The defense sector demands precision, compliance, and innovation—and finding qualified suppliers can be a challenge. With increased importance placed on flexibility, speed, and adaptability, advanced manufacturing solutions including automation, additive manufacturing, and digital manufacturing are the direction of the future as businesses seek to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and produce higher-quality products.

In the Showcase’s knowledge bar, APEX Accelerators facilitate small group sessions to discuss the best practices required to conduct business safely and securely in the defense industry and other federal departments.

Step into the Startup Showcase to explore the newest ideas reshaping industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing. This is your chance to engage directly with emerging companies bringing bold technologies, novel applications, and fresh thinking to the industry. From breakthrough materials to AI-driven design to next-gen hardware, these startups are solving tomorrow’s challenges, today. Meet the founders, ask questions, and get a first look at innovations that could transform your business.

Discover the transformative potential of additive manufacturing in healthcare! This space will inspire breakthroughs in patient care by uniting pioneering researchers, surgeons, engineers, clinicians, and manufacturers who are redefining the possible—from personalized implants and biocompatible materials to surgical planning and regenerative medicine.

Stop by the Knowledge Bar to tackle challenges with experts and exchange ideas with peers driving the future of healthcare. .

Need the advantages of industrial additive manufacturing without investing in your own equipment? Find New England-based service providers offering the tools, expertise, and flexibility to help you tackle complex challenges, accelerate production, and control costs. Whether you're prototyping or scaling up, discover trusted local partners who can deliver cutting-edge AM solutions tailored to your needs—right in your backyard.