Unlock the Advantages of Additive at RAPID + TCT
Key Highlights
WHERE: Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, Mass.
WHEN: Conference: April 13-16, 2026 | Exhibits: April 14-16, 2026
- Showcases more than 450 solution providers with interactive exhibits, live demos, and hands-on experiences across parts production, machinery, materials, and software.
- Features a robust conference program with nine tracks, over 160 presentations, and keynote series from industry leaders sharing insights and technological roadmaps.
- Provides networking opportunities for engineers, technologists, and decision-makers to forge partnerships and explore new applications of additive manufacturing.
- Highlights how industrial 3D printing is helping companies shorten supply chains, reduce costs, and accelerate product development.
- Offers registration with complimentary Expo Passes, making it accessible for a wide range of industry professionals interested in the latest AM innovations.
Registration is now open, with complimentary Expo Passes available through partner promotional programs.
As industries across the globe push for smarter, more agile production capabilities, RAPID + TCT is positioning additive manufacturing (AM) as a central driver of innovation in 2026.
Industrial 3D printing is no longer an emerging technology—but an established force reshaping manufacturing across aerospace, transportation, healthcare, defense, energy, and consumer products. It is is helping manufacturers shorten supply chains, reduce lead times, cut costs, and accelerate product development. These benefits increasingly appeal to companies exploring AM for the first time as well as enterprises looking to scale existing programs. RAPID + TCT aims to serve both audiences by showcasing the full breadth of additive solutions at its next gathering.
This year’s show floor brings together more than 450 leading parts, machinery, materials, and software providers, offering engineers an unparalleled chance to evaluate and compare technologies side by side. This includes components and tools that support automation workflows, custom fixturing, mounting hardware, and enclosures—critical elements in machine vision system design.
Attendees can expect interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and hands-on opportunities to compare an array of products and processes.
For integrators building bespoke inspection or robotics systems, the ability to see, handle, and test new AM-produced mechanical components or housings can accelerate design cycles and expand what’s possible.
Complementing the show floor is a conference program with more than 160 expert-led presentations and a renewed commitment to cross-industry learning. Nine dedicated conference tracks will dive into the latest trends, real-world applications, and strategic insights for organizations looking to evaluate, adopt, or optimize additive manufacturing. RAPID + TCT’s signature Executive Perspectives Keynote Series will return as well, bringing leaders from top AM companies to share experiences and technological roadmaps.
In addition to technology exploration, the event remains a major networking hub. Thousands of engineers, technologists, integrators, and business decision-makers are expected to attend, fostering connections that can lead to new partnerships and accelerated manufacturing transformations. The platform emphasizes its unique ability to show not just what is possible with AM, but how businesses—from startups to major government agencies—are applying it to solve complex challenges today.
RAPID + TCT organizers highlight that industrial 3D printing is already enabling smarter production strategies across sectors. As companies seek ways to modernize their operations, the event offers an opportunity to engage directly with the tools, experts, and innovations advancing the field.
Registration is now open, with complimentary Expo Passes available through partner promotional programs.