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TOP PICKS AT TCT SHOW 2018
EXHIBITIOON PREVIEW

TCT SHOW

TCT
TOP PICKS AT TCT SHOW 2018
Innovation up-close
The TCT Show floorplan has once again expanded to halls 3 and 3A of the NEC , Birmingham where 250 + exhibitors will be showing their latest technologies and services covering the entire designto-manufacturing value chain .
An anticipated 10,000 + visitors can expect product launches , UK debuts and examples of innovative applications across aerospace , medical , automotive and more .
Highlights include the European debut of Stratasys ’ newlylaunched Fortus 380CF Production 3D Printer , 3D Systems ’ scalable Figure 4 production platform , and Ultimaker ’ s new larger S5 dual extrusion system which is already being leveraged by major industrial players such as Ford .
World-class speakers
The TCT Main Stage is the place to be to hear from Blue Chips , SMEs and research and academia leaders and learn how 3D technologies are making a real impact in the manufacturing world .
Grab a seat and take in valuable insight from the likes of Airbus , PepsiCo , Natural History Museum and University of Sheffield on how 3D technologies are being applied across research and industry .
Hear from the Hall of Famers
The Main Stage will host the TCT Hall of Fame panel session featuring this year ’ s inductees moderated by TCT Head of Content Dan O ’ Connor .
The ability to bring together some of the most influential characters from the early days of the AM industry will give not only a glimpse into our shared history but also remind us of the pitfalls we must all avoid .
Let ’ s # 3DTALK
The brainchild of Cyant and Women in 3D Printing , the popular 3DTALK event series returns to TCT Show for another lively panel session featuring four industry leaders sharing their experience and knowledge from across the 3D technologies spectrum .
Catch this session on the Tech Stage at 12:45 to 13:30 .
Accelerating technologies
Want to find the next big thing ?
The TCT Acceleration Zone is a unique new show floor feature designed to help take new ideas and organisations to the next stage whether it is a start-up , research project , or simply just a good idea .
If you ' re an investor or a business looking to acquire new technology , head this way .
TCT Group and AM Ventures announce Investor Meeting Scheme for TCT Show 2018
TCT Group is inviting additive manufacturing ( AM ) and 3D printing companies to pitch for investment , and potentially win free consultation from AM Ventures ( AMV ) at this year ’ s TCT Show .
Launching the Investor Meeting Scheme , the alliance between TCT and AM Ventures is looking to find the next big thing from the sector ’ s vast number of start-ups . At TCT Group ’ s flagship show in Birmingham , UK , taking place between September 25th – 27th , companies will get the chance to pitch to investment specialists with a vast network of AM players .
TCT Show will take place in Hall 3 of the National Exhibition Centre ( NEC ), Birmingham , UK , from 25-27 September 2018 .
Register online for free at www . tctshow . com
ATACAM CNC ROUTERS AND LASER CUTTING MACHINES
ATA Engineering distribute their range of ATACAM CNC Routers and Laser Cutting Machines . They are UK agents for isel Germany AG Desktop and Frame Routers .
ATACAM Laser Cutters
The NEW ATACAM range of Laser Cutters includes models for both metalic and non-metalic materials . They are equiped with co2 laser tubes , which can be used for cutting metal sheet such as carbon steel , stainless steel and nonmetalic materials such as acrylic , MDF , plywood , etc .
Applicable materials : acrylic , stainless steel , carbon steel , MDF .
ATACAM CNC Routers
This new range of affordable CNC Routers from ATA Engineering offers the same high quality build
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that you come to expect from a company that has been supplying CNC ’ s for over 20years along with the support and technical back up .
isel Germany AG Desktop & Frame Routers
Precision and speed for the most efficient manufacture of your products .
• Bespoke CNC systems
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• Free samples
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• Can be upgraded later
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