(CHICAGO, August 27, 2021) – More than 250 of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry's leading companies will come together in Chicago at McCormick Place to share innovative technologies at SME’s RAPID + TCT event, September 13-15, 2021. RAPID + TCT, North America's largest and most influential AM event, gives attendees exclusive access to learn real-world AM solutions from the industry’s most respected experts and network with thousands of industry peers. 

“The technology demonstrations and unveilings at RAPID +TCT are innovative and promising for our industry,” said SME Executive Director & CEO Robert Willig. “We’re fortunate to have over 250 industry-leading additive manufacturing companies come and show off their products and processes — each year the bar of innovation is pushed further and further. We’re eager to experience what this year’s event will bring.”

The exhibitor lineup includes some of the most innovative names in additive manufacturing, from start-ups to established, worldwide brands on the cutting edge of 3D printing hardware, software and services. This year’s featured exhibitors include:

Desktop Metal, exhibiting at booths E7407 and E7501 at RAPID + TCT 2021. Stop by to check out the Desktop Metal Shop System, EnvisionTEC Xtreme 8K DLP and Envision One cDLM HT, and a broad assortment of parts and key use cases. Also learn more about the company's entire suite of technologies. Don't miss the presentation on September 14 (12-12:30 pm CT) on "How a 90-Year Old Company Turned to Metal 3D Printing to Accelerate Its Business Solutions, Resulting in Radical New Designs, Reduction of Emissions and Dramatic Cost Savings," with Jonah Myerberg, CTO and cofounder of Desktop Metal, Jason Harjo, Design Manager of Desktop Metal, and John Zink of Hamworthy Combustion. In this presentation, John Zink joins Desktop Metal to reveal applications and early results from metal 3D printing for both prototyping and mid-volume production. 

EOS provides responsible manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technology for metals and plastics to manufacturers around the world. The company will be showcasing EOS M 300-4 (machine on-site), INTEGRA P 450 (no machine on-site), ALM Custom SLS Materials, Industrial Metal and Polymer 3D Printing Machines and Materials Virtual Showroom. EOS will also discuss Additive Minds Academy online trainings and the company’s responsible manufacturing practices. Visit EOS in booth E8219.

Markforged will be exhibiting at booth E7207, where attendees will be able to experience the power of the Digital Forge and the next generation Metal X printer for fully functional metal parts available the next day. The company will also be showcasing Blacksmith, an adaptive manufacturing platform that connects part design, production and inspection, and will fundamentally boost confidence in additively manufactured parts. For the aerospace industry, Markforged will share the newest traceable and flame retardant materials ready for flight, Onyx FR-A and Carbon FR-A.

SLM Solutions will be showcasing innovative metal AM solutions in aerospace, automotive and other industry sectors. Some of SLM Solutions’ most prominent leaders, including CEO Sam O’Leary, Chief Engineer Dieter Schwartz, and Chief Revenue Officer Charlie Grace will be on-site to talk with customers and attendees, and demonstrate the company’s latest solutions. See SLM Solutions at RAPID + TCT 2021 in booth #E7901.
 
“Despite restrictions related to the pandemic, we’ve had one of our best years yet — and this has been in part due to going digital about our products, our people and our culture,” said O’Leary. “We are here to reiterate the importance of the North America market to our install base and new prospects at RAPID + TCT 2021.”

Stratasys is a pioneer in the 3D printing space and is trusted to help top companies around the globe stay ahead of the competition. On display in the Stratasys booth E8201 will be the company’s additive manufacturing solutions for design, prototyping, production-scale parts and the healthcare industry. The company will specifically highlight the three newest technologies in the Stratasys portfolio — the SAF™ powered Stratasys H350 for production-level throughput of end-use parts, Stereolithography with the Neo series of printers for high-quality parts with superior surface quality, accuracy and detail, and P3™ Programmable Photopolymerization for the mass production of end-use parts in a diverse range of high-performance materials with the Stratasys Origin One. The largest highlight of the booth may be the booth itself — for the past 18 months, Stratasys has taken the showroom to its customers with an innovative mobile showroom. The Stratasys truck will be on the RAPID + TCT exhibit floor, and the company looks forward to welcoming attendees to visit and learn more about how Stratasys is creating unlimited possibilities for additive manufacturing.

“There is nothing quite like the energy of an in-person event, and we look forward to meeting with our customers, partners and industry colleagues in-person at RAPID + TCT in Chicago,” said Justin McCurnin, vice president, marketing, Americas for Stratasys. “Our portfolio of systems, materials and software has grown and changed over the past 18 months, and we are excited for the opportunity to share these products and solutions with the industry, and discuss how Stratasys solutions are accelerating the shift from traditional to additive manufacturing.”

As the leading additive manufacturing solutions partner, 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) is defying limitations by advancing additive manufacturing performance and productivity in healthcare and industrial markets. At RAPID+TCT 2021, the company will showcase how its unique offering of hardware, software, materials and services enables customers to create products and business models never before possible. Visitors to 3D Systems’ booths E7344 and E7601will be able to speak with experts from the company’s Application Innovation Group (AIG) to address application challenges in markets such as motorsports, semiconductor, turbomachinery, electronics, aerospace, medical device manufacturing, dental and bioprinting.

For a complete list of exhibitors and to learn more about the event, please visit http://www.rapid3devent.com/.

About RAPID + TCT
For more than 30 years, SME and RAPID have defined the crucial role of additive manufacturing, and empowered the establishment of an industry that continues to conceive, test, improve and manufacture new products at a faster, more cost-efficient pace. In 2017, the two industry leaders in 3D technology events, SME and The TCT Group, partnered to produce the annual RAPID + TCT event. For users and suppliers alike, the event is the premier destination for those who provide technology and for those who need to understand, explore and adopt 3D printing, additive manufacturing, 3D scanning, CAD/CAE, metrology and inspection technologies. For more information, visit rapid3devent.com, and follow @RAPID_Event on Twitter or on LinkedIn.

About SME
SME connects manufacturing professionals, academia and communities, sharing knowledge and resources to build inspired, educated and prosperous manufacturers and enterprises. With nearly 90 years of experience and expertise in events, media, membership, training and development, and also through the SME Education Foundation, SME is committed to promoting manufacturing technology, developing a skilled workforce and attracting future generations to advance manufacturing. Learn more at SME.org, and follow @SME_MFG on Twitter or facebook.com/SMEmfg.

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