Extrude Hone will attend Rapid + TCT 2024 in Los Angeles to showcase its innovative finishing solutions to industry professionals.

What is Rapid + TCT?

Rapid + TCT is one of the most significant events in the field of additive manufacturing and 3D printing.

Each year, it brings together professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts of this innovative technology in Los Angeles to exchange ideas, present innovations, and explore the latest industry trends.

A global reference

With a history of several years, Rapid + TCT has become a global reference point for those interested in the rapid evolution of manufacturing and design. 

One of the key strengths of Rapid + TCT is its ability to bring together key players in the additive manufacturing industry. From globally renowned companies to promising startups and leading research institutes, the event provides a unique platform to showcase their latest technologies and products. 

This enables participants to discover a wide range of solutions, from 3D printers to associated materials and software, and to understand how these advances can meet their specific needs.

 

An event with multiple application themes

Rapid + TCT’s specifics also lie in its thematic diversity. 

The event covers various additive manufacturing applications, including aerospace, automotive, medicine, and architecture. 

This attracts a diverse audience, including engineers, designers, researchers, supply chain managers, and decision-makers, all interested in the benefits that this technology can offer to their respective fields : 

  • Engineers and designers will be attracted by the complex design and rapid prototyping possibilities offered by additive manufacturing. 
  • Supply chain managers will seek to understand how to effectively integrate this technology into their operations to increase efficiency and reduce costs. 
  • Researchers will be interested in the latest advances in materials and processes.
  • Decision-makers will seek to assess the potential impact of additive manufacturing on their respective industries.

 

Rapid + TCT’s commitment to knowledge sharing

In addition to product exhibitions and demonstrations, the event offers a program of conferences and educational sessions led by industry experts.

These presentations cover a variety of topics, from optimizing manufacturing processes to integrating additive manufacturing into existing workflows, providing participants with a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of the technology and its applications. 

Extrude Hone’s solutions for the additive industry at Rapid + TCT

Extrude Hone, a major additive manufacturing (AM) finishing market player, will showcase its advanced solutions at the upcoming Rapid + TCT at booth 855.

Revolutionizing additive manufacturing: Extrude Hone unveils advanced solutions

With a focus on surface and flow improvement, our advanced technologies have gained recognition for their impact on both outer surfaces and inner channels.

Abrasive flow machining (AFM)

Central to Extrude Hone’s offerings are technologies that redefine the AM landscape. We significantly enhance surface roughness by a factor of 10, eliminating residual particles. Our Abrasive Flow Machining (AFM) and MICROFLOW technologies excel in processing hidden areas and intricate designs, contributing to quality and productivity.

Based on AFM, MICROFLOW treats channels with a diameter as small as 40 µm, well below AM requirements, aligning with the precision needed for small holes in nozzles.

You will also learn about our other technologies :

Thermal Deburring (TEM)

Thermal deburring efficiently removes support structures in metal 3D printing, ensuring complex, precise, and stress-free parts. 

The combination of advanced TEM processes with technical support structures allows simultaneous removal in seconds, even in inaccessible areas.

Electrochemical Machining (ECM)

Electrochemical machining addresses the challenges of conventional machining for complex designs. ECM solutions integrate shaping and surface improvement operations into a single-step process. With Dynamic ECM, we are going beyond static ECM methods to deliver what conventional machining cannot do.

Benefits of Extrude Hone’s participation in Rapid + TCT

The potential benefits for Extrude Hone in presenting its solutions at Rapid + TCT go beyond the mere visibility of its innovative solutions and possible networking opportunities as a market leader.

 

Opportunities for technological development at Rapid + TCT

Customized solutions: tailored excellence.

Extrude Hone stands out by tailoring solutions to diverse application needs. Engaging in customer discussions during building strategy is crucial, as it impacts post-processing. Balancing build and post-processing times optimally reduces costs per part.

Recognizing industry demands, Extrude Hone believes combining multiple post-processing technologies is the key to addressing challenging applications. We aim to find the optimal synergy between each method’s unique benefits.

Rapid + TCT provides an ideal platform to establish strategic partnerships with other companies and research institutions, leading to new opportunities for collaboration and product development that will further revolutionize additive manufacturing and 3D printing.

 

User feedback on additive manufacturing and 3D printing

Furthermore, Rapid + TCT allows Extrude Hone to obtain valuable feedback on its products and technologies from a knowledgeable audience, refining its offerings to better meet the needs of its customers in a demanding market.

Meet Extrude Hone experts at Rapid + TCT

Ray Amin, Dan Carson, and Brian Wallace look forward to welcoming you at the Extrude Hone booth to discuss your challenges in improving 3D printing and additive manufacturing surfaces.

Ray Amin

Business Development Manager

West Coast USA.

Dan Carson

Regional Sales Manager

USA

Brian Wallace

Business Development

Contract Shop USA