May 24 to 26, RAPID 2011 Conference & Exposition and 3D Imaging Conference – The RAPID Conference and Tradeshow is devoted to additive manufacturing and is co-located with the 3D IMAGING event. Additive manufacturing technologies are gaining acceptance in diverse industries that include medical as well as aerospace and defense, architecture, motor vehicles, consumer products, and arts and entertainment. Attendees will experience first-hand how additive manufacturing and 3D printing are being used in the early stages of product design, all the way through to final, multiple- part production. Learn how the technologies can reduce design and development time, cut production timeframes, and lower costs. Discover how additive manufacturing can make possible what was the impossible a few short years ago. Both RAPID and 3D IMAGING will be held at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. sme.org/rapid

March 22 and 23, Medical Silicone Conference – Learn from the experts at this Medical Design-sponsored conference at the Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis. Presentations by key materials suppliers, processors, and medical device industry experts will provide attendees with a range of learning opportunities. medicalsiliconeconference.com