AeroDef Manufacturing

AeroDef Manufacturing is where defense and aerospace innovation take center stage. Whether you’re looking for cutting-edge tech, strategic connections, or expert insights, events like this help shape the future of the industry. What’s your top priority when attending? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments!

Be part of the conversation—register now: https://lnkd.in/ggMDJaim How can we modernize legacy technologies to support U.S. munitions production? Justin Rivera, Senior Technical Engineer at Airtech Advanced Materials Group, joins The Deck to discuss how advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and digital engineering are revolutionizing defense manufacturing. #AeroDef #DefenseInnovation #AdvancedManufacturing #MunitionsTech

Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ggMDJaim Join Kimberly Caldwell, Senior Director, Defense & Space Engineering | Global Research & Technology at Spirit AeroSystems, as she explores the shift from innovation to industrialization in defense manufacturing. With expertise spanning NASA, DARPA, and advanced Industry 4.0 technologies, she’s driving the future of aerospace and defense. ?? April 8, 2025 | ? 11:00 - 11:45 AM ?? Booth 1137 | The Deck ?? Don’t miss this must-see session—register now! #AeroDef #DefenseTech #ManufacturingInnovation

Register for the AeroDef Detroit: https://lnkd.in/ggMDJaim Automating Aerospace Manufacturing at AeroDef Detroit! Aerospace automation requires a unique approach—low volume, high mix production, and extreme precision make it different from other industries. Join Rick Schultz Program Manager at FANUC America Corporation, as he shares real-world automation applications, key lessons, and strategies to overcome common challenges. This session is part of the Conference Program—add a Full Conference Pass to your registration for access! #AeroDef #Automation #AerospaceManufacturing #SmartManufacturing

Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ggMDJaim add the conference to your registration for access! Revolutionizing Quality Assurance with Industry 5.0 Automation has transformed manufacturing, but human expertise remains irreplaceable—with up to 80% of quality assessments still performed subjectively. How can we enhance precision without eliminating the human element? At AeroDef Manufacturing, discover how Lockheed Martin is leveraging Human Digital Twins, Mixed Reality (MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to augment human capability, increasing efficiency and accuracy in quality assurance. ?? April 8, 2025 | ? 11:00 - 11:30 AM | ?? Room 411C ?? Speaker: Christopher Colaw, Fellow, Lockheed Martin View conference lineup: https://lnkd.in/gCm7cG5D #AeroDef #Industry50 #QualityAssurance #DigitalTwins #AerospaceInnovation #LockheedMartin

Register now: secure your $125 complimentary pass: https://lnkd.in/ggMDJaim takes less than 1 minute. From land to sea, air to space—AeroDef Manufacturing is where defense and commercial innovation converge. As Group Director, Dave Morton sees AeroDef as more than an event—it’s a hub for collaboration, technology, and the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation.

Register for AeroDef Manufacturing: https://lnkd.in/ggMDJaim "AeroDef Manufacturing isn’t just about the latest technology—it’s about where the industry is headed". Stacey L. Eeman, Director of Industry Strategy at SME, sees this event as a crucial opportunity for leaders to shape the future of defense and aerospace manufacturing. Be part of the next wave of innovation.

Advancing Aerospace with Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) FGMs are redefining space application performance by providing enhanced fatigue resistance, reduced thermal expansion, and increased corrosion resistance. At AeroDef Manufacturing, FormAlloy Technologies, Inc. CEO Melanie Lang will showcase how Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology is being used to fabricate optimized aerospace components. ?? Learn how FGMs are being deposited, their limitations, and what’s next for this game-changing material. ?? This session is part of the Conference Program—add a Full Conference Pass to your registration for access! #AeroDef #AerospaceInnovation #AdditiveManufacturing #FGMs Register for the conference: https://lnkd.in/eBUfJhdA 1 minute registration: https://lnkd.in/ggMDJaim

How Well Do We Really Understand Internal Structures? Ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation (NDE) is a critical tool for detecting defects in additively manufactured components—but how accurate are our beam models? ?? Join Jacey Birkenmeyer from Purdue University on April 8th at the AeroDef Manufacturing Conference in Detroit to learn how laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is helping validate and refine ultrasonic scanning models, improving defect detection, material analysis, and overall part quality. ?? Want access to this session? Register for the AeroDef Manufacturing Conference and explore the future of AM-driven NDE advancements. https://lnkd.in/gHHYarUE? #AeroDefManufacturing #NondestructiveEvaluation #AdditiveManufacturing #UltrasonicTesting #AMInnovation #QualityControl #MaterialScience #PurdueUniversity

Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ggMDJaim Why haven’t you registered yet? AeroDef Manufacturing is where aerospace and defense innovation take flight! Join us in Detroit, April 8-10, and connect with the industry’s top minds, groundbreaking technologies, and game-changing solutions. Best part? Registration is complimentary! Don’t wait—secure your spot today!