Last week, over 500 companies and 15,000 attendees gathered at RAPID + TCT 2025 in Detroit, showing cautious optimism despite market uncertainty. The focus shifted to practical applications, user value, and collaboration in the additive manufacturing industry. Companies present showcased new technologies, including Stratasys’ Neo 800+ 3D printer and Elegoo’s Jupiter 2 LCD printer.
The event also highlighted a shift from disruption to evolution and the emphasis on cost-effective solutions. Speakers stressed the importance of fitting into the manufacturing landscape and collaborating to drive growth. The co-location of RAPID + TCT with other manufacturing events was seen as a significant highlight, promoting integration of 3D printing into broader manufacturing and increasing visibility.
New 3D printers introduced at the event included Rapid Liquid Print’s Levity Machine, Stratasys’ Neo 800+, Elegoo’s Jupiter 2, Raise3D’s RMS220, and ADDiTEC’s Fusion S range. Additionally, companies like Interspectral and Euler showcased AI-powered defect detection software for metal additive manufacturing, emphasizing process monitoring and quality assurance.
Hexagon’s Leica Absolute Tracker ATS 800 3D scanner was also featured, offering enhanced quality inspection and digitization for large-scale manufacturing. The event concluded with a focus on collaboration, customer value, and the integration of 3D printing into broader manufacturing to reach market maturity.
The event marked 35 years since SME’s first RAPID conference in 1990 and emphasized the growth and importance of additive manufacturing in North America. With a record-breaking number of attendees, RAPID + TCT 2025 showcased the industry’s maturity and focus on practical applications.
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