Exhibitors will showcase innovative additive manufacturing tools  and technologies at the 3-day event

(CHICAGO, September 1, 2021) – Over 230 additive manufacturing (AM) tools and technologies will be unveiled at SME’s RAPID + TCT, North America’s largest and most influential AM event, on September 13-15, 2021 at McCormick Place in Chicago. SME Executive Director and CEO Robert Willig made the announcement.

“RAPID + TCT brings together thousands of high-level decision-makers and industry-leading companies from around the world to learn about the latest AM and 3D tech solutions,” said Willig. “Exhibitors get the opportunity to showcase their tools and technologies and interact with manufacturing professionals from diverse industries. For many of them, this show is where they unveil some of the most advanced technologies in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical equipment and more.”

Some RAPID +TCT exhibitors unveiling new products include:

AMT – Additive Manufacturing Technologies will launch several new products, including the PostPro SF100 and PostPro SF50, which are automated chemical vapor smoothing systems designed for finishing 3D printing parts. Various 2-in-1 Depowdering and Shot Blast Systems are among other AMT products to be showcased.

AddUp will reveal their FormUp® 350 New Generation–a new solution for metal additive manufacturing using laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF). This modular and scalable machine offers a high level of productivity and allows the manufacturing of high-quality parts while ensuring user safety.

BASF Forward AM  will launch several of the company’s Ultrafuse technologies including the Ultrafuse PPSU, a material specially developed for FFF printing. Based on BASF´s advanced Ultrason materials, the Ultrason resins used in PPSU are amorphous thermoplastics derived from polyethersulfone, polysulfone and polyphenylsulfone–ensuring a very high thermal resistance.

Cincinnati Inc will exhibit its MAAM machine in their booth, introducing its dual extrusion capability; it can do both pellet and filament extrusion. This is a fully customizable and versatile mid-scale 3D printer perfectly suited for a wide range of industrial applications with various materials. 

DMG MORI will complete their additive manufacturing product portfolio with the unveiling of the Lasertech 30 Dual SLM. DMG MORI, a global full-liner for additive processes, offers powder bed and the powder nozzle technology from a single source.

Essentium will showcase their new HSE™ 280i HT 3D Printer. Essentium’s newest printer is the industry’s first 3D printer equipped with true independent dual extruders (IDEX), meaning each head is fully independent on both the X and Y-axis.
 
Ricoh USA Inc will reveal the Ricoh 3D–a machine made for the healthcare industry. The Ricoh 3D utilizes a streamlined workflow, offering an integrated, end-to-end anatomic modeling solution with rapid turnaround.

Sinterit Sp. Z o.o. will launch the Sandblaster SLS for a fully dust-free environment. The dust extraction system features excellent filtration, a hand-operated blast gun and a low mesh grill. The machine is an industrial-type cabinet that allows for easy rotation of big printouts.

TheWell Bioscience will showcase various new Vitrogel® hydrogel systems alongside VitroINK®. A new generation of bioink systems, VitroINK® can be either pre-mixed or mixed directly with cells by using a dual syringe system. Multiple biological functional components can be incorporated with VitroINK® for different applications.

To learn more about the event, please visit www.rapid3devent.com.

About RAPID + TCT
For more than 30 years, SME and the RAPID has 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, 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, follow @SME_MFG on Twitter or facebook.com/SMEmfg.

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