AM Pitchfest Competition

The AM Pitchfest will showcase the latest in AM technology and innovation to a panel of industry leaders, media and the AM community. Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and Academic Spin-offs with Emerging Technology, Products and Applications will present at RAPID + TCT 2023! Companies will showcase the latest in AM technology and innovation to a panel of industry leaders, media and the AM community.

Master of Ceremonies

• Robert Willig, Executive Director and CEO, SME
• Stacey DelVecchio, President, StaceyD Consulting

The Judges

• John Barnes, Founder and President, The Barnes Global Advisors
• Ellen Lee, Technical Leader, Additive Manufacturing Research and Advanced Engineering, Ford Motor Co.
• Amy Elliott, Group Lead-Robotics, and Intelligent Systems
• Stephan Butkow, Managing Director, Electronics & Industrial Technology, Stifel.
• Troy Jenson, Senior Research Analyst, Lake Street Capital Market, LLC

The Companies

• Vitro3D
• ColorForge
• Ulendo Technologies, Inc.
• LightSpeed Concepts Inc.
• Azure Printed Homes
• AM Ultrasonics
• T3DP
• Vitriform3D
• 3D Architect
• B-JETTING,. LLC

Eligibility Requirements

• Pitchfest is open to early-stage start-ups
• Start-ups must be established with a team and public-facing website
• Four years or less in business

What's in it for Your Company

• The winning “Pitch” takes home a grand prize and is recognized on the main stage at RAPID + TCT. The winner and runner up will be given the opportunity to exhibit at RAPID + TCT in 2024 (fully equipped 10 x 10 booth)
• Press Release to the Industry and visibility for your company (through SME media channels)
• Visibility includes: SME PR, articles and podcast on SME’s Voices AMplified platform