Our Premier AM Event Returns to the United States in June 2025
Join us on June 24-25, 2025 in California for the Advanced Manufacturing for Defense Summit, where we explore the cutting-edge realm of additive manufacturing, a sector set to surpass a staggering value of USD $76.16 billion by 2030. This dynamic sector, thriving at the intersection of aerospace, space, and defense, is at the forefront of revolutionizing modern manufacturing practices.
This gathering, conducted in collaboration with ASTM International, will serve as a nexus of defense primes, government leaders, industry leaders, technical vendors, and startup innovators, where collaborative discussions will unfold against the backdrop of recent investments, as well as program initiatives funded by the current administration and major defense and aerospace companies, adding a layer of timeliness and relevance to the discourse.
Is your company or organization investing in additive manufacturing? The event will provide a forum for you to learn about the latest solutions in the space. For industry vendors, the conference serves as a platform to maximize the reach of your solutions and services within a fast growing community.
Reasons to attend Advanced Manufacturing for Defense, Aerospace & Space
Exclusive Insights from Industry Leaders: Gain strategic perspectives, and industry trends shared by top representatives and key decision-makers from organizations such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, the Navy, and the Army.
Regulatory Insights and Collaboration with ASTM International: With the event hosted in collaboration with ASTM International, attendees will have the opportunity to explore crucial topics surrounding regulations and qualifications in advanced manufacturing
Exploration of Future Contracts and Initiatives: Dive deep into the implications of future contract allocations and the impact of transformative programs like the Replicator Initiative.
Real-World Success Stories and Best Practices: Hear compelling stories from pioneers and early adopters of advanced manufacturing technologies. Explore firsthand experiences, successes, and lessons learned from real adaptors
Key Themes
Qualifications and Certifications: Explore the evolving landscape of workforce qualifications and certifications crucial for success in the dynamic field of Advanced Manufacturing
Metals and Powders for Space: Delve into the realm of space-grade materials, uncovering innovations in metals and powders shaping the future of aerospace
Cybersecurity for DoD Programs: Navigate the complexities of cybersecurity uniquely tailored to Department of Defense (DoD) Advanced Manufacturing programs, ensuring the integrity and security of critical processes
Supply Chain Resilience: Discover strategies to fortify your manufacturing materials supply chain, mitigating risks and disruptions for a more resilient and responsive production ecosystem
Advancements in Aerospace Manufacturing: Explore cutting-edge technologies driving advancements in aerospace manufacturing
Very valuable. We acquired a state-of-the-art understanding, not only of technologies but also of the data and documentation complexities and eco-system of the AM community
Excellent. Well balanced to reflect the wide spectre of AM applicability. For a starting company in this field this event has been valuable in particular with its applicability to automotive and power generating industries
Good cross-section of speakers, interesting inclusion of Space/satellite industry
It was a very valuable event, I will be attending any future events
2024 Speakers Included
Dr Mohsen Seifi, Vice President, Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs, ASTM INTERNATIONAL (Event Chair)
Nicholas Mule, Director of Additive Manufacturing Intelligence Center, The Boeing Company
Suraj Rawal, Additive Manufacturing Senior Technical Fellow, Lockheed Martin
Steven Floyd, Systems Engineering Manager, Northrop Grumman
Dr. Steven G. Wax, Principal, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology
John Wilczynski, Executive Director, America Makes
Steve Fournier, Additive Manufacturing Manager, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Josh Heller,
Additive Manufacturing Implementation Lead, Research, Development, Test
& Evaluation (RDT&E), Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy
(DASN)
Jim Zunino, Senior Scientific Technical Manager (SSTM), US Army DEVCOM
Dr. Mark Benedict PhD, Additive Manufacturing Director, Air Force Research Laboratory
Alan Fung, Program Manager, Aerojet - Rocketdyne
Dr Nima Shamsaei, Director, Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence, Auburn University
Michael Ernest Kassner,
Dean's Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, and
Professor of Chemical and Materials Science and Aerospace and Mechanical
Engineering, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Satyandra Gupta,
Smith International Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Computer
Science Director, Center for Advanced Manufacturing Director,
Realization of Robotic Systems Lab Associate Chair, Aerospace and
Mechanical Engineering Department, USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Timothy Simpson, Ph.D., Professor, Penn State
Xiaochun Li,
Raytheon Chair in Manufacturing, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, UCLA, Henry Samueli
School of Engineering
Jay Lee, Clark Distinguished Chair, Director of Industrial Artificial Intelligence Center, The University of Maryland
Dr Howard Grimes, CEO, Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute
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