What are the opening hours?

9:00–17:30 on 27 and 28 May, and 9:00–15:00 on 29 May 2027.

How do I register to visit?

Trade visitors pre-register online through the TCT Asia website's visitor pre-registration page.

Is there a conference?

Yes. The TCT Asia Summit, C-Suite Stage, TechStage and other concurrent forums run during the show.

TCT Asia 2027

Name: TCT Asia 2027
Start: 2027-05-27T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-05-29T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Shanghai New International Expo Centre

About this event

TCT Asia is the leading 3D printing and additive manufacturing exhibition in China and the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2015 by the team behind the UK's TCT Group, it brings the full industry chain to Shanghai, from industrial and desktop printers to materials, software, post-processing and service bureaus. The 2027 edition fills halls N1–N5 of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Pudong.

Exhibition

The show floor covers the complete additive manufacturing ecosystem, aimed at designers, engineers and buyers evaluating and scaling AM in production.

Industrial metal and polymer 3D printers
Materials and powders
Design, simulation and print-preparation software
Post-processing and inspection
Rapid prototyping and 3D printing services
Bioprinting and medical applications

Conference and concurrent events

Summits and stages run alongside the exhibition and are a long-standing part of the event, with application-led content for aerospace, moulding and medical technology.

TCT Asia Summit (application-driven sessions)
C-Suite Stage for executive discussions
TechStage for academic research and innovations
Insight Stage Series
LabTec Bio3D Forum
ASTM additive manufacturing certificate course
3D Genius Hub for young makers

Who attends

Engineers, product designers, manufacturing and R&D managers, procurement teams and researchers from automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer goods, moulding and tooling. The organizer reports that 66.8% of visitors have purchasing needs and that most international buyers come from East and Southeast Asia.