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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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 aerospace, defense, and mobility meet additive manufacturing. 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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AeroDef Manufacturing

9 Conference Tracks

80 Conference Speakers

60 Technology Innovators

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