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RAPID + TCT
North America's Leading Additive Manufacturing Event
Showcase your additive manufacturing technology to buyers evaluating 3D printing systems, materials, software and services for production applications.
North America's Leading Additive Manufacturing Event
RAPID + TCT brings together the additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing community — from polymer to metal systems, from prototyping to production — for the most comprehensive additive event in North America.
RAPID + TCT 2026 — By the Numbers
The 2026 event set records across every key metric — attendance, exhibitors, leads, and educational content. Here's exactly what your investment reaches.
Who Attends RAPID + TCT
Decision-makers and technical evaluators across design, engineering, operations, and executive leadership — the people who specify and purchase additive manufacturing technology.
Job Functions
*Other includes Educator, IT Systems, Control Engineering, Purchasing, and QA.
Company Size
A balanced mix of startups to enterprises — from innovators to Fortune 500 buyers.
Buyers with Real Budgets
These aren't tire-kickers. RAPID + TCT attendees come to evaluate and purchase — with the authority and budget to act.
of attendees influence equipment purchase decisions in their companies.
up from 76% the prior year
of attendees had equipment budgets that exceeded $200,000.
Equipment Budgets
The Markets Coming to Find You
Attendees represent the most technology-forward sectors in manufacturing — all evaluating additive solutions that fit their workflows.
Attendee Primary Business
Top Technologies Evaluated
- 1Advanced Materials
- 2Product Design & Automation
- 3Post Processing
- 4Metrology / Inspection
- 5Software (CAD / Simulation / Workflow)
Top Corporations & Titles at RAPID + TCT
AeroDef and Healthcare showcases attracted highly relevant attendees — from aerospace primes to leading hospital systems — all with clear technology intent.
Aerospace & Defense
- Boeing
- General Dynamics Land Systems
- Gulfstream Aerospace
- Lockheed Martin
- Northrop Grumman
Healthcare
- Medtronic
- Johnson & Johnson
- Stryker
- GE Healthcare
- Mayo Clinic
Aerospace & Defense — Titles
- Aerospace Program Manager
- Chief Engineer
- Major General
- Sr. Director, Materials & Manufacturing Technology
- VP Production, Head of A&D Structures
Healthcare — Titles
- Engineer (Biomedical, Design, Manufacturing)
- Manager (Engineering, Operations)
- Director
- Researcher / Scientist
- Technician / Specialist
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Who You'll Meet at RAPID + TCT
Connect with the professionals who specify, approve, and purchase manufacturing technology.
Technologies Represented
Industries Served
Reasons to Exhibit at RAPID + TCT
Connect with qualified manufacturing buyers actively evaluating equipment and technology
Demonstrate your products in a live, hands-on environment
Build brand awareness within your target manufacturing market
Meet distributors, integrators and strategic partners face to face
Gather market intelligence on buyer needs and competitive landscape
Exhibit Options
Choose from a range of booth sizes and configurations — from standard inline booths to island exhibits and pavilion spaces. Our team will help you select the right footprint for your equipment, demos, and budget.
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Increase your visibility with targeted sponsorship packages — from keynote presentations and technology pavilions to digital and on-site branding opportunities. Contact our team for available packages and pricing.
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