North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event.

RAPID + TCT 2026

North America's largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event, RAPID + TCT, lands in Boston from April 13-16, 2026!

The event’s expansive show floor features hands-on 3D printing technology exhibits from over 400 of the industry’s leading product and service providers. Each morning, at the Executive Perspectives Keynote Series, industry leaders candidly examine the present while charting a course for the future of additive. At networking events, you could meet your next key contact or favorite colleague.

Whether you need an introductory crash course or cutting-edge case studies, be sure to invest in a Full Conference Pass. With four days of content tailored to your adoption level and spread across nine relevant tracks, the conference program guarantees you’ll go home with impactful industrial 3D printing insights.

Event Features

Exhibits

See 450+ Additive Manufacturing solutions providers, showcasing the latest 3D technologies and applications in hands-on exhibits. Find everything you need to know about the latest 3D technologies, all under one roof, and learn real-world additive manufacturing solutions from the industry’s most respected experts. Get ahead of the competition with the technologies, products, and services that will impact your bottom line.

Conference

This year the RAPID + TCT Conference features more than 160+ technical presentations by hand-selected industry-leading experts. The conference is known worldwide as North America’s most influential additive manufacturing conference. Discover how industry leaders are implementing additive manufacturing and review case studies on how the technology is transforming traditional manufacturing.

Showcases

Discover three specialized showcases designed to help you find the right solutions, faster—whether you're sourcing for suppliers who understand aerospace and defense, exploring breakthrough healthcare applications, scouting disruptive startups, or seeking local AM service providers. These curated zones bring focus to the show floor, connecting you directly with the innovators, technologies, and partners most relevant to your manufacturing challenges.

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The Rapid + TCT Experience

450 Technology Innovators

200 Expert Speakers

160 Conference Presentations

The RAPID + TCT North American Tour

Event and Industry News

January 16, 2026

The Expanding Role of Additive Manufacturing in the Defense Industrial Base

The U.S. defense industry is entering a period of significant growth. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is estimated at $961 billion between the Department of War and the Department of Energy.
January 6, 2026

Inside Boston’s Healthcare Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem

For decades, Boston has been a global engine for innovation in healthcare and biotechnology. The city has received more National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding than any other over the last 20 years, and is home to one of the highest concentrations of life sciences investment in the world.
December 16, 2025

Additive Manufacturing’s Role in Reshoring

The topic of reshoring manufacturing to the United States continues to gain traction, especially with the introduction of costly tariffs earlier this year.

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