TCT Group is inviting additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing companies to pitch for investment, and potentially win free consultation from AM Ventures (AMV) at this year’s TCT Show.
Launching the Investor Meeting Scheme, the alliance between TCT and AM Ventures is looking to find the next big thing from the sector’s vast number of start-ups. At TCT Group’s flagship show in Birmingham, UK, taking place between September 25th – 27th, companies will get the chance to pitch to investment specialists with a vast network of AM players.
TCT Show has a history of introducing new companies to the market since launching 23 years ago, welcoming over 250 new companies to the 3D technology sector to Birmingham over the last five years. Some of those companies, including DyeMansion and 3YOURMIND, have already received investment and support from AM Ventures whilst benefitting from the leads and brand exposure that TCT Group offers across Europe. These companies will be exhibiting again in 2018 to continue to grow their businesses and benefit from the unique audience of peers and potential customers that attend the show.
“AM Ventures and TCT Group share the same goal of accelerating the adoption of 3D technologies and design-to-manufacturing innovations,” commented John Pudney, Head of Events Sales at Rapid News, owner of the TCT Group. “We’re really excited to introduce this unique opportunity to TCT Show and look forward to working closely with AMV to help individual companies and be part of producing the next stars.”
“We’re always looking for new ways to add to our worldwide network of advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly within AM, so working with TCT Group to find the next generation of companies that can drive the industry forwards is a natural fit,” added Arno Held, Chief Venture Officer at AM Ventures. “We’re really excited to meet the next members of the AMV family at TCT Show in Birmingham.”
Meeting spaces are limited and expected to be over-subscribed – to apply you should email apply@amventures.com with a short outline of your company (max. 200 words) explaining what you do and your current status. Priority will be given to technology and application ventures with an industrial focus but all start-ups, whether bootstrapping, seed-funded or looking to accelerate growth are invited to apply. Companies applying will need to be available in Birmingham between Tuesday 25th September and Thursday 27th September 2018.
Tickets for the second TCT Awards are on sale now. The ceremony will be held on Wednesday 26th September at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole and will celebrate the latest innovations and applications of additive manufacturing technologies. Book your table here.
About AM Ventures
AM Ventures Holding GmbH (AMV) is an independent, strategic investor based in Munich, Germany. The company has established an ecosystem consisting of sustainable strategic investments and a strong partner network to utilize advanced manufacturing technologies, in particular additive manufacturing, for serial production.
The unique ecosystem consists of hardware, software, material and application ventures as well as production hubs around the world besides various partnerships with large corporations focusing on the production of disruptive applications. The market leaders in additive manufacturing (EOS Group) and laser scanning technology (Scanlab) are sister companies of AMV. Furthermore, the ecosystem includes a network of long-term focused and relationship-oriented investors and a pool of industry experts with decades of experience in engineering, production and executive management.
AMV’s unique approaches include the funding of ventures with customized investments and advanced production technologies, the design of advanced value chains for the serial production of specific applications and the acceleration of businesses by providing unique know-how. The company was founded by Dr. Hans J. Langer, serial entrepreneur and CEO of the EOS Group, in 2015.
About Rapid News Publications Ltd & The TCT Group
Accelerating Design-to-Manufacturing Innovation
Established in 1992, Rapid News Publications Ltd, the owner of the TCT Group, has been leading authority in additive manufacturing, 3D printing, design and engineering technology for over 25 years.
The group’s events and media products now deliver business-critical insights, intelligence and inspiration across Europe, North America and Asia on 3D printing, additive manufacturing, CAD/CAM/CAE, metrology, inspection and materials as well as highlighting the latest developments in conventional manufacturing processes such as moulding, casting and CNC machining.
The TCT Group mission is to accelerate the adoption of technologies that power innovation in the design-to-manufacturing process chain. Enabling companies across the complete spectrum of industry to achieve the goal of world-class design and manufacturing functions within their organisations.
The TCT Group (www.thetctgroup.com) is owned by Rapid News Publications Ltd (www.rapidnews.com), and is a member of the AEO (Association of Event Organisers) and BPA Worldwide.
