From April 8-10, 2025, America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, partnered with SME to co-locate its Spring Technical Review and Exchange (TRX) with RAPID + TCT, North America’s largest additive manufacturing (AM) and industrial 3D printing event, in Detroit, MI. The strategic collaboration united members, partners, and government representatives across the AM industry to foster innovation and strengthen connections.
“I’m delighted that the America Makes TRX was hosted alongside our premier event. Not only did TRX bring key stakeholders to the event, but this strategic partnership showcased the ability of both organizations to collaborate and convene the AM landscape under one roof,” said Steve Prahalis, SME Chief Operating Officer.
Set against the scenic backdrop of Detroit’s Huntington Place Hotel, TRX@Detroit reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to solving challenges and leveraging opportunities in additive integration. Through presentations across 23 active projects, experts shared advancements in material science, process optimization, and AM data management, spotlighting data-driven strategies to improve material qualification and the integration of additive with traditional manufacturing.