Introducing AM Pitchfest Competition AM Pitchfest Winners Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and Academic Spin-offs with Emerging Technology, Products and Applications present at RAPID + TCT! Companies will showcase the latest in AM technology and innovation to a panel of industry leaders, media and the AM community. Masters of Ceremonies Robert Willig, Executive Director and CEOSME Stacey DelVecchio, PresidentStaceyD Consulting The Judges John Barnes, Founder and PresidentThe Barnes Global Advisors Ellen Lee, Technical LeaderAdditive Manufacturing Research and Advanced Engineering Ford Motor Co. Amy ElliottGroup Lead-Robotics, and Intelligent Systems Stephan Butkow, Managing DirectorElectronics & Industrial Technology, Stifel. Troy Jenson, Senior Research AnalystLake 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