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# RAPID TECH 3D 2026 · Germany · Rapid Prototyping & Additive Manufactur | TradeShowIntel

> RAPID.TECH 3D 2026 is a leading additive manufacturing trade show and congress taking place from May 5-7, 2026 at Messe Erfurt, Germany. The event features an e

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# RAPID TECH 3D 2026

RAPID.TECH 3D 2026 is a leading additive manufacturing trade show and congress taking place from May 5-7, 2026 at Messe Erfurt, Germany. The event features an exhibition with over 70 exhibitors (2025 edition), a high-level congress with multiple tracks, and extensive networking opportunities. It targets professionals in 3D printing, industrial production, and related fields.
RAPID.TECH 3D 2026 is a leading additive manufacturing trade show and congress taking place from May 5-7, 2026 at Messe Erfurt, Germany. The event features an exhibition with over 70 exhibitors (2025 edition), a high-level congress with multiple tracks, and extensive networking opportunities. It targets professionals in 3D printing, industrial production, and related fields.

## Event details

- **Dates:** 5–7 May 2026

- **Venue:** Messe Erfurt

- **Industry:** Rapid Prototyping & Additive Manufacturing, CAD/CAM - Design - Modelisation, Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering, Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Industrial Technology, Industrial Production

- **Category:** Trade show

## Audience scale

- **Exhibitors:** 170+

- **Attendees:** 3,500+

## Why exhibit
Exhibit at rapid.tech 3D to showcase your innovative products and services to a highly knowledgeable audience of industry professionals, researchers, and decision-makers in additive manufacturing. Benefit from our integrated congress-exhibition format, five ready-made system stand packages, attractive early bird pricing, and sponsorship opportunities for maximum brand visibility. Connect with users, engineers, and potential partners in a focused environment.

## Why visit
Attend rapid.tech 3D to discover the latest developments in additive manufacturing, from real-world use cases to cutting-edge research. Experience a top-class congress program curated with industry leaders like VDMA and Fraunhofer, explore innovations from over 70 exhibitors, and network with experts at technical deep dives, expert tables, and evening events. Gain actionable insights to improve performance, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market.

## Exhibitor profile

- 3D Printer Manufacturers

- Materials Suppliers

- Software/AI & Design Providers

- AM Service Bureaus

- Post-Processing Equipment

- Scanning & Quality Control

- Research Institutions

- Industrial Production Systems

## Visitor profile

- R&D Engineers

- Production Managers

- Design Engineers

- Supply Chain Managers

- Researchers

- Business Executives

- Startups

- Students

## Industries

- Rapid Prototyping & Additive Manufacturing

- CAD/CAM - Design - Modelisation

- Applied Computer & Industrial Engineering

- Additive Manufacturing

- 3D Printing

- Industrial Technology

- Industrial Production

## Organisers

- Messe Erfurt GmbH