Rapid + TCT 2025, the largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event in North America, is set to take place in Detroit from April 8 to 10, 2025. This event promises to be a significant gathering for professionals in the manufacturing industry, offering a platform for learning, networking, and showcasing innovative technologies.

The event will focus on the latest advancements in additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing. Attendees can expect expert presentations, interactive workshops, and valuable networking events that will provide insights and strategies for filling the workforce pipeline, onboarding and training new hires, upskilling existing talent, and transferring vital knowledge. SME FUSION, the manufacturing industry’s leading workforce event, will also be held during this period from April 8 to 10 in Detroit.

Western Manufacturing Technology Show 2025 is another significant event for manufacturers in Western Canada. This show offers unparalleled opportunities to showcase products and engage with industry leaders. It will take place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, from April 9 to 11. Attendees can learn from leading experts and network with professionals from various fields.

The event schedule is packed with webinars on topics such as high-rate manufacturing of composites in advanced air mobility, laser beam shaping for welding and metal AM applications, VA/VE for manufacturing: building a successful practice, maximizing air system performance for metal fabrication and equipment manufacturing, and new flame retardant materials that are halogen-free and reusable.

In addition to these events, SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) is committed to empowering women in engineering and manufacturing through various initiatives. The organization has provided platforms for women to share their stories, build connections, and seize opportunities in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

With the increasing complexity of industrial projects and the need to stay within budgets, building information modeling tools are becoming essential. These tools offer solutions that traditional methods struggle to deliver. The article "Reducing Cost Overruns in Industrial Projects" discusses how these tools can help manage costs effectively.

As additive manufacturing continues to evolve, it opens up new possibilities across various industries. From air taxis to aviation parts redesigned through additive manufacturing techniques to the development of new flame-retardant materials that are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

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