The Aerospace track examines how 3D printing is reshaping one of the most demanding industries in the world. Aerospace pioneers, OEMs, and suppliers will share how AM is driving innovation in lightweight structures, complex geometries, and performance-critical components while meeting rigorous safety and certification standards.
Sessions will highlight breakthroughs in high-temperature alloys, composite materials, and advanced design approaches that enable weight reduction, fuel efficiency, and improved sustainability. Real-world case studies will demonstrate how AM accelerates development cycles, supports on-demand spare parts production, and unlocks new possibilities in propulsion, interiors, and space applications. Speakers will also address the barriers of qualification, repeatability, and cost, and how industry and regulators are collaborating to overcome them.
Delegates will gain strategic insights into how additive technologies are being industrialized to transform aerospace supply chains and deliver competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving global market.
Presentation Spotlight
Framework for Additive Manufacturing Material Readiness Levels in Aerospace Applications
Paul Gradl, Principal Engineer, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
