TCT Asia 2025: China Consolidates Its Position in the Additive Manufacturing Market

On March 19, the eleventh edition of TCT Asia 2025 closed its doors at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. With more than 450 exhibitors and after three days of intense activity in halls 7.1 and 8.1, the trade show reaffirmed its position as one of the most important in additive manufacturing in Asia, reflecting a clear growth of Chinese companies in the 3D printing sector. Through its various exhibitors, thematic areas and conference program, the event highlighted key industry trends and China’s increasingly important role in additive manufacturing.

Hundreds of 3D printing companies, both solution manufacturers and manufacturing services, were present at this latest edition of TCT Asia. Some of the most recognized brands showed their latest developments to the thousands of attendees who came to the event. However, the absence of some of the most popular Chinese brands in the sector, such as Bambu Lab or Anycubic, was striking. Although they were present through distributors, the truth is that none of them had their own stand. This is especially notable considering Bambu Lab will be releasing its H2D printer on March 25.

What Did We See at the Eleventh Edition of TCT Asia?

To facilitate the visitors’ experience and highlight the different applications of 3D printing, the trade show was divided into several defined zones. Specifically, we found an entire area dedicated to metals, with companies dedicated to this material family compatible with different additive manufacturing technologies. Additionally, there was an area dedicated to non-metals, including polymers, resins and advanced composites, where innovations in more resistant, sustainable and optimized materials for high-speed printing were presented.