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Harnessing Collective Innovation for Change.

April 8 - 10, 2025

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Detroit, MI

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Hear valuable discussions and insights from Aerospace and Defense leaders and disruptors who are shaping the future of manufacturing!

Hear technical presentations from aerospace and defense experts and meet face-to-face with engineers, product designers, and your peers. Combined with the RAPID + TCT Conference, AeroDef tracks will enhance its world-class additive manufacturing education.

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October 29, 2024

Can Space Exploration Help Solve Problems on Earth?

The focus on space exploration could one day help put humans on Mars – but how does that future help Earth today? There is evidence that advancing manufacturing technologies for space exploration can help to solve problems on Earth.
September 30, 2024

Aerospace Needs New Thinking, Action to Fill Talent Gap

Multiple manufacturing industries are currently dealing with a skills gap. More experienced workers are retiring and leaving with important knowledge and skillsets that aren’t matched by newer workers. The aerospace industry in particular is facing a potential crisis due to the skills gap.
August 27, 2024

Army Plans for Faster AI Adoption

The US Army is upping its bet on artificial intelligence and working to broaden acquisition plans in hopes the cutting-edge tech can help with everything from sensor operations to ground vehicles to aviation and training, according to one of the service’s top tech officials.