AeroDef Manufacturing 2027

The conference program covers additive manufacturing, industrial 3D printing, and supporting technologies through technical presentations, real-world case studies, and strategic perspectives for manufacturers, engineers, product leaders, and decision-makers. Its nine tracks are Aerospace, Defense, Healthcare, Transportation, Energy, Consumer Products, Process Development, Materials Development, and Essential AM. The program also includes Executive Perspectives panel discussions on additive manufacturing trends, industry evolution, opportunities, and challenges. Event features include showcases for aerospace and defense suppliers, healthcare applications, startups, and local additive manufacturing service providers, as well as hands-on exhibits of additive manufacturing technologies and applications. Conference content is organized around evaluating possibilities and applications, implementing and integrating technology, and maximizing performance and efficiency.

The Technical Review & Exchange presents ongoing America Makes projects and their additive manufacturing research and development. Project engineers, managers, and partners collaborate and update stakeholders on project progress. The event platform is intended to raise regional awareness and convene members, partners, and stakeholders from industry, academia, government, and economic development agencies. Members and nonmembers are welcome.

The conference program covers additive manufacturing, industrial 3D printing, and supporting technologies through technical presentations, real-world case studies, and strategic perspectives for manufacturers, engineers, product leaders, and decision-makers. Its nine tracks are Aerospace, Defense, Healthcare, Transportation, Energy, Consumer Products, Process Development, Materials Development, and Essential AM. The program also includes Executive Perspectives panel discussions on additive manufacturing trends, industry evolution, opportunities, and challenges. Event features include showcases for aerospace and defense suppliers, healthcare applications, startups, and local additive manufacturing service providers, as well as hands-on exhibits of additive manufacturing technologies and applications. Conference content is organized around evaluating possibilities and applications, implementing and integrating technology, and maximizing performance and efficiency.

Technical programming covers aerospace materials and applications, including additive manufacturing; advanced forming and thermomechanical processing; aerospace coatings; AI and integrated computational materials engineering; composite materials and structures; emerging materials and processes; extreme-environment and gas-turbine materials; light alloy technology; low-cost manufacturing and affordable structures; materials characterization and failure analysis; modeling and simulation of manufacturing processes; multifunctional materials; residual stress for aerospace components; space and cryogenic applications; sustainable and enabling materials and processes; titanium alloys and manufacturing technologies; tribology and wear of aerospace materials; and welding and joining. The conference also includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, an exposition, and professional development opportunities. The detailed schedule and keynote lineup have not yet been published.

A B2B event focused on aerospace and defense supply chains, manufacturing capabilities, services, and technologies. Suppliers, service providers, engineering, supply chain, procurement, and product development teams connect through pre-arranged one-to-one meetings; attendance is reserved for vetted professionals. The first day features presentations by executives and leaders covering commercial and military programs at Collins, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Topics include market-segment trends, challenges and opportunities, supplier expectations, manufacturing automation, and information integration.

Advanced manufacturing technology is presented across aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment, medical device equipment, and defense, spanning high-end manufacturing equipment, smart manufacturing, and robotic automation. Featured technologies include additive manufacturing; CAD, CAE, and CAM; industrial IoT and Industry 4.0; cybersecurity and digital transformation; materials and metallurgy; tooling and machining; factory automation, robotics, inspection, and machine vision; energy and environmental efficiency; and machine tools and fabrication. SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030 is a featured experience focused on manufacturers’ workforce challenges and solutions intended to unlock human potential.

The summit presents an integrated, three-track program connecting aviation, advanced air mobility, space, and defense through shared priorities in supply chains, testbeds, capital, and workforce. Tracks are Flightline (Advanced Air Mobility & Aviation), Orbitline (Space & Space-Enabled Services), and Frontline (Defense, Dual-Use & Manufacturing). Sessions address Arizona entry points into U.S. and allied aerospace ecosystems; corridors, ranges, manufacturing capacity, and emerging spaceports for pilots and multi-domain experiments; intersections of aerospace with microelectronics, biosciences, AI, and advanced manufacturing; and converting strategy into pilots, partnerships, commitments, mission briefs, and Global Aerospace Commitments for 2030.

The event features exhibits in automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, precision machining, software, industrial IoT, and cybersecurity, alongside an executive keynote panel series and presentations, technology demonstrations, and interactive Knowledge Bars. The Knowledge Bars address how technology, innovation, and AI can help small and medium-sized manufacturers adopt technology. Featured technology areas also include additive manufacturing, advanced materials, digital transformation, energy and environmental efficiency, and manufacturing engineering. SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030 focuses on manufacturers’ workforce challenges.

The meeting brings together leaders from the Department of War, industry, manufacturing institutes, and academia to address the future of American defense manufacturing. Program themes include industrial surge and production capacity, supply-chain resilience, advanced manufacturing, manufacturing modernization, and priorities for strengthening the Defense Industrial Base. The format includes high-level briefings, panel discussions, and fireside chats with senior leaders.

Exhibit areas include automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, precision machining, software solutions, industrial IoT, and cybersecurity. The Executive Perspectives series features panels with manufacturing-company executives and technology providers; Knowledge Bars cover advanced manufacturing technologies and how innovation and AI adoption can address technology challenges for small and midsize manufacturers. Other listed features include the SME Mission Critical: Workforce 2030 experience on manufacturers’ workforce challenges; a Pop Up Factory demonstrating an assembly and inspection workflow that captures data and connects apps, devices, and analytics; and a Corporate and Institutional Roundtable addressing the manufacturing skills gap, alignment between academic outcomes and workforce needs, and strategies for manufacturing’s future. The Bright Minds College Experience includes executive chats, student-led sessions, hands-on exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, industry roundtables, and discussions about the manufacturing workforce.

A Secret/NOFORN forum for aerospace and defense leaders addressing strategic, programmatic, and technical challenges, as well as policy issues affecting the aerospace and national security communities. The forum requires attendees to hold final U.S. SECRET or higher clearance.