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TCT Shenzhen 2026 opened on October 14 in Hall 15 of the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao’an, and ran through October 16. The event brought together equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, software developers, and companies working on end-use applications, offering a closer look at developments across China’s additive manufacturing industry.
Based on what I saw on the opening day, copper and copper alloy parts, robot structural components, flexible footwear, precision ceramics, and AI-generated 3D models stood out as areas worth watching.
Across the exhibition, a common theme emerged: companies are focusing less on what their printers can do in general and more on the specific products they can manufacture. Here are seven trends that stood out on the show floor.