In this interview, Melissa Orme analyses how AM has grown in Boeing and how they are planning to take it further. From sustainability to improvements in technology this interview highlights why AMA USA 2024 will be another crucial conference for the AM ecosystem.

From June 11-12 the top minds in aerospace, defense, space and manufacturing will meet in Pasadena, California for the 3rd iteration of Advanced Manufacturing for Defense. This gathering, conducted in partnership with ASTM International, will serve as a nexus of industry leaders, experts, and innovators, where collaborative discussions will unfold...

The rise of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has had an impact on every industry, and the defense space is no exception. Nearly a decade ago IDGA shared the first iteration of our top 10 uses of additive manufacturing in defense. Those uses included tasks like printing food or treating...

In this interview, Speaker Dr. Travis Mayberry delves into what it takes to be a supplier of a prime such as Raytheon. He describes why AM is significant for the future and what challenges lay ahead. Of most significance, he lays out his expectation of the Additive Manufacturing conference. Dr....

Building on the success of IDGA's Additive Manufacturing for Defense Summit, we're thrilled to be returning this June 11 - 12, 2024 at the The Westin Hotel, Pasadena, CA.150+ US & international industry leaders, experts, and innovators will come together to explore the cutting-edge technology and strategic advancements shaping the...

The USMC is the tip of the spear of the US forces, and they deploy to some of the most hostile environments where innovation is paramount for success. In this interview, Colonel Tucker explains how the USMC adopted AM and how it helps fulfil the USMCs mission. The interview gives...

The U.S. has published several strategy documents which call for greater investment in the domain. Ahead of the Additive Manufacturing for Defense, Aerospace, and Space Summit, IDGA has produced a Strategy Snapshot that collates and summarizes the most relevant strategy documents into one easy-to-read document.The snapshot outlines the following: Gives...

The interest in Additive Manufacturing has been gaining ground in the US defense sector. Despite obvious challenges, the consensus is that the technology can transform the entirety of the procurement process. We talk to John Wilczynski, Executive Director of America Makes Driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and...

John Wilczynski proved to be a fountain of information for everything additive. His expertise is emphasised by his capability to delve deep into the topics and questions. For your leisure, we have selected the most prominent responses and highlighted them in this extract document.