Manufacturers looking to optimize their operations and stay competitive are increasingly exploring digital transformation. The aerospace and defense industries in particular have been at the forefront of adopting innovative digital technologies.
A new initiative has been launched to train suppliers of the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) on additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. This training focuses on end-to-end laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes.
The aerospace and defense (A&D) sector has rebounded from pandemic-related setbacks, with both segments showing strong performance. Global military spending reached $2.44 trillion in 2023, with the United States contributing approximately 40% of this total.
In the world of defense manufacturing, lightweighting is crucial for maintaining performance while maximizing the effectiveness of new vehicles, whether manned or unmanned.
The aerospace and defense sectors of the manufacturing industry represent the true cutting edge of technological development and innovation and have a direct impact on national security.