A look at what visitors can expect from TCT Show 2019.
On 24th September TCT Show will open its doors to almost 10,000 visitors from 80 different countries, for the leading three-day design-to-manufacturing event. TCT Show will showcase the latest additive manufacturing technology solutions and innovations from nearly 300 leading exhibitors from across the globe including HP, Ultimaker, Trumpf, BOC, Formlabs, Siemens and Renishaw.
As a visitor, you will be inspired and gain insights from the world-class conference and seminar programmes held across four stages: TCT Summit, TCT Tech Stage, TCT Introducing Stage and TCT Insights Stage.
This year, TCT Show will raise the bar further debuting the highly-anticipated TCT Summit, a user-led conference which will bring together industry experts and trail-blazers, guaranteeing to enthral the audience with fascinating talks and panel discussions on aerospace, automotive, rail, healthcare and business sectors. To whet your appetite here are just a few of the discussion topics:
- The UK’s First Additive Manufacturing Solution for the Rail Industry: Overcoming Certification Challenges for Rail Replacement Parts - James Brown, Angel Trains and Martin Stevens, DB ESG
- Driving Innovation in the Automotive Industry with AM Technologies - Arash Farboud, Arash Motor Company
- An AM Checklist: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff when Buying AM Equipment - Todd Grimm, T. A. Grimm & Associates
- Surviving Disruption in Additive Manufacturing - Dr Wilderich Heising, Boston Consulting Group
- 3D Medicine at Mayo Clinic: A Deep Dive into Technology and Philosophy - Amy Alexander, Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology's Anatomic Modeling Lab
The TCT Tech Stage will host captivating, CPD-certified, sessions on topics surrounding jewellery, powder metallurgy, metrology, and plastics manufacturing. Visitors are also invited to attend the #3DTalk panel session dedicated to software, hosted by Women in 3D Printing & Cyant, featuring female leaders and pioneers in the 3D printing and additive manufacturing industry. A seat at the TCT Tech Stage ensures attendees leave this industry-defining event with even more knowledge than they came with.
With the rapid growth of 3D technologies across all industry sectors, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the recent innovations. TCT Introducing Stage will showcase inspiring talks, live debates, and interactive sessions on the latest additive manufacturing product developments and services across hardware, software, and ancillaries, led by TCT Show’s most prominent exhibitors including Formlabs, Protolabs, EOS, Materialise, Fraunhofer IWU, and many more. TCT Introducing Stage is a great platform for newcomers and returning visitors to gain more knowledge on technological progress amongst like-minded professionals.
New for 2019, TCT Insights Stage will shine the spotlight on the essential aspects required to understand the entire spectrum of the current and emerging additive manufacturing technologies. The programme includes an ever-popular workshop on the fundamentals of AM, delivered by Graham Tromans, ideal for attendees newly initiated to the 3D printing industry.
This stage is also a host to the TCT Additive Insight Podcast, presented live by the expert TCT Content Team. By focusing on the past, present and the future of additive manufacturing, the three episodes will explore achievements and innovative 3D printing breakthroughs, influential and pioneering technology currently showcased at the TCT Show, and glimpse into the next generation of developments in the pipeline.
Also new to TCT Show 2019 is TCT Connect, this year in association with HP. The networking platform will provide an interactive networking space for professionals in the design-to-manufacturing industry where they can exchange ideas and ultimately facilitate business growth.
James Woodcock, VP Content, Strategy & Partnerships at Rapid News Group, commented: “The diversification of features at TCT Show reflects the changing landscape for the wider design-to-manufacturing community. TCT Connect, provides a streamlined and efficient way for buyers and sellers to conduct business and build stronger relationships face-to-face — something we believe is increasingly important in the modern world.”
CREATE Education will also be bringing the Inspired Minds Classroom back to TCT Show 2019, providing an introduction to the fascinating realm of 3D printing for students in years nine and ten. Students will embark on this three-hour journey, culminating in a visit to the actual show where they will be able to interact with exhibitors and see the latest innovations up close.
Finally, taking place during the evening of day two, the annual TCT Awards are set to showcase world-leading design-to-manufacturing innovators, technologies and collaborators, as well as recognising the most influential and impactful members of the additive manufacturing industry in the TCT Hall of Fame.
Hosted by tech journalist and presenter, Georgie Barratt, this year's ceremony will debut three new awards including the TCT Women in 3D Printing Innovator Award, Inspex Application Award and Inspex Hardware Award. Finalists for this year’s prestigious awards include Sauber Motorsport AG, Ford Motor Company, NHS, Whirlpool EMEA, BMW Group and Air New Zealand.
TCT Show will take place in Halls 3 and 3A of the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, UK, from 24-26 September 2019. Register for your free ticket here.
