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2024 EVENT PROFILE June 25-27

THE NEXT LEVEL L o s A n g e l e s C o nve nt i o n C e nt e r Lo s An g e l e s , CA

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+ SME IMPACTS MANUFACTURING WITH TALENT AND TECHNOLOGIES SME, a co-producer of RAPID + TCT, impacts North American manufacturing through its work in four strategic areas: 1. LEADERSHIP: Since 1932, SME has been a leader in serving the manufacturing ecosystem to elevate businesses, academia, professionals and their communities.

2. CONNECTIONS: SME collaborations across the public and private sectors connect manufacturers to practical resources that accelerate technological adoption, operational transformation and talent development.

3. TRANSFORMATIVE TECHNOLOGIES: SME connects our industry to the research, technologies and resources that propel operations to excellence.

4. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: SME builds the bridge from today to the future through its programs and initiatives that drive the attraction, development and diversification of the current and future manufacturing workforce.

SME has been deeply ingrained in the additive manufacturing community for more than three decades. As a nonprofit organization, all proceeds earned from SME events are invested back into the industry. Your partnership with RAPID + TCT supports our active AM technical community that generates news, resources, educational content, research studies, student programming, scholarships, awards, and more. Go to SME.org to learn more.

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+ THE TCT GROUP - 3D PRINTING & ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING INTELLIGENCE Rapid News Publications Ltd, co-producer of RAPID + TCT and owner of the TCT Group, has been a leading authority in additive manufacturing, 3D printing, design and engineering technology for 30 years.

A rich mix of live events and an all-encompassing media portfolio enables TCT to deliver business critical intelligence, connecting the additive community across Europe, North America and Asia.

The TCT Group mission goes beyond simply raising awareness; it is focused on developing a 360-degree understanding of the potential of additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology to increase utilization at all stages of design, engineering and manufacturing.

TCT Asia, China’s largest 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing event.

TCT Awards, an annual night of 3D Printing and Additive excellence.

The De-facto industry news source, TCT Magazine, available in North America and Europe editions.

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DISCOVER WHY RAPID + TCT IS NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL 3D PRINTING EVENT! TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND:

• Discover Hundreds of Innovative New Products • Come With Manufacturing Challenges, Leave With AM Solutions • Gain Expert Knowledge Through Our Technical Conference • Get Inspired at the Keynote Series Featuring Industry Thought Leaders • Expand Your Circle at Networking Events, Including the AM Industry Celebration

EXPERIENCE ADDITIVE’S IMPACT ON INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING

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THANK YOU TO OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND MEDIA SPONSORS! Media Partners

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UNPARALLELED

AM INSIGHTS Show Floor

The best way to learn about any new products and technologies is to see them in person. Explore 400+ Additive Manufacturing exhibiting companies, showcasing the latest industrial 3D printing technologies and applications in hands-on exhibits. Find everything you need to know about additive, all under one roof, and learn real-world manufacturing solutions from the industry’s most respected experts.

Keynote Series

Experience cutting-edge insights, delivered by visionary leaders, promoting higher-level thinking and evoking change.

Learn proven strategies from the leaders in industrial additive manufacturing. The series starts before the show floor opens to offer you insight into the technologies and processes you’ll encounter as you tour the exhibits.

Technical Conference

For over 30 years, the RAPID + TCT Conference has brought together some of the most influential industry figures to share their expert knowledge on the latest in design-to-manufacturing innovation. Industrial users and cutting-edge consumers gather around expert analysts, researchers and executives to gain a deeper understanding of the role of 3D technologies in the design-to-manufacturing process chain.

Eight conference tracks allow you to focus on the areas of additive that matter to you most: Healthcare, Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Wider Industry, Ecosystem, R&D Materials, R&D Process

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Industry Partner Presentations

With the support of our alliances and collaborators, SME has put together industry-leading presentations that take additive manufacturing to the next level. These panels in the SME Zone theater are curated by organizations critical to the future success of the additive manufacturing industry and aim to foster industry standardization and growth.

Workshops

Workshops at RAPID + TCT bring you face-to-face with industry leaders, offering personalized guidance and handson experience that extend beyond the show floor and conference sessions. These opportunities not only enrich your knowledge but also position you for career growth, making them a worthwhile investment in your future.

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Polymer Additive 101 - A Primer on Polymer Technologies and Materials

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3D Scanning for Additive Manufacturing

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Metal Additive 101 - A Primer on Metal Technologies and Materials

How to Build an Additive Manufacturing Business Case Mitigating Safety Risks Helps Grow Your Additive Manufacturing Market

Tech Hub Presentations sponsored

These insightful, 20-minute presentations with Q&A will bring you up to speed quickly on developments in this ever-changing field. Presentations may be commercial in nature.

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NETWORKING EVENTS RAPID + TCT is the industry’s gathering place. Join us and forge meaningful relationships – best done in person and over great refreshments! Prepare to meet your next key contact or favorite colleague. Everyone is welcome – your badge is your ticket.

SHOW FLOOR RECEPTION TUESDAY, JUNE 25

Day one brings fun right to the show floor! Enjoy food and drinks in locations spread throughout the exhibits. Mingle with attendees, exhibitors, colleagues, speakers and industry thought leaders, and have fun while doing it.

THE AM INDUSTRY CELEBRATION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

• Don’t miss the AM celebration of the year!

• Endless food, fun, and friends • Live entertainment • Unforgettable moments

CLOSING SOCIAL THURSDAY, JUNE 27

Join us as we say “farewell” to our new friends and connections at a special closing social! Recall your favorite moments and insight while making plans for 2025! All guests are welcome.

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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 The AM Pitchfest is back by popular demand! It 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

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 Industry Achievement Award • AM Pitchfest

• AM Start-Up Award

• Aubin AM Case Study Award

• Digital Manufacturing Challenge Awards (Three Categories)

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NEW IN 2024

Hollywood Showcase: Movie Magic Meets Additive Manufacturing Stop by the Hollywood Showcase presented by RAPID + TCT, Gentle Giant Studios, and more! Get a glimpse of how

Hollywood innovates by incorporating additive manufacturing into its line of work. Attendees will have a chance to experience how 3D scanning is utilized for visual effects, practical effects and product creation.

Unleashed Innovation. Unveiled Potential.

Explore the Discovery Zone.

For the first time, we are excited to present the Discovery Zone at RAPID + TCT 2024, the exclusive arena for amplified innovation in the Additive Manufacturing world.

The Discovery Zone is a launchpad for new exhibitors with groundbreaking ideas, providing a platform to showcase their cutting-edge technologies, novel applications, and visionary concepts in industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing.

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North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event

Join the brightest minds and innovators in the industry as they come together to share, learn, and advance.

300 Leading Speakers

400

Top Industry Exhibitors

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE LATEST AM TECHNOLOGIES

AM’S GLOBAL LEADERS ARE ALL HERE for you as you explore the entire AM ecosystem, including design, materials, hardware, software, post-processing, and quality.

PRODUCT APPLICATION DISCOVERY Rapid Prototyping Additive Manufactured Production Rapid Prototyping Research & Development DESIGN Design Engineering Design of Experiments (DOE) Process Design & Engineering Process Planning & Control Product & Process Design Management Product Design & Automation 3D SCANNING/IMAGING Reverse Engineering Reproduction Reverse Modeling MATERIALS Ceramics Composites Plastics Metals ADDITIVE IN PLASTICS Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printing Multijetting

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ADDITIVE IN METALS Direct Energy Deposition Direct Metal Fabrication Direct Metal Laser Sintering Direct Metal Tooling Electron Beam Manufacturing Hybrid and Multitasking Machines CASTING Sand Mold Casting Investment Casting MOLDING Compression Molding Foamed Plastics, Molders Molding Accessories Patternmaking Vacuum Systems ADDITIVE IN MEDICAL Bioprinting Prosthetics Orthopedic implants Dental Bone & tissue scaffolds Bioresorbable materials SOFTWARE CAD/CAE/CAM Solid Modeling Lightweighting Support Generation Mold Flow Design and Analysis

CNC Systems & Software Data Translation/Interoperability Design & Simulation MES & Workflow Security & IP Slicer & Data Preparation QUALITY Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) Inspection Systems & Equipment Measurement, Inspection & Testing Measuring Tools & Equipment TOOLING Bridge Tooling Rapid Tooling Injection Molding Equipment PERIPHERAL TECHNOLOGIES Curing Equipment Heat Treatment EDM Finishing Technologies Coatings Deburring & Edge Finishing Adhesives Finishing & Coating Electron Beam Welding Laser Cutting Lasers & Related Equipment Machine Tooling

Milling Mixers & Blenders Additive Manufacturing Suppliers Subtractive Manufacturing TOOLING 3D Printing Consulting Engineering Services Education & Training Services & Institutions Machining/Prototype/Short Run Manufacturing Services Materials Testing Moldmaking Services Prototype & Short Run Parts Prototyping & Engineering Services Service Bureaus ADDITIVE (OTHER) Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) Organics

LIST OF EXHIBITORS 3D Control Systems 3D Systems 3DCeram Sinto 3DEO 3DGENCE 3DMakerpro 3DXTECH LLC 3PI Tech Solutions 6K Additive Aalberts Surface Technologies Across International ADDIBLAST Addiguru ADDiTEC Additive Assurance Additive Industries North America Additive Manufacturing LLC ADDMAN Engineering AddUp Advanced Graphene Products SA Airgas Airtech International Inc. ALD Vacuum Technologies Alpha Precision Group AlphaSTAR Altair Engineering Inc. AM Solutions: A brand of the Rösler Group Amaero Inc. America Makes American International Container / Muller USA American Isostatic Presses Inc. AON3D Applied Technical Services ARBURG Ardleigh Minerals Inc. Arkema Inc. Ascentium Capital Asiga America ASTM Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE)

(As of 12/1/23. More are joining every week!)

Athena 3D Manufacturing ATI Avimetal AM Tech Co. Ltd Axtra3D BASF Corp.

Bel Air Finishing Supply Bethel Valley Technologies BigRep America Blue Photon Technology & Workholding Systems LLC Bodycote Boston Micro Fabrication - BMF Botfactory Inc. Bruker Corp.

BuildParts by CIDEAS Inc. Canon Financial Services Inc. CAPTURE 3D, LLC Carpenter Additive Centorr Vacuum Industries Chem Cubed LLC Chieftek Precision USA Co. Ltd Cleveland Vibrator CM Furnaces CMS North America Inc. CNPC Powder North America Inc. Constellium CoreTechnologie Creality 3D Creative 3D Technologies Custom Powder Systems DCM Tech Inc. Desktop Metal DiamondBack Nozzles Direct Dimensions Inc. DMG MORI Advanced Solutions, Inc. DSB Technologies DyeMansion Dyndrite Dyze Design ECKART America Corp.

EDM Network Inc.

EDM Performance Accessories Element Materials Technology Elnik Systems EOS Eplus3D Equispheres Inc. eSUN eviXscan 3D Evology Manufacturing Evolve Additive Solutions Evonik Corp.

EWI FARO Technologies Inc. Farsoon Technologies FASTECH LLC Fastfeed Corp.

FlackTek SpeedMixer® FLOW-3D AM FormAlloy Formlabs Foundry Lab Freemelt FUJI Innovation Lab Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems GE Additive GEMCO General Lattice Gesswein GF Casting Solutions AG Gig and Take GKN Additive Global Advanced Metals Globe Metal GoEngineer Granutools Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH GROB Group Guangdong Ferrum New Materials Co. Ltd. Hamamatsu Corp.

Hawk Ridge Systems

HBD Henkel Corp.

Herding Filtration LLC Hexagon HeyGears HK Technologies Hoganas Hoosier Pattern Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems HP Inc. Impossible Objects IMR Test Labs Incus GmbH Indo-MIM Inc. Inkbit InssTek Inc INTAMSYS Technology Inc Ipsen USA J.A.M.E.S GmbH Jabil JEOL USA In.c Jesse Garant Metrology Center JSJW New Material Co. Ltd. JuggerBot 3D KBM Advanced Materials LLC KEXCELLED Keyence Corp. of America KIMYA Kittyhawk Kymera International KYZEN Corp.

Laboratory Testing Inc. LDO Motors Co. Ltd. LECO Corp.

Leybold USA Inc. Liberty Powder Metals Liburdi Automation Inc. Lightspeed Concepts Inc. Linde Lithoz America

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Lowry3D Lubrizol 3D Printing Solutions Lumafield Mantle Manufacturing Engineering Magazine Markforged Mass Finishing, Inc. Massivit 3D Printing Technologies Ltd. Materialise MatterHackers MELD Meltio Metal Additive Manufacturing Magazine Met-L-Flo Inc MicroTek Finishing LLC Mimaki USA Mina Product Development Mitsubishi Chemical America MITSUBISHI EDM / LASER Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd. Mitutoyo America Corp.

Modix Modular Technologies Ltd. Mosaic Manufacturing Nabertherm Inc. Nano Dimension USA NatureWorks Neumat Shanghai Advanced Material Co. Ltd. Nexa3D Inc. Nidec Machine Tool America LLC Novamet/Ultra Fine Speciality Products nScrypt Inc. NSL Analytical nTop One Click Metal GmbH Oryx Additive Inc. Osaka Organic Chemical Parmatech Corp.

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Paulo PEER Energy Inc. Penn United Technologies Inc. PES Testing Phaetus Co. Ltd. Phase3D Photocentric Inc. PhotonCast / Lowry3D Piab Inc. Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions Inc. Polymaker PPG Praxair Surface Technologies Pressure Technology Inc. ProfitKey LLC Protolabs Prototek Digital Manufacturing Prusa Research By Josef Prusa Purple Platypus Pyrogenesis Canada Inc. Quantica GmbH Quickparts Inc. Quintus Technologies LLC Raise3D Technologies Rapid Product Creations LLC Rapid Scan 3D RAYLASE GmbH REM Surface Engineering Renishaw, Inc. RePliForm Inc. Retech Systems LLC Revopoint 3D Technologies Inc. Reynolds Advanced Materials Ricoh USA, Inc. Ripperden Resources LLC Roboze Inc. RP America

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RPM Innovations Russell Finex Sandvik Sciaky Inc. SECO/VACUUM Shapeways Inc. Shenzhen Hello 3D Technology Co. Ltd. Shenzhen Pengji Photoelectricity Co. Ltd. Shin-Etsu Silicones Shining 3D Technology Inc. SINTX Technologies Inc. SK Fine Co. Ltd. Slice Engineering SLM Solutions Smart Manufacturing Magazine SMC Corp. of America SME SNL Creative Solar Atmospheres Solar Manufacturing Solukon Source Graphics SPEE3D Stratasys Inc. Sugino Corp.

SuNPe Prototype TAV Vacuum Furnaces/Furnacare TCT Tech Met, Inc. Tekna Telsonic Ultrasonics Inc. Tethon 3D The Virtual Foundry Thermo-Calc Software Thermwood Corp.

THK America Inc. TIGER-VAC USA INC.

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T-M Vacuum Products ToGo Prototype Corp.

Tooling U-SME Toyal America Inc Metal Powders Ulendo UltiMaker Unionfab AM Technology Co. Ltd. UnionTech United Performance Metals University Of Dayton Research Institute Uras Techno VAC-U-MAX Valimet Inc. VELO3D Verder Scientific Inc. Verisurf Software Inc. ViscoTec America Inc. Visitech America Visser Precision VJ Technologies Inc. Volkmann Inc. VORTI-SIV Voxeljet America Inc. Wayland Additive WENZEL America Ltd. Wintech Digital Systems Technology Corp Xact Metal Xiamen Goofoo Technology Co. Ltd. Xi’An Bright Laser Technologies Co. Ltd. Xioneer XJet Ltd. Xometry X-RIS Yaskawa America Inc. ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co. Ltd.

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Immerse yourself in the complete RAPID + TCT 2024 experience with the SME Events+ App, available for download on the App Store and Google Play. Stay ahead by accessing On-Demand sessions from RAPID + TCT 2023, leading up to our highly anticipated 2024 event.

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ATTENDEES’ PRIMARY TYPE OF BUSINESS

Industries of all types are looking to invest in 3D technologies. At RAPID + TCT, you’ll find a diversification of industries unlike any other event. Top industries represented at RAPID + TCT 2023 included: Aircraft / Aerospace

Dental

Automotive

Education / Academia

Commercial & Industrial Machinery

Electronics / Computers

Consulting / Engineering

Government / Military

Consumer Goods

Medical / Surgical

Defense

Research & Development

TOP ATTENDING COMPANIES These industry-leading companies and many more sent representatives to RAPID + TCT to research and purchase additive manufacturing solutions.

Air Force Research Laboratory Anheuser Busch Apple Inc. AT&T Bosch Carnegie Mellon University Caterpillar Inc. Daimler Trucks Department of Defense Department of Veterans Affairs Dow Chemical Company Estée Lauder Companies ExxonMobil Global Services Ford Fuji Corp.

GE General Motors

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Harvard University Honda Honeywell Hyundai Motor Co. John Deere Johnson & Johnson Kohler Co. L’Oreal USA Lear Corp.

Mayo Clinic Microsoft Corp.

NASA National Research Council Canada Naval Information Warfare Center Nike Inc. Nissan Northrop Grumman Corp.

Penn State University Phillips Corporation Procter & Gamble Purdue University Raytheon Technologies Stanley Black & Decker Tesla The Boeing Co. Tiffany & Co. Toyota US Army US Navy Walter Reed Nat’l Military Whirlpool Corp.

Wilson Sporting Goods Xerox

GET CERTIFIED AT RAPID + TCT ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING CERTIFICATION

Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAMF)

This one-day program includes a review course covering the foundations of additive manufacturing, followed by the Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAMF) exam. The review course and certification are ideal for individuals working in or seeking to work in additive manufacturing roles in automotive, aerospace, and medical equipment.

Objectives: • Identify the various 3D-printing technologies & their benefits/limitations • Define the basic 3D-printing process • Understand the benefits of 3D-printing over traditional manufacturing processes • Understand the hardware & software for 3D-digital file management • Identify common materials for each 3D-printing technology • Identify basic safety & quality considerations specific to 3D-printing Following the review course, participants will take the Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals (CAMF) exam.

With a passing score of 70% or higher, individuals will be officially certified and may use the CAMF designation.

Review Course and Exam will be offered at RAPID + TCT

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LOS ANGELES LOCATION - LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Convention Center

RAPID + TCT 2024 will be located in the heart of Southern California, international hub of manufacturing and entertainment, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. RAPID + TCT has arranged lodging and discounts for your visit to Los Angeles.

OFFICIAL HOST HOTELS In partnership with onPeak, we have secured discounted rates at a selection of Los Angeles hotels. We know plans change, so to help ease your travel planning, onPeak, the only official hotel provider for RAPID + TCT 2024, offers convenient hotel options with flexible change and cancellation policies. We encourage you to book through them early for the best selection and price.

WHY LOS ANGELES? After nearly a decade away from the West Coast, RAPID + TCT 2024 is poised to take California by storm! The state stands at the center for manufacturing output in the United States with over 35,000 manufacturing firms employing over 1.2 million people.

CALIFORNIA QUICK FACTS

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17% Job Growth in 2020 in Aerospace Products and Parts Manufacturing

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$134B Exported Manufactured Goods in 2020

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#1 Shipping Port in the US

Even more exciting? The majority of the state’s manufacturing takes place in sunny Southern California, and L.A. is the engine that powers the region.

But that’s not all! The city is also home to Hollywood, and AM’s role in movie magic will be on full display in our Hollywood Showcase.

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RAPID + TCT 2024 Event Purchase Options

Expo Pass

$125

One-Day Conference + Expo Pass $650

$487.50

Full Conference + Expo Pass $1,300

$975

Workshops

$250*

Certified Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals Review Course and Exam $525

$393.75

Show Floor Daily Keynote Series SME ZONE Theater AM Industry Panel Presentations Networking Activities: The AM Industry Celebration, Show Floor Reception, Closing Social Tech Hub Presentations RAPID + TCT Digital Experience and SME Events+ App One Day of Conference Presentations and a Lunch Voucher Full Conference Presentations with Daily Lunch Vouchers Workshops On-Demand Post Conference Session Access * All information published in this brochure is subject to change.

* Workshop Discount - Save 20% when purchased with a full conference pass.

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