TCT 2008

TCT is the only UK event focused on providing solutions for reducing time-to-market. The exclusive focus on Rapid Product Development and Rapid Manufacturing technologies stand TCT apart from other events and it benefits from a unique position as the event to attend to learn about and source the most up to date information in the RPD&RM sector.

TCT successfully draws together everyone involved in the concept, design, manufacturing and specification functions. Designers, prototype specialists, technical directors, development engineers, product managers, purchasing engineers, design directors, chief engineers, sub-contractors, consultants and other manufacturing professionals all attend TCT. In 2007 over 2000 visitors attended the event from 27 different countries.

Exhibits cover the vast range of RP&M machines and technologies bringing together all of the leading Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Manufacturing Machine manufacturers under one roof for the only time in the UK every year. In addition, the exhibition showcases major players from the sectors of Inspection, Scanning and Digitizing, CAD/CAM/CAE Software and Materials. Service providers from all the sectors are also on hand to demonstrate the most effective ways of utilising the technologies available. In 2007 120 companies were represented.

RP&M Technology Introduction Sessions: Following on from the success of 2007, these free seminar sessions, organised in conjunction with the RPMA and WMTN will give newcomers to “rapid” technologies the opportunity to get up to speed as fast as possible and to be aware of how they can best access them.

Rapid Machining Forum at TCT 2008 – a daily free seminar session organised in conjunction with the GTMA, the Rapid Machining Forum will showcase the fast emerging area of manufacturing parts using advanced CAM software and milling techniques.

Rapid Manufacturing Conference: The world renowned TCT conference focusing on the exciting area of Rapid Manufacturing is characterised by high quality presentations from companies such as Airbus, BMW, Siemens and Renishaw. This high level conference drew delegates from over 25 different countries in 2007. The 2008 programme will continue to break new ground in this fast moving technology arena.

Industry Support: TCT 2008 is the only UK exhibition to receive exclusive and full support from the No.1 title in the RPD&RM sector, the TCT Magazine. In addition TCT is also supported by key industry organisations including GARPA, RPMA, GTMA, PMMMA, SBAC, 3D SUG, RM Platform and BERR MAS.

Co-located Show: TCT is co-located with MMLive 2008 – a new Micro Manufacturing Show. The two events will bring together the latest developments in a wide range of technologies and will offer a one stop shop for engineers looking to source the latest solutions for design, development and manufacturing.

Registration: Registration for both the conference and exhibition and further information can be found online at www.tctshow.com