The countdown is on for April 8-10, 2025! Join us for first-class insights into the latest trends in aerospace and defense. Discover what industry leaders will present at The Deck and The Conference. AeroDef Manufacturing offers unlimited opportunities to connect with new peers in ground systems, aerospace, maritime, and space—catering to both commercial and military acquisition professionals.
Imagine connecting with participants, vendors, and guests from three leading industry expos simultaneously. This is the unique opportunity presented at AeroDef Manufacturing 2025.
SME and AeroDef Manufacturing join forces with three other heavyweight events in North American manufacturing ― SAE’s trademark mobility event, the World Congress Experience (WCX); America Makes’ Spring Technical Review and Exchange (TRX); and SME’s own RAPID + TCT.
SME and AeroDef Manufacturing are collaborating with three major events in North American manufacturing: SAE’s renowned mobility event, the World Congress Experience (WCX); America Makes’ Spring Technical Review and Exchange (TRX); and SME’s own RAPID + TCT.
This event collection will bring together the brightest minds in aerospace and defense under one roof at AeroDef Manufacturing in Huntington Place, Detroit, America’s Motor City and home to U.S. manufacturing.
2025 AM Standards Forum Powered by SME and America Makes
Are you confused with the evolving AM Standards landscape and how to use and apply them within your organization? Do you want to gain an understanding of the various Standards Development Organizations (SDOs)? This AM Standards Forum focuses on the practical application of AM Standards through real-life use cases and lessons learned. We will hear from technical experts who have applied standards from: ASTM, SAE, ASME, AWS. We will also hear from regulatory agencies who provide guidance.