilizing the Lasermeister LM300A and SB100, alongside superior X-ray methods and inspection companies for quality-critical industries, comparable to aerospace, automotive and medical gadgets. This exhibit reinforces Nikon’s dedication to end-to-end AM options, accelerating adoption and industrial-scale manufacturing. NIKON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING | #3008
ENSURING AM SAFETY
Since 1983, Tiger-Vac has been making certain the security of employees world wide with the design and manufacture of third-party legally licensed explosion proof industrial vacuum methods. It provides a number of moveable vacuum and dirt assortment methods for a variety of AM purposes, together with construct chamber/print mattress powder restoration, built-in assortment for airborne mud throughout depowdering course of, flamable mud restoration, reactive metallic powder restoration, and reclamation and reuse of powders. Its technical workers shall be available to assist guests discover the proper resolution for his or her AM utility. TIGER VAC | #2647
A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR 3D PRINTING
MatterHackers provides the bottom costs out there on hundreds of 3D printers from main manufacturers, 2000+ sorts of supplies, and customized digital and in-person coaching and tech help options. Described as a one-stop store for digital manufacturing tools and supplies, skilled growth, and dependable tech help, MatterHackers shall be internet hosting a giveaway on its sales space. Go to to seek out out extra. MATTERHACKERS | #1944
BLT TO SHOWCASE OPPOAPPROVED TECH
Recent off the again of its largest exhibit at TCT Asia, Vibrant Laser Applied sciences (BLT) shall be bringing its metallic additive manufacturing capabilities to Detroit. The China-based AM firm lately shared how its laser powder mattress fusion know-how was used contained in the OPPO Discover N5 to create the flexion hinge and halve the element’s thickness from 0.3mm to 0.15mm. BRIGHT LASER TECHNOLOGIES | #3331
EOS’S NEXT GEN POLYMER PRINTING
As you may need seen in our current cowl story, EOS shall be highlighting the brand new EOS P3 NEXT polymer additive manufacturing (AM) system, alongside its intensive portfolio of metallic AM methods and supplies, the most recent AMCM M8K construct and know-how developments, and new course of innovation options. EOS engineering specialists may even be on the EOS sales space all through the present to debate the very best options and techniques for scaling your AM manufacturing. EOS | #2513
LINDE’S ATOMIZATION TEST BENCH
Linde has developed a complicated atomization check bench to check fuel buildings and their affect on powder morphology. These insights will help speed up and optimize the event of AM powders. Specifically tailored home windows, lighting, high-speed cameras and schlieren imaging permit for surveillance and knowledge seize of every change of fuel parameters. The parameters to be assessed embody all nozzle sorts, fuel kind, fuel move, strain and temperature, with the atomizer in a position to quickly change over to investigate a whole lot of combos. LINDE | #3427
AI-POWERED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Aibuild is making LFAM much more accessible by delivering enhanced efficiency and new capabilities throughout AM applied sciences. Promising ‘extra confidence, extra automation, fewer failures’, the UK-founded firm is debuting its newest evaluation instruments and introducing extra AI help at RAPID + TCT. Guests will be capable of see stay demos and expertise large bulletins for each metals and polymers. The corporate lately opened its new US headquarters in San Francisco, an ‘necessary milestone’ that can function an R&D and collaboration hub for patrons in North America. AIBUILD | #3137
SEE MATERIALISE’S LATEST SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
Materialise plans on showcasing its newest improvements in AM software program, together with Magics’ latest options, CO-AM Software program Platform, and e-Stage for Metallic+, and the way it could make a distinction in manufacturing by streamlining workflows, bettering effectivity, and driving manufacturing scalability. Materialise specialists shall be out there to debate how automation and seamless integration elevate your manufacturing processes, and the way its 3D printing applied sciences can “flip complexity into simplicity.” MATERIALISE | #2825
