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RAPID is the most important event of the year for anyone involved in 3D technology. For over 25 years, RAPID has led the way for innovations and partnerships in additive manufacturing, bringing together manufacturing professionals and industry experts from across the globe.

the leading showcase for innovation

Thousands of new users come to RAPID every year because they know they’ll find the innovative solutions they need to compete successfully. Manufacturers depend on RAPID to provide them with cutting-edge applications to help cut costs, streamline operations, and advance their business. This is your opportunity to showcase your technology and services alongside the most inventive manufacturers in the country.

Products are introduced.

Ideas are born.

Relationships are formed.

Visions become reality.

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Companies exhibit at RAPID every year because they know they get a return on their investment. As an exhibitor at RAPID, you will:

Connect with decision-makers that are ready to invest in your products and services: 82% of RAPID attendees influence purchase decisions at their companies, and 57% are owners, managers, executives, product designers, or research and development professionals.

Meet buyers new to 3D technologies and eager to find the solutions that your company can provide: 47% of the RAPID 2015 audience had little or no experience with additive manufacturing technologies.

Reach thousands of new prospects: RAPID continues to grow, exposing you to new leads from around the world every year. 75% of RAPID 2015 attendees were first-time RAPID attendees.

take your company to the next level

We have been a long-time exhibitor at RAPID. I look at our ROI and, by far, this is one of the

best shows for us.

Bruce Bradshaw, Stratasys

bigger and better every year

RAPID 2015attendance increased

over the 2014 event

31%

RAPID

increase in square footage in 2015

posted a

28%

over the 2014 event

RAPID 2015The exhibitor count for

increased

30%

3 years of

growth

RAPID 2014 Total Exhibiting Companies

145Total Square Footage

24,400Total Show Attendance

3,445RAPID 2013Total Exhibiting Companies

101Total Square Footage

15,700Total Show Attendance

2,502

RAPID 2015 Total Exhibiting Companies

189Total Square Footage

31,250Total Show attendance

4,512

Connect with manufacturing professionals from diverse industries actively researching additive manufacturing, 3D printing, and 3D scanning technologies, equipment, and services. Find prospects new to the industry who are looking for the solutions your company offers. Meet decision makers who have the authority to close the deal.

meet the largest group of technology buyers in north america

What’s nice is that it’s a pretty targeted audience; different than some of the general trade shows. The people that come here are typically looking for something like our technology or trying to solve some problems that require our technology.

Johan Gout, Capture 3D, Inc.

new attendes

75%of RAPID 2015

attendees were first-time RAPID

attendees.

new users

47%

of the RAPID 2015 audience had little or no experience with

additive manufacturing technologies.

role in buying

82%

of RAPID attendees influence equipment purchase decisions in

their companies.

budget

32% of the RAPID

audience have equipment budgets

that exceeded $200,000.

job function

57% of RAPID attendees

are owners, managers, executives, product

designers, or research and development

professionals.

Source for all statistics: RAPID 2015 Registration Data

Additive/Rapid Manufacturing 3D Printing

Bioprinting

Direct Digital Manufacturing

Direct Metal Deposition

Direct Metal Fabrication

Direct Metal Laser Sintering

Direct Metal Tooling

Electron Beam Manufacturing

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

Hybrid and Multitasking Machines

Multijetting

Prototyping & Engineering Services

Rapid Prototyping

Rapid Tooling

Selective Laser Melting

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

Service Bureaus

Solid Modeling

Stereolithography (SLA)

rapid is technology-focused

Attendees visit RAPID to research and source the latest equipment, materials and services in additive manufacturing/3D printing and 3D scanning. Here’s a glimpse at some of the technologies covered at RAPID:

3D Scanning/Imaging Reverse Engineering

Reproduction

Reverse Modeling

Molding Compression Molding

Foamed Plastics, Molders

Molding Accessories

Pattern Making

Vacuum Systems

Materials Ceramics

Composites

Metals

Plastics

Manufacturing Processes & Support CAD/CAE/CAM

Castings

Design Engineering

Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)

Electron Beam Manufacturing

Finishing & Coating

Freeform Fabrication

Investment Casting

Laser Cutting

Laser Melting

Machining/Prototype/Short Run

Materials Testing

Product Design & Automation

Service Bureaus

Software, Simulation, Process Modeling

Quality Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Inspection Systems & Equipment

Measurement, Inspection & Testing

Measuring Tools & Equipment

why

orlando?The City of Orlando is an international business center. In recent years, Orlando’s economy has diversified significantly, creating a new breed of high-tech careers in cutting-edge industries. Today, Orlando is a worldwide leader in innovation, attracting top companies and talent from around the globe.

Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing and is home to more than 18,600 manufacturing companies.1 Top manufacturing

segments include advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense

products, metal fabrication, and medical equipment.1

Florida’s manufacturing industry is highly integrated with the global economy, with Florida-origin

exports to the world reaching $58.6 billion in 2014.1

Manufacturing employs 336,200 people in Florida, an

increase of 6,700 jobs over 2014.2

Florida ranks

#1 for aviation manufacturing

attractiveness3 and #5 for high-tech employment in

the U.S.4

Orlando is a top location for

entrepreneurs. The region has a long history

of entrepreneurial activity and is home to unique resources such as

the National Entrepreneur Center (one of only two such centers in the nation), the University of Central Florida Business

Incubation Program (ranked as one of the top incubators in the nation)

and Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship. 5

1 Enterprise Florida 2 Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, June 2015 Labor Statistics Data 3 2015 Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness Rankings, PwC 4 TechAmerica 5 Orlando Economic Development Commission

medical manufacturing innovations: additive manufacturing and bioprinting

From manufacturing of end-use surgical devices and customized implants, to bone scaffolds and functioning organ replacements, additive manufacturing is truly changing lives. RAPID 2016 will include SME’s Medical Manufacturing Innovations (MMI) Series, developed and supported by the SME Medical AM/3DP Workgroup. With nearly every region of the world reporting increasing applications for medical, you will not find a better audience for this fast-growing segment.

The MMI Series at RAPID will include focused promotions and web pages to further target and bring to the event a highly qualified medical and dental audience. This will include an option to highlight your company as a medical resource by being listed as a RAPID and MMI exhibitor.

included with your

exhibitAt RAPID, you get so much more than just exhibit space on the show floor. Take advantage of these complimentary tools to promote your RAPID participation, build your network, and maximize your return on investment.

Customized email campaigns to reach your key customers and top prospects

Print and digital guest passes providing complimentary show floor access to your partners, customers, and prospects

Event directory listing by company name and product categories

New product indicator

One complimentary conference pass per exhibiting company — send your booth staff to the presentations to learn about the latest in additive manufacturing and to network with attendees, or transfer it to a client

RAPID is a great place to learn, see new technology, and present new technology to grow the industry.

You have all of the technologies under one roof, plus anything new that has come out. We’ve been busy all

day; the reception we’ve gotten is huge.

John Oney, Almco

don’t be

left behind

Reserve your preferred exhibit space now for the

3D technology event of the year — exhibit space is filling up fast! To reserve your exhibit space or for additional

details on exhibiting at RAPID, contact:

booth space rate0-200 square feet — $35.00 per square foot** Includes standard decorator package – carpet, 110V electrical, 6’ draped table, 2 chairs, waste basket and standard ID sign.

201+ square feet — $32.00 per square foot****Space only

sponorships Exclusive opportunities. Elevated exposure.Build brand awareness and drive traffic to your RAPID exhibit with customized sponsorship opportunities. Align your message with one of the RAPID activities, including keynotes and receptions, or aim for brand exposure in high-traffic areas. Sponsorships are a great way to maximize return on your trade show investment.

Angie Szerlong

800.733.3976

ext. 3159

aszerlong@sme.org

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This is the best show for us. The industry continues to evolve and the people that

are pushing that evolution are here. You’re not really going to get a full picture unless

you come to RAPID.

Jaclyn Lebert, EnvisionTEC, Inc.

reserve your exhibit space at RAPID 2016

today

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may 16-19, 2016 | exhibits may 17-19 orange county convention center | west building

orlando, fl