Events Manufacturing & Industrial

Manufacturing & Industrial

RAPID + TCT 2027

Trade-orientedLarge-scaleIn-personInternational draw
📅 12 April 2027 – 15 April 📍 Huntington Place, Detroit, US ↗ 🏢 SME 🔁 annual

400

Exhibitors

RAPID + TCT is North America's largest and most influential additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event, showcasing groundbreaking 3D technologies, machinery, materials, and specialized software workflows.

Exhibitor mix: Features specific themed pavilions including AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase, StartUp Showcase, and Healthcare Showcase.

Industrial MachineryIndustrial Equipment additive manufacturing3d printingrapid prototypingindustrial manufacturing3d technologiesmaterialssoftware workflows

RAPID + TCT is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — RAPID + TCT 2028 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

Huntington Place

Convention centre · 67,169 m² · 5 halls

A major convention center in downtown Detroit located on the international riverfront. It is the 16th largest in the US, offering 723,000 sq ft of exhibition space, including 623,000 sq ft of contiguous space, and over 100 meeting rooms.

📍 1 Washington Blvd, 48226 Detroit, US

Operated by ASM Global

31 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

SME

Nonprofit · Southfield, United States · Founded 1932

A nonprofit professional association advancing manufacturing technology, professional development, and technical education across North America.

Runs 12 events → LinkedIn ↗ Full portfolio ↗

Why people attend

Buyers attend to source next-generation 3D printing solutions, evaluate advanced manufacturing workflows, network with technology providers, and address precision compliance challenges.

Who attends

Engineersresearcherscorporate executivesand manufacturing professionals specializing in 3D printing and industrial additive manufacturing across aerospacehealthcareand automotive sectors.

Exhibitor categories

Industrial 3D PrintersMaterials Science & Advanced PolymersBinder JettingSLA & SLS TechnologyMulti Jet FusionAutomation & Digital Manufacturing SoftwareLaser Metal AM Systems

Sample matches

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Enterprise SaaS200–500 employeesAmsterdam, NL

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Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

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Speakers

24 speakers at RAPID + TCT

A

Alexandre Donnadieu

Chief Commercial Officer · 3YOURMIND

"AM Emerging Professionals Committee Presents: Strategic Networking for Career Growth in Additive Manufacturing"

additive manufacturingcareer developmentprofessional networking
J

Jennifer Coyne

Director of Programs · The Barnes Global Advisors

"AM Emerging Professionals Committee Presents: Strategic Networking for Career Growth in Additive Manufacturing"

additive manufacturingcareer developmentprofessional networking
L

LJ Holmes

Executive Dir, Advanced Mfg Center · Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

"AM Emerging Professionals Committee Presents: Strategic Networking for Career Growth in Additive Manufacturing"

additive manufacturingcareer developmentprofessional networking
M

Matthew Kelly

VP of Material Processes and Certification · Precision Additive

"AM Emerging Professionals Committee Presents: Strategic Networking for Career Growth in Additive Manufacturing"

additive manufacturingcareer developmentprofessional networking
K

Kevin Czinger

Founder, Lead Inventor and CEO · Divergent Technologies

"Building and Scaling an Industrial Digital Manufacturing System"

digital manufacturingsustainable manufacturingDAPS

Also speaking at Los Angeles Auto Show

T

Terry Wohlers

Head of Advisory Services and Market Intelligence · ASTM International

"AM Industry Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges"

AM industry outlookadditive manufacturing trends
R

Robert Willig

Executive Director & CEO · SME

"AM Industry Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges"

AM industry outlookadditive manufacturing trends
C

Chris Ciuca

Vice President of Programs · SAE International

"AM Industry Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges"

AM industry outlookadditive manufacturing trends
B

Barbara Humpton

President and CEO · Siemens Corporation

"The “Glocal” Future of American Manufacturing"

American manufacturingglocalizationindustrial strategy

Also speaking at ASME Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition

B

Brian Baughman

Manufacturing Chief Engineer · Honeywell Aerospace

"Industrializing Metal Additive: Evolution and Change within Aerospace Manufacturing"

metal additive manufacturingaerospace manufacturingindustrialization
C

Caralynn Collens

CEO · Dimension Inx

"Additive in Medical: Is Reality Catching Up to the Promise?"

medical additive manufacturinghealthcare innovationbioprinting
L

Larry (LJ) R. Holmes Jr.

Executive Director, Advanced Manufacturing Center · Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

"AM Emerging Professionals Committee Presents: Strategic Networking for Career Growth in Additive Manufacturing"

Bio

Mr. Larry (LJ) R. Holmes Jr. is the Executive Director of Research and Engineering at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, where he leads the development and operation of an Advanced Manufacturing Research Institute. The mission of this academic institute is to create an interdisciplinary forum for bringing materials, processing, and manufacturing together by digital design and innovative manufacturing methods. Mr. Holmes left federal service in 2018 after 15 years at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL). His final posting there was the Director of Research Partnerships for the ARL Center for Agile Materials Manufacturing Science (CAMMS), and also the lead for ARL’s Hybrid Manufacturing research portfolio. Mr. Holmes is also the Director of Government Relations at nScrypt in Orlando, FL. nScrypt designs and manufactures high-precision micro-dispensing and direct digital manufacturing equipment with unmatched accuracy and flexibility. He is also the Chief of Manufacturing at the Applied Science and Research Organization of America (ASTRO America). ASTRO America is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute and think tank dedicated to advancing public interest through manufacturing and technology.

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Also speaking at Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show

J

John Middle Johnson

Global Futurist & Research Director · Company Name

Bio

Jonathan Brill brings a unique perspective on the future of manufacturing, having had a storied career as HP’s Global Futurist; a board member at Frost and Sullivan, one of the world’s largest market research firms; and the CEO of an innovation consultancy that developed 325 products worth $27 Billion to customers.

future of manufacturinginnovationmarket research
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Jonathan Middle Madison

Global Futurist & Research Director · HP

Bio

Jonathan Brill brings a unique perspective on the future of manufacturing, having had a storied career as HP’s Global Futurist; a board member at Frost and Sullivan, one of the world’s largest market research firms; and the CEO of an innovation consultancy that developed 325 products worth $27 Billion to customers.

future of manufacturinginnovationmarket research
J

Jonathan Brill

Global Futurist & Research Director · HP

"QA Session3"

Bio

Jonathan Brill brings a unique perspective on the future of manufacturing, having had a storied career as HP’s Global Futurist; a board member at Frost and Sullivan, one of the world’s largest market research firms; and the CEO of an innovation consultancy that developed 325 products worth $27 Billion to customers.

business revolutiondemographic trendsemerging technologies

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Frequently asked questions

When is RAPID + TCT?+
RAPID + TCT takes place on 12 April 2027 to 15 April 2027.
Where is RAPID + TCT held?+
RAPID + TCT is held at Huntington Place, Detroit, US.
Who organises RAPID + TCT?+
RAPID + TCT is organised by SME.
How many exhibitors attend RAPID + TCT?+
RAPID + TCT typically hosts approximately 400 exhibitors.
How often is RAPID + TCT held?+
RAPID + TCT is held annual.

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