America Makes TRX is hosted in collaboration with SME

The Technical Review & Exchange (TRX) showcases the ongoing and successful America Makes projects portfolio by sharing the research and development of AM within our contracted project efforts. Project engineers, managers, and partners can collaborate and update stakeholders on the progress of projects underway to advance additive technology. TRX allows the opportunity for members/partners to host the event platform to increase awareness within their region by inviting keynote speakers, their network, partners, and stakeholders. This platform features the abilities and efforts of America Makes to collaborate, catalyze, and convene the AM industrial base.

America Makes is proud to partner with SME to co-locate the Institute’s Spring Technical Review and Exchange (TRX) with RAPID + TCT 2026 – the largest additive manufacturing (AM) and industrial 3D printing event in North America to enable members, project partners, and key leaders in AM technology to gather in one central location to drive the exploration and advancement of next-generation AM.

Conference benefits for TRX attendees include:

• Expo passes to RAPID + TCT, and AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase
• Access to the SME Zone, and conference networking activities

NOTE: TRX registration does not include admittance to RAPID + TCT technical presentations, though upgrade options are available to TRX attendees. Contact , Event Manager, for details.

Members and Non-members are welcome! Individuals from industry, academia, government, and economic development agencies are encouraged to attend.

Seating is first come, first served, as seating is limited.

Registration Closes: March 27, 2026 (subject to change)

Note: Per CFR126., citizens of the following countries will NOT be allowed to participate in this event: Afghanistan, Belarus, Burma, Central African Repulic, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libiya, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Registration from these countries will be canceled.

TRX will be hosted by SME at RAPID + TCT in Boston, MA.

Event Location:

Thomas M. Menino Convention
& Exhibition Center

Room: 160 A/B/C
415 Summer St

Boston, MA 02210

Nearby Hotels:

Can be found on the RAPID + TCT Website

Written cancellation notice must be received before COB on March 27, 2026 to qualify for a refund (Please email Zach Smith). All cancellations are assessed a processing fee of $75. Cancellations received after this date, as well as attendee “no-shows” are ineligible for a refund. Registrants unable to attend the event can send a substitute in their place without transfer or cancellation fees. Please notify us with substitution requests.

Cancellations received after March 27, 2026, and attendee “No-Shows” are ineligible for a refund.

For questions about registration or other event information, please email Zach Smith, Event Manager.

America Makes/NCDMM periodically prints and creates multimedia marketing materials related to our events and programs. In some cases, the materials contain photos or videos of participants. By registering for our events, you and your company consent to the use of any images for marketing and public communication purposes, without compensation. In addition to this, we may share your name, job title, and company in the form of an 'attendee list' for distribution.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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