April 14–16, 2026, the manufacturing industry gathers in Boston for RAPID + TCT, North America’s leading event for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D technologies. More than a trade show, Rapid + TCT is where production strategies are challenged, validated, and scaled. For manufacturers navigating supply chain pressure, material costs, and demand for faster delivery, the conversations happening here shape the future of production.
Additive manufacturing has moved beyond prototyping. The focus today is qualification, repeatability, and integration into real production workflows. Directed Energy Deposition continues to gain momentum because of its ability to manufacture large-format, high-integrity metallic components with improved material efficiency and reduced lead times. This is the environment where Fastech operates.
A Must-Attend Presentation: WAAM Printed Large-Scale Resonator Ring for Siemens Energy
A major highlight at Rapid + TCT 2026 will be the joint presentation by Alan Pearce, CEO at Fastech, and Tad Steinberg, Additive Manufacturing Business Development at Siemens Energy.
Their session, titled “WAAM Printed Large-Scale Resonator Ring for Siemens Energy,” focuses on a real production component manufactured by Fastech and currently used by Siemens Energy. This is not a prototype. It is an operational industrial component produced using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing.
The presentation explores how WAAM was successfully scaled to produce a large-format resonator ring while meeting strict industrial specifications. Attendees will gain insight into heat input control, deposition stability, toolpath optimization, distortion management in large geometries, and validation strategies ensuring metallurgical integrity and dimensional accuracy.
The outcomes were measurable. Reduced material waste compared to conventional subtractive manufacturing. Shorter production cycles. Improved dimensional control. Reduced machining and assembly through feature integration during deposition. This case study demonstrates how disciplined process development turns additive capability into industrial performance.
Stainless steel 316L Siemens Energy Resonator Ring – High and low wall versions
End-to-End Directed Energy Deposition Manufacturing
Fastech delivers complete Additive DED manufacturing services, supporting customers from feasibility and engineering consultation through parameter development, validation, inspection, and serial production.
Fastech is a component manufacturer producing real, functional parts for industrial customers. The focus is on production, not experimentation. Large-scale metallic components are manufactured in serial volumes with repeatability and quality assurance built into every stage of the process.
Two core technologies anchor this capability.
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing with Gefertec arc605
For large-format components, Fastech utilizes the Gefertec arc605 WAAM platform. WAAM enables high deposition rates and efficient material usage, making it ideal for large structural parts. Near-net-shape manufacturing reduces raw material consumption and significantly lowers machining time.
Fastech has built deep expertise in managing thermal cycles, stabilizing arc deposition, and mitigating distortion in large geometries. These competencies are essential when manufacturing complex components in materials such as titanium and Inconel alloys. The company also processes specialized materials including marine bronze, supporting corrosion-resistant and high-performance industrial applications.
Gefertec arc605 – Two machines currently operating on the shop floor
Laser Wire DED with Meltio Blue Laser Technology
For precision-driven applications, Fastech integrates Laser Wire DED systems powered by Meltio. The company has become the first Meltio Reference Site in the United States, showcasing the latest Blue Laser technology platforms including the Meltio Robot Cell Blue Laser and the Meltio M600.
The Blue Laser technology enhances energy absorption and stability, particularly when processing reflective and demanding materials. This allows for improved deposition control, higher efficiency, and expanded material compatibility.
Laser Wire DED provides fine feature capability, multi-material flexibility, and seamless robotic integration. It complements WAAM by addressing medium-scale and precision-intensive applications while maintaining industrial-grade repeatability.
Together, WAAM and Laser Wire DED provide a powerful, adaptable DED ecosystem. WAAM delivers scalability and deposition speed for large components. Laser Wire DED offers precision and flexibility. Combined within Fastech’s structured end-to-end manufacturing framework, these technologies support reliable serial production across complex material systems.
A Meltio Robot Cell Blue Laser and an M600 are currently operating on the shop floor
Manufacturing Advanced Materials for Real Applications
Material capability remains central to industrial additive success. Fastech processes demanding alloys including titanium, Inconel grades, and marine bronze. Each material requires careful control of thermal input, metallurgical behavior, and finishing strategy.
Through disciplined parameter development and rigorous validation procedures, Fastech ensures structural integrity and repeatable performance. The result is production-ready hardware built for real operational environments.
Full Additive Wire DED Capabilities – Laser Wire DED and WAAM
Join Us in Boston
Rapid + TCT 2026 offers a unique opportunity to see how additive manufacturing is transitioning from concept to scaled production. The presentation by Alan Pearce and Tad Steinberg will provide practical insight into delivering measurable industrial impact with WAAM.
If you are planning to attend, register using Fastech’s promotional code 16711996 to access event benefits.
Register here:
https://www.xpressreg.net/register/rapd0426/start.asp?sc=16711996
Production-scale additive manufacturing is here. It is validated. It is delivering results. Rapid + TCT 2026 is where that transformation is on display.
