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AeroDef Manufacturing is the premier event uniting key stakeholders, decision-makers, and innovators in aerospace and defense manufacturing. Colocated under one roof with RAPID + TCT, it spotlights critical components, digital engineering, advanced materials, and government supply chain capabilities.
Exhibitor mix: The show floor is shared with RAPID + TCT, featuring dedicated specialty zones including the AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase pavilion, The Deck, and the Michigan Alliance APEX Accelerators Knowledge Bar.
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Venue
Huntington PlaceConvention centre · 67,169 m² · 5 halls
A major convention center in downtown Detroit located on the international riverfront. It is the 16th largest in the US, offering 723,000 sq ft of exhibition space, including 623,000 sq ft of contiguous space, and over 100 meeting rooms.
📍 1 Washington Blvd, 48226 Detroit, US
Operated by ASM Global
Organizer
SMENonprofit · Southfield, United States · Founded 1932
A nonprofit professional association advancing manufacturing technology, professional development, and technical education across North America.
Exhibitor list
468 companies are exhibiting at AeroDef Manufacturing. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 468.
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Why people attend
Buyers attend to discover qualified aerospace-grade suppliers, explore compliance and federal procurement strategies at the Knowledge Bar, and evaluate newly launched defense tech innovations.
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Speakers
129 speakers at AeroDef Manufacturing
Great Lakes Account Manager · 3D Infotech
"Advancing Quality Assurance with 3D Scanning and Automation in Automotive Manufacturing"
Technology Lead · Temple Allen Industries
"Transformational Controls Methodology for Optimization of Aerospace / Defense Sanding Ops"
MS Student · Purdue University
"Leveraging AM to Better Understand Nondestructive Evaluation Using Internal Structures"
Engineering Program Manager · Temple Allen Industries
"Transformational Controls Methodology for Optimization of Aerospace / Defense Sanding Ops"
Head of Internal Research and Development · Anduril
"Advancing Traditional Technologies to Support US Munitions Demands"
Chief Executive Officer · FlackTek
"Advancing Traditional Technologies to Support US Munitions Demands"
Senior Technical Engineer · Airtech Advanced Materials Group
Speaker at AeroDef: Bill Bigot, Industry Leader, Quantum Consulting
VP Product Management · Norsk Titanium US Inc
"Positioning Metal Additive as a Second Source for National Security Needs"
Fellow · Lockheed Martin
"Human Digital Twins for Quality Assurance"
Principal AM Engineer · GKN Aerospace
"Omnidirectional Laser Metal Deposition with Wire (LMD-w) for 2m and Larger Aerostructures"
Partner · Ingenics Corporation
"Automation Right Sizing: How Companies Can Boost Output and Quality Amid Resource Constraints"
Professor / Miller Faculty Scholar · University of Michigan
"Maximizing the Speed and Repeatability of Robotic 3D Printing at Low Cost via Vibration Compensation"
CEO · Ulendo Technologies, Inc
"Maximizing the Speed and Repeatability of Robotic 3D Printing at Low Cost via Vibration Compensation"
Principal Mechanical Engineer · PAR Systems
"Automated Installation of Difficult to Access Fasteners in Aircraft Assemblies"
Project Manager, XM30 Combat Vehicle · US Army
"Automating quality checks of CAD models during digital design & synchronizing with systems architecture models and bills of materials on the XM30 Combat Vehicle program."
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