RAPID + TCT 2021

INSPIRE. IGNITE. INNOVATE. RAPID + TCT North America's largest and most important additive manufacturing event.

Event Dates

2021-09-13 - 2021-09-15

Venue

McCormick Place

Organizer

Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME

Website

https://www.rapid3devent.com/

Exhibitors

400

Floor Size

Attendees

8000

Event Contact Info

Event contact title

Sr. Public Relations Rep.

Event contact first name

Michael

Event contact last name

Scholl

mscholl@sme.org

Event contact telephone number

313.425.3040

Description

RAPID + TCT provides everything you need to know about 3D technologies, all under one roof. Experience hundreds of hands-on exhibits, groundbreaking product announcements, education from the industry’s most respected experts, and unparalleled networking.

RAPID + TCT is the must-attend event for anyone implementing or exploring additive manufacturing. See the latest innovations, network with like-minded peers and industry experts, and gain insight into the countless possibilities of additive manufacturing, all at one place. The future of additive manufacturing is created here.

Attendee information

Thousands of manufacturing professionals attend RAPID + TCT to research and purchase additive manufacturing solutions in diverse industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical equipment and more. These high-level decision makers are ready to invest in the technologies driving manufacturing forward. Connect with manufacturing professionals from diverse industries actively researching 3D printing, additive manufacturing, 3D scanning, metrology and inspection, and CAD/CAE technologies, equipment, and services. Meet decision makers who have the authority to close the deal.

Who Attends RAPID + TCT:

Corporate executives and business owners
Product design and research & development professionals
Design engineers
Manufacturing engineers and managers
Software developers
Investors and entrepreneurs

Exhibitor information

Connect with the Most Important Decision Makers in Additive Manufacturing

Get your products and services in front of the most qualified audience additive manufacturing has to offer at RAPID + TCT, the industry’s most important event. Thousands of high-level decision makers attend RAPID + TCT to research and purchase additive manufacturing solutions in diverse industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, and consumer products. The 2021 event will be held at McCormick place in Chicago from September 13-15.

RAPID + TCT is the only place in North America where you can interact face-to-face with all the key 3D technology purchase influencers under one roof. Reserve your preferred exhibit space now for the additive manufacturing event of the year – space is limited and filling up fast.

Partner Voices

HERE, EVENTS HELP YOUR COMPANY AND THE COMMUNITY

MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy. Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative. Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates. The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities. MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025. MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.

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