Las Mil Am Apr 2026
: Moving beyond low-volume prototyping to mass-produced mission-critical components for vehicles, aircraft, and drones. 2026 Event Highlights
: Implementing portable AM systems that can operate directly in the field or on ships, rather than just in fixed factories.
: The event hosted active-duty military, federal agency representatives, and defense contractors to discuss DoD acquisition priorities and international 3D printing initiatives. Las Mil AM
The summit focuses on "operationalizing" additive manufacturing (AM) to enhance national security and defense readiness. Key themes include:
The 2026 Summit took place from , at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida. Core Objectives : Sessions covered specialized methods such as Cold
The is the leading event in North America dedicated to 3D printing within the military, aerospace, and defense sectors.
: Sessions covered specialized methods such as Cold Spray for repairing existing components and additive construction for building military infrastructure. Future Outlook and defense sectors.
: Over 150 vendors, including industry leaders like 3D Systems and AddUp , displayed advanced hardware and software for metal and plastic printing.