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Axtra3D On Being at the Forefront of Innovation at RAPID + TCT 2025
RAPID + TCT 2025 will be taking place in Detroit, Michigan this year between April 8 and 10. And as always, one of the highlights at the event for attendees will be the exhibitors who are showing the latest innovations…
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RAPID + TCT 2025 will be taking place in Detroit, Michigan this year between April 8 and 10. And as always, one of the highlights at the event for attendees will be the exhibitors who are showing the latest innovations in additive manufacturing as well as exciting applications for the technologies. But who will be there? What can you look forward to if you attend?
To answer these questions, we are sitting down with some of the exhibitors who will be attending RAPID + TCT 2025 to learn more about what they will be showcasing and what they think will be the highlight for attendees at the event this year. To start with, we spoke with Axtra3D, a startup we have previously covered, which has quickly grown thanks to its HPS technology and Lumia X1 3D printer.
Axtra3D’s Lumia X1 3D printer
And if you have not already, be sure to register for RAPID + TCT 2025 HERE to not just get the Expo Pass for free (usually $125) and meet exhibitors like Axtra3D, but to also enter an exclusive giveaway for prizes such as a VIP Pass. This includes a complimentary Full Conference Pass ($1,300 value), three nights hotel stay (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights), and access to the VIP lounge.
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