Detroit’s RAPID + TCT was a huge Additive Manufacturing event with over 400 exhibitors from all facets of the 3D printing industry showing off new machines and technological breakthroughs for both the media and potential buyers. Though most companies displaying wares were on the industrial side, there was still plenty to see for those of us focused on the consumer market. Prusa, Bambu Lab, Elegoo, Creality, FLSun, and Phrozen were all there to show off their latest models. We also saw handheld scanners from Creality and RevoPoint, as well as lasers and plenty of filament.
The show was simultaneously overwhelming and slightly disappointing. There were no surprises unveiled, at least not for me, as all the new consumer-grade printers were either something I knew was coming or had already spent time on my workbench.
