Between April 13-16, the additive manufacturing industry will convene in Boston for the 2026 RAPID + TCT.
As North America's largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event, RAPID + TCT promises to be the platform for a series of AM launches, updates and applications.
While most exhibitors will choose to catch us by surprise with their announcements, some have shared details ahead of time.
The below RAPID + TCT exhibitor highlights will continue to be updated in the run-up to the show, but here's what we can expect so far.
'The next evolution of Multi Jet Fusion' | HP Additive Manufacturing | Booth #1301
As it celebrates ten years in the additive manufacturing space, HP is set to share a series of major announcements that focus on the next decade.
Details are scant, but the technology giant suggests its focus is on expanding access to 'true industrial production' and 'helping more manufacturers move beyond prototyping to scale.' Innovations designed to improve productivity and reduce cost per part can be expected, as can new capabilities made possible through proprietary HP technologies.
There will also be an unveiling of the 'next evolution of Multi Jet Fusion' at 11am on Day 1 of the show.
'Industrial-grade micron-level AM' | Boston Micro Fabrication | Booth #1347
Boston Micro Fabrication will give a US debut to its new microArch S150 Series at RAPID + TCT.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore firsthand how the system promises to redefine possibilities in micro 3D printing, by bringing enterprise-level precision to compact platforms.
The two machines that make up the microArch S150 Series cater for lab development, prototyping, and production, and are said to be suitable for those developing and manufacturing microneedles, channels, nozzles, and chips.
'Material development & a growing body of industrial work' | Wayland Additive | Booth #2733
At this year's RAPID + TCT, Wayland Additive will share progress from ongoing material development programmes and the growing body of industrial work being executed with the Calibur3 platform, underscoring that its proprietary NeuBeam technology is already being used commercially in 'demanding environments.'
Attendees will be able to engage directly with Wayland’s experts to discuss applications where 'conventional approaches underdeliver,' particularly where charge-related instability, residual stress management, and material processability become limiting factors.
“If you’re currently ‘qualifying’ your way around process uncertainty, we should talk,” said Wayland CRO Peter Hansford. “RAPID + TCT is where serious manufacturing questions get asked, and we’re coming to provide serious answers.”
'Exceptionally gentle cleaning' | Solukon | Booth #1435
Solukon will present its SFM-AT350-E, a special configuration of a system that is compatible with the EOS M4 ONYX platform and can process parts with Z-height < 250 mm up to 100 kg.
This product can also process medical parts using cutting-edge ultrasonic technology, promising an ‘exceptionally gentle’ cleaning process that removes residual powder from complex geometries without compromising the structural integrity or surface quality of the component.
Alongside this solution, Solukon will showcase titanium spinal cages.
'Moving the conversation beyond monitoring' | Additive Assurance | Booth #2636
At RAPID + TCT, Additive Assurance will show how its AMiRIS in-process quality assurance system moves the conversation beyond generic “monitoring” toward assurance that supports decisions without forcing plants into a disruptive overhaul of existing quality systems.
Per the company, with AMiRIS, issues are found early, evidence is generated automatically, and quality teams are no longer forced to choose between speed and certainty.
“In metal AM, quality isn’t a final inspection activity — it’s a production capability,” said Marten Jurg, Co-founder and CEO of Additive Assurance. “The goal is simple: give teams the confidence to scale, by putting reliability and repeatability at the heart of the build process, not at the end of it.”
'SLS for flight-ready parts' | CRP USA | Booth #2443-3 (America Makes Pavilion)
CRP USA will present industrial 3D printing solutions using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Windform high-performance composite materials for aerospace, defence and advanced mobility applications.
Windform materials are a family of 11 fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites, combining lightweight properties, high mechanical strength, thermal resistance and durability.
Visitors to the CRP USA booth will be able to explore functional 3D printed components in Windform, including structural parts for UAV platforms, aerospace systems and advanced mobility applications. These examples demonstrate how SLS and advanced composite materials can support both functional prototyping and low-volume production of end-use, flight-ready parts.
'Bring your most challenging build problems' | PanOptimization | Booth #2142
PanOptimization will present its PanX simulation and optimisation platform for metal additive manufacturing at this year's RAPID + TCT.
Attendees are invited to bring their most challenging geometries and build problems for discussion regarding where simulation-driven optimisation can materially reduce risk, shorten development cycles, and improve the economics of production.
“PanX is an enabling technology that allows users to accelerate design, manufacturing, and qualification for even the largest and most complex components, eliminating trial-and-error builds,” said Erik Denlinger, Co-Founder and Chief Engineer at PanOptimization. “PanX is designed to fit seamlessly into existing production workflows and goes far beyond just distortion prediction, allowing for not just prediction but also optimisation of most thermal or mechanical issues that occur during the build process.”
'Lighter, more compact, but broader compatibility' | Massive Dimension with BigRep | Booth #2355
Massive Dimension has introduced the MDX Extruder for large-format pellet extrusion additive manufacturing.
The company will debut the product at next week’s RAPID + TCT in Boston, with live demonstrations taking place at the BigRep booth.
Massive Dimension has designed the MDX Extruder to ‘unlock broader deployment’ across additive manufacturing systems. It is said to be 25% (4kg) lighter than its MD10 extruder and has a more compact architecture (40% fewer parts), while also boasting an expanded compatibility with lower payload industrial robots and collaborative robots.
To support a wide range of applications, the MDX Extruder offers multiple screw configurations, enabling the processing of materials from PLA to high-performance polymers such as ULTEM and PEEK.
“The MDX is not just an iteration. It’s a reset,” said Tyler McNaney, Founder and CTO of Massive Dimension. “We removed complexity and reduced weight to create a more capable and more adaptable extrusion system, built for where the market is going.”
'Parts cleaning, powder recovery & powder refilling in a single unit' | Volkmann | Booth #1325
Volkmann has introduced the semi-automated vPort metal powder handling system ahead of RAPID + TCT.
Developed in partnership with HP, the system has been specifically devised for the HP Metal Jet S100 line of 3D printers. It has been designed to integrate parts cleaning, powder recovery, and powder refilling in a single unit, all safely contained and accessed via a glove box.
Excess metal powders are captured from the build unit, transferred, sieved, and recovered in a smooth, efficient workflow to ensure operators remain protected from material exposure while maintaining full containment to prevent contamination.
Offered as an entry-level alternative alongside HP's fully automated powder handling solution, the new vPort is available in the United States, Canada, and Europe via Volkmann.
