RAPID + TCT

How is 3D printing improving brain tumor surgery? Margaret Lashutka, Biomedical Engineer, Additive Manufacturing, Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, showcases a patient-specific, full-color brain model using PolyJet technology. Coloring Beyond the Cortex • 1:1 scale anatomy • Transparent, multi-material design • Tumor mapped from MRI data A powerful example of how additive manufacturing supports surgical planning and patient outcomes. 📍 Booth 1949 📅 April 14, 2026 🕑 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM #Medical3DPrinting #HealthcareAM

Explore the AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase at RAPID + TCT 2026, where exhibitors are demonstrating how additive manufacturing is advancing defense production. From advanced manufacturing technologies and next-generation materials to scalable solutions built for real-world deployment, the showcase highlights the innovation shaping the future of defense manufacturing. Connect with industry experts, discover new capabilities, and see how additive is enabling the next wave of defense applications.   REGISTER TODAY! https://bit.ly/3McHRAo Use promo code SOCIAL when registering to claim a free Expo Pass. Additive Assurance Amaero Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, Inc CERATIZIT Empire Group iQ3Connect Legion Intelligence Methods Machine Tools, Inc. NCS Technologies, Inc. Penn United Technologies, Inc. Prodways Printers RCO Engineering SeAH Superalloy Technologies Standard Bots Texas Barcode Systems United Protective Technologies

Don’t miss the AM Pitchfest Competition at RAPID + TCT – where early-stage startups and entrepreneurs take the Main Stage to pitch their most innovative AM technologies, products, and applications to a panel of industry leaders. Each finalist gets 5 minutes to present, followed by a live Q&A with judges. 📅 Tuesday, April 14 🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Main Stage Come cheer on the innovators shaping the future of additive manufacturing. #AdditiveManufacturing #StartupInnovation #3DPrinting

2 weeks until RAPID + TCT 2026 arrives in Boston. The countdown is on.    Be part of the global additive manufacturing community as it comes together to showcase the latest technologies, share expert insights, and highlight real-world applications driving the future of manufacturing.   Join us in Boston, April 13–16, 2026.   REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3McHRAo Use promo code SOCIAL when registering to secure your free Expo Pass.

Looking to build your career in additive manufacturing? Join us at RAPID + TCT for Printing Pathways: Shaping Careers in AM Through Mentorship and Connections, a conversation focused on how mentorship and relationships help shape careers in the industry. Hear insights from leaders including: • Daniel Braley (FSME, CAMT, AMUG����), Sr. Program Manager – Engineering & Depot Services, V2X; Advanced Manufacturing Fellow, ASTRO America • Kimberly Gibson, Industrial Base Integration Director, America Makes • Ian Ramsdell, Founder & CEO, Kupros, Inc. Moderated by Justin Rivera, Sr. Technical Service Engineer, Airtech International. 📅 April 15 🕛 12:00 – 2:00 PM Come for the panel and stay for networking with the next generation of AM professionals. #AdditiveManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers

Join additive experts from corporations like Hasbro, New Balance, Autodesk Research, Mott Corporation, and more at the Adia Users Group meeting, taking place at RAPID + TCT in Boston! The group is offering to expand participation to qualified RAPID + TCT attendees. Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/eDi5vMps Thank you Adia Users Group for joining us at North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event!

Additive manufacturing is reshaping point-of-care healthcare. From patient-specific implants to on-demand surgical tools and anatomical models, additive is enabling faster treatment, greater precision, and more personalized care. At RAPID + TCT, hear from the leaders driving this transformation. Jeffrey Graves, PhD (3D Systems Corporation) and Alex Monino (HP) will share how additive is advancing patient-specific solutions and clinical innovation. Joining them are Brigitte de Vet-Veithen (Materialise) and Jason Rolland (Carbon), bringing perspectives on the technologies and systems enabling additive manufacturing at the point of care. Moderated by Laura Griffiths (The TCT Group), this Executive Perspectives Keynote Series panel will explore how collaboration, technology, and strategy are redefining what’s possible in healthcare. Don’t miss it on April 15. Join us in Boston, April 13–16, 2026. REGISTER TODAY: https://bit.ly/3McHRAo Use promo code SOCIAL when registering to secure your 20% Conference Pass discount!

Take a closer look at the AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase at RAPID + TCT 2026, where leading exhibitors are pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing in defense.    From cutting-edge production technologies to next-gen materials and scalable solutions, this is where innovation meets real-world application. Engage with experts, explore what’s possible, and see how additive is driving the future of defense manufacturing forward.     REGISTER TODAY! https://bit.ly/3McHRAo   Use promo code SOCIAL when registering to claim a free Expo Pass! 4D Technology, an Onto Innovation Subsidiary Airgas Bruker Alicona Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) FlackTek™ Hauschild SpeedMixer® - The Original Kwikbolt Mikron Group Recognition Robotics Tech Met Inc.

AM expert Todd Grimm (AMUG 🦕) highlights three first-time exhibitors you need to check out at RAPID + TCT next month!   Explore how Photosynthetic is pushing the limits of micro 3D printing with ultra-high resolution and production-ready speed, while CANMORA TECH Inc. is tackling scale with advanced multi-beam metal AM solutions designed for large-format builds. On the digital side, KVS Ltd is simplifying reverse engineering workflows through QuickSurface, turning scan data into precise, editable CAD models.   See these first-time exhibitors—and many more—at RAPID + TCT 2026.   REGISTER TODAY: https://bit.ly/3McHRAo Use promo code SOCIAL when registering to claim a free Expo Pass!

PIM International magazine: MIM, CIM & sinter-based AM Working with Binder Jetting or other sinter-based AM processes? Then PIM International should be on your radar. The magazine focuses on Metal Injection Moulding (MIM), Ceramic Injection Moulding (CIM), and sinter-based Additive Manufacturing—technologies that share materials, feedstocks, and many processing steps with AM. In the latest issue: - A deep review of sinter-based AM developments at ICAM 2025 - Insights into titanium processing strategies combining MIM and AM - A case study on copper MIM solutions for power electronics If you work across metal powder processing and Additive Manufacturing, it offers invaluable technical insight. 🔎 Explore the latest issue: https://bit.ly/4lmRk53 🎯 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gcBES48H #ceramic #AdditiveManufacturing #InjectionMolding