Future Forward.

Harnessing Collective Innovation for Change.

April 8 - 10, 2025

Huntington Place

Detroit, MI

Learn. Collaborate. Connect. More opportunities to learn means more opportunities for success.

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Unmatched value. Unlimited opportunity. Reach the people you need to reach.

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Demonstrate your commitment to strengthening U.S. manufacturing, the supply chain, and national security.

AeroDef Manufacturing 2025

April 8-10, 2025, AeroDef Manufacturing lands in Detroit.

Join us in the hub of manufacturing innovation for land, air, sea, and space. For the first time ever AeroDef Manufacturing joins forces with RAPID + TCT, TRX and WCX creating a powerhouse convergence of manufacturing technology, industry leaders and transformative ideas.

Unlock Innovation – Dive into the AeroDef Manufacturing Brochure!

Explore the unparalleled collaboration at AeroDef Manufacturing, where additive manufacturing meets aerospace, defense, and mobility. Discover enhanced educational topics, unique networking opportunities, new technology, and key industry insights that will drive your business forward. Download the brochure now to plan your visit and engage with the future of manufacturing.

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Technology Exhibits

Discover new technologies and innovative solutions.

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Keynote Presentations

Exclusive insight from industry experts.

The Deck

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

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Conference

Hear technical presentations from aerospace and defense experts and meet face-to-face with engineers, product designers, and your peers at the AeroDef Manufacturing conference. All new conference tracks and sessions in 2025.

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Event and Industry News

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Going Beyond Troubleshooting in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

The aerospace and defense manufacturing industries are experiencing an evolution of their troubleshooting processes. Troubleshooting has historically been challenging for these sectors, where unidentified defects can have catastrophic effects.
November 21, 2024

Four Areas AI Can Impact Aerospace

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to power innovation for multiple manufacturing industries, but the aerospace sector has been slow to adopt this emerging technology.
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.