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FEATURE 3D SEE
IN THE MOTOR CITY
North America’s largest additive manufacturing event returns to Detroit May 17-19, 2022. BY LOUIS A. KREN, SENIOR EDITOR
Join thousands of colleagues and more than 300 exhibitors at RAPID + TCT 2022, May 17-19 at Hunting- ton Place in Detroit, MI. Along with all types of additive manufacturing (AM) equipment, products and services on the exhibition floor, a full conference lineup revolves around three key stages of an AM journey: evaluation, adoption and opti- mization. Event attendees have access to an extensive lineup of programming high- lighting AM applications in a variety of industries, including automotive, health- care, aerospace and more. In addition, the event will open daily with a featured keynote presentation, along with thought- leadership panels and interactive presen- tations on AM trends, challenges, advancements and the societal impact of 3D technologies. And, the RAPID + TCT Tech Hub, via 20-min. interactive presen- tations, offers attendees the opportunity to hear solutions from AM product and service experts to pressing challenges.
In addition to the live event, RAPID + TCT 2022 also offers a Digital Experience where attendees can participate and access exclusive digital content, livestreaming and industry resources from speakers and exhibitors. The Digital Expe- rience serves as the primary platform for gathering and connecting members of the AM community whether onsite at the event or not, according to officials from
SME and Rapid News Publications, pro- ducers of the event.
“For more than 30 years, AM has expe- rienced dynamic growth that continues to unlock unlimited potential for manu- facturers,” says Robert Willig, SME exec- utive director and chief executive officer. “RAPID + TCT has defined and established a field that conceives, tests, improves and manufactures new products that are not only more cost-efficient, but are truly lifechanging. We can feel the support and excitement within the AM community from far and wide, and we’re looking for- ward to another successful event.”
Presented concurrently with RAPID + TCT 2022: SME’s Bright Minds program, which includes a Student Summit and the AM Career Forum. The program will include a Technology Playground designed to engage high school students with 3D printing technologies by deliv- ering student-centric programming with demonstrations and activities from AM- solution providers. The AM Career Forum has two components: one level for high school students to explore different uni- versities, and another for postsecondary and graduate students, as well as emerg- ing professionals, to explore careers with AM companies.
To learn more about RAPID + TCT and to register, visit www.rapid3devent.com. 3DMP
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Live Exhibition Hours
Tuesday, May 17: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 18: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, May 19: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Digital Experience
With the Digital Pass (via the mobile app and web-based plat- form), users can access livestreamed and on-demand industry keynote presentations and Thought Leadership Panels, explore AM solutions and new products, and connect with other manufac- turing professionals and experts.
Price
EXHIBIT FLOOR PASS: $75
until April 15, $100 after
DIGITAL
EXPERIENCE: Complimentary
CONFERENCE: See event website for pricing
For details and to register for live attendance and/or the Digital Pass, visit www.rapid3devent.com.