2027 AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase Deployments: RAPID + TCT and Manufacturing Technology Series West

AERODEF MANUFACTURING SHOWCASE

In 2027, AeroDef Manufacturing will be represented on the national stage as multi-faceted showcases deployed at RAPID + TCT and Manufacturing Technology Series West. Meet industry-leading suppliers and solution providers with extensive experience supporting defense, aerospace, and military applications. Discover innovative technologies, vetted manufacturing partners, and mission-ready solutions designed to meet the demanding requirements of government procurement professionals.

Whether you're seeking qualified suppliers, domestic manufacturing capabilities, supply chain resilience, or next-generation technologies, AeroDef Manufacturing connects acquisition teams with the partners shaping the future of defense manufacturing.

Event Features

Technology Exhibits

The defense sector demands precision, compliance, and innovation—and finding qualified suppliers can be a challenge. Explore 40+ interactive exhibits who have risen to the occasion!

Exhibiting Opportunities

Conference

The AeroDef Conference Advisors expertly craft the aerospace and defense tracks of the RAPID + TCT conference. Enjoy four days of AM-education to deepen and broaden your technological expertise.

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Strategic Advisory Council

AeroDef Manufacturing® has developed an executive committee made up of the leading OEMs in the United States to drive the development of this industry-defining event. These executives have all come together as one team that is committed to the sustainability of aerospace and defense manufacturing.

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Knowledge Bar

APEX Accelerators will host small-group sessions at AeroDef's Knowledge Bar, guiding businesses on Federal Government and DoD supplier processes and growth opportunities.

The Boardroom

Reservable by AeroDef Showcase exhibitors, this private meeting room is the ideal location to host private meetings that secure alliances and propel military readiness.

Event and Industry News

May 27, 2026

Spaceport America: Economic Impact in New Mexico and Beyond

In southern New Mexico Spaceport America is a one-stop-shop for manufacturers to engineer, build, test, and launch spacecraft. Aerospace and defense manufacturing companies like Virgin Galactic, Castelion Inc., and SpinLaunch operate in the commercial spaceport.
April 28, 2026

Refocusing Additive for Aerospace and Defense

At RAPID + TCT 2026 SME Media Editor-in-chief Steve Plumb sat down with Foster Ferguson, Vice President of Industrial Business for Stratasys.
March 31, 2026

Precision Seals for Aerospace Propulsion

Precision seals play a critical role in aerospace propulsion, quietly maintaining pressure and minimizing leakage in environments ranging from extreme heat to cryogenic temperatures as low as -400°F.