TCT Shenzhen Exhibition Returns with Impact: The South China 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Expo to Take Place in September 2025 in Shenzhen

Date: September 10-12, 2025 

Venue: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian)

On September 25, 2024, Globus Rapid News Co., Ltd.(上海万耀科迅展览有限公司), a joint venture subsidiary of GLOBUS Events Limited(万耀企龙展览有限公司), announced that the South China 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Exhibition (TCT Shenzhen Exhibition) — as the second stop of the TCT brand in China — will make a triumphant return to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area from September 10-12, 2025, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian).

In 2025, the dual exhibitions in Shanghai and Shenzhen will drive the additive manufacturing industry chain’s comprehensive upgrade and extension, helping brand enterprises achieve new growth and continuing the remarkable success story of these twin cities.

Unlike the TCT Asia Exhibition, which boasts extensive influence in the Asian region, cutting-edge technological leadership, and comprehensive coverage of the entire industry chain, TCT Shenzhen Exhibition will be rooted in Shenzhen, China’s capital of innovation. The focus will be on the additive manufacturing market within the Greater Bay Area, aligning with the region’s industrial characteristics. It will encompass key sectors such as consumer electronics, mold manufacturing, jewelry design, and dental healthcare, tightly integrating additive manufacturing technology with local industries, fostering in-depth synergy between technology and industry, and accelerating innovative growth in regional manufacturing.

Guangdong’s electronic product exports (including mobile phones, home appliances, and electric vehicles) have surged at an annual growth rate of 10.9%, accounting for 64.6% of the province's total exports. In the first half of 2024, Guangdong’s OEM production reached 2.29 million vehicles, 59% of which were electric vehicles. Despite Tesla's presence in Shanghai, its production volume lags significantly behind that of Guangdong. Additionally, Guangdong’s exports to Hong Kong have experienced steady long-term growth, with an average annual growth rate of 5.2% from 1997 to 2023. The average annual growth rate of electronic product exports to Hong Kong has been 13.7%, accounting for 77% of total exports. Hong Kong residents now find it more convenient to travel to Shenzhen, with the Futian Convention Center located close to Hong Kong, offering added convenience for buyers from the region.

Shenzhen has become a stronghold for stabilizing the manufacturing sector, accelerating its development into a global leader in advanced manufacturing, and increasingly serving as the primary platform for cultivating new productivity.

Figure | TCT Shenzhen 2019 Show Venue

In 2019, the TCT brand made its debut in Shenzhen, with the inaugural TCT Shenzhen Exhibition attracting hundreds of exhibitors and brands, along with professional attendees from application industries such as consumer electronics, mold manufacturing, and creative design. It successfully hosted 27 industry forum events.

After a six-year hiatus, the TCT Shenzhen Exhibition will return transformed, expanding its focus to include the entire additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, and advanced ceramics industry chains. By connecting materials, equipment, post-processing, and complete end-to-end solutions, the exhibition aims to promote the widespread and innovative application of 3D printing and powder metallurgy technologies.

Figure | TCT Shenzhen 2019 Show Venue

The TCT Shenzhen Exhibition will continue to extend its reach across South China, Southwest China, and Southeast Asia, with a sharp focus on sectors such as consumer electronics, mold manufacturing, jewelry, and dental healthcare. The exhibition will provide solutions that include prototype manufacturing, single-pass fabrication of complex components, and customized applications, fostering industrial upgrading and sustained growth.

Duncan Wood, CEO of Rapid News Publications Ltd. and Chairman of Globus Rapid News Co., Ltd., remarked, “The TCT Asia Exhibition, held in Shanghai, is widely recognized as China’s leading 3D printing industry event. The return of the TCT Shenzhen Exhibition, in conjunction with the highly complementary Powder Metallurgy Exhibition, will offer exhibitors and attendees unparalleled convenience. We look forward to exploring new collaborations with partners and are confident that we can continue to serve Shenzhen, a city renowned for its innovation and openness to new technologies, with great success.”