IMPACTS MANUFACTURING

SME’S AM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY

The AM Community is made up of highly engaged technical volunteers who comprise SME’s Additive Manufacturing Technical Community Leadership Committee, the Direct Digital Manufacturing Advisory Team, the Healthcare Additive Manufacturing Advisory Team and the RAPID + TCT Event Advisors.

Am Pitchfest Competition

TUESDAY, MAY 2 | TECH HUB | 3:30 PM

The AM Pitchfest will showcase the latest in AM technology and innovation to a panel of industry leaders, media and the AM community.

Sme Additive Manufacturing Industry Awards

THURSDAY, MAY 4 | MAIN STAGE | 10:00 AM

Join SME as we celebrate and recognize the AM community for its leadership and impact in Additive Manufacturing through these prestigious awards, which will be presented at the event.

• AM Startup Award (New in 2023)

• AM Industry Achievement Award

• Aubin AM Case Study Award

• Digital Manufacturing Challenge Award

Students will discover their future in manufacturing during the 2023 Bright Minds Student Summit Program at RAPID + TCT. This interactive, two-day student experience will be co-located alongside North America’s largest additive manufacturing event and will bring together 200 high school students each day over two days to explore the world of manufacturing.

Students will discover everything they need to know about the latest 3D technologies, view high-tech manufacturing demonstrations on the show floor and engage in a game app to compete for prizes. They will also hear from dynamic keynote speakers and discover leading global companies hiring in the field.