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AMAA 2026 is now live: Join the Aerospace, Space, and Defense Additive Manufacturing community today

3D Printing Industry· July 9, 2026

The Additive Manufacturing Advantage: Aerospace, Space, and Defense (AMAA) 2026 event has officially launched as a free online forum dedicated to the advancement of mission-critical 3D printing applications. The event gathers global leaders from government, industry, and research to address the transition of additive manufacturing from a prototyping tool to a primary production method for high-stakes sectors. By focusing on qualification, certification, and supply chain resilience, the summit aims to accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies within the global aerospace and defense landscape.

AMAA 2026 features a comprehensive agenda focused on the technical and logistical hurdles of integrating additive manufacturing (AM) into aerospace and defense workflows. Key discussion topics include the qualification of AM processes, the development of advanced metal materials, and the specific applications of directed energy deposition (DED) and powder bed fusion (PBF). The event also explores digital manufacturing workflows and the critical role of part certification in ensuring production readiness for flight-critical components.

The speaker lineup represents a significant cross-section of the industrial and regulatory ecosystem, including major government agencies and private sector innovators. Notable participants include representatives from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, NIST, and ASTM International, alongside industry giants such as RTX Technology Research Center, Safran, Pratt & Whitney, and L3Harris. Technology providers and service bureaus like Dyndrite Corporation, America Makes, JEOL USA, MX3D, Divergent Technologies, and VulcanForms are also contributing insights into the latest hardware and software advancements.

Beyond technical presentations, the event serves as a strategic networking hub for professionals ahead of the Farnborough International Airshow. Attendees have the opportunity to engage in live Q&A sessions and connect with experts who are actively shaping the future of aerospace production. By facilitating these connections, AMAA 2026 seeks to strengthen the additive manufacturing community and identify new opportunities for collaboration in the development of hardware for space and defense applications. The event emphasizes the role of AM in strengthening aerospace and defense supply chains while providing a platform for identifying new contacts and technologies.

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