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Connecting People. Driving Businesses Forward.

November 7 - 9, 2023

Long Beach, CA

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

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

Call for Speakers

The AeroDef Manufacturing Call for Speakers deadline is April 7, 2023

Event Features

SME ZONE

SME ZONE

The SME ZONE is the nerve center of everything SME at WESTEC and AeroDef.

Student Awards

Student Competition Awards

Student awards and competitions will be showcased at AeroDef 2021 in Long Beach.

Composites Awards Presentation

Composites Awards Presentation

Celebrate composites manufacturing achievements.

Aerofied Preferred Supplier Pavilion

Aerofied Preferred Supplier Pavilion

Identify new suppliers and make connections with potential buyers.

Event and Industry News

March 24, 2023

How Additive Manufacturing Is Changing Aerospace Production

Additive manufacturing in aerospace has impacted the manufacturing and design of aircraft. Learn more about how 3D printing is changing aerospace production.
February 16, 2023

One of World's Largest Thermoplastic Aerostructures Assembled

GKN Fokker, NLR (Netherlands Aerospace Centre), Delft University of Technology and SAM|XL, have successfully manufactured one the world’s largest thermoplastic components as part of the Multi-Functional Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD) project led by Airbus.
January 26, 2023

ZeroAvia Flies Prototype For Hydrogen-Electric Regional Aircraft

Propulsion startup ZeroAvia conducted the first flight of its hydrogen-electric powertrain on a Dornier 228 testbed from Cotswold Airport, England, on Jan. 19.

Thank you to our Exhibitors participating in all four MT Series Events

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