Looking at How Additive Manufacturing Is Impacting Critical Industries at RAPID + TCT

It should be clear by now, applications were the star at RAPID + TCT. This was especially the case when it comes to demanding sectors: for example, aerospace, defense and automotive. Although we already knew these fields would have a starting role at the event, especially with the AeroDef exhibitors sharing the show floor, but we were truly blown away by some of what we saw at the event this year. But what exactly were the companies bringing the most impact to demanding industries through additive manufacturing?

To learn why, we went around the show floor to pick out a few of our favorite among the exhibitors booths. We started off with ADDiTEC, already well-known in the aerospace sector, and now also making its mark in defense. How? Well at its booth at RAPID + TCT, we were able to see the AMDROiD X, this compact, portable DED solution is housed in a 10-foot container and is able to print large-scale metal parts with materials like Inconel, copper and aluminum. This makes it perfect for on-demand repairs in remote or combat environments.

Next up, we stopped by HP. The company has had a number of impressive parts at events over the years, but the Doughboy made our jaw drop. This 2,800-horsopower vehicle features 75+ 3D printed parts. See it in the video to discover how the marriage of additive manufacturing and automotive for next-gen design was on display at RAPID + TCT.