MILAM 2022 – Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase
- Date
- 2022-01-26
- Location
- Hilton Downtown Tampa, Tampa, USA
- Host
- National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM)
About this event
MILAM 2022 brings together the people shaping how additive manufacturing is used in military, aerospace, and defense environments. If your work sits at the intersection of mission readiness, advanced production, and next-generation 3D printing, this is where strategic priorities meet practical implementation. As the 6th Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase, this event is positioned as a leading gathering in North America for defense-focused additive manufacturing. It is built for professionals who want more than broad industry talk: the emphasis is on real applications, current challenges, and the technologies moving from concept to operational value. About the Event MILAM 2022 is an in-person summit and technology showcase focused on additive manufacturing across military, aerospace, and defense. The format combines the depth of a conference with the hands-on relevance of a showcase, creating space for both high-level discussion and close-up exposure to the tools, systems, and capabilities influencing the sector. This is not a general manufacturing event with a defense track added on. The subject matter is centered on the specific demands of military and aerospace use cases, where reliability, qualification, supply chain resilience, speed, and performance all matter. That makes the conversations more targeted and more useful for attendees responsible for evaluating, adopting, or scaling additive technologies. Expect a professional audience that may include leaders and practitioners from defense organizations, aerospace manufacturers, advanced manufacturing teams, technology providers, engineers, program stakeholders, and decision-makers focused on modernization. The value of the event comes from bringing these perspectives into one room. Because the event is framed as both a summit and a technology showcase, attendees can expect a blend of strategic insight and market visibility. You are there not only to hear where the industry is going, but to better understand which solutions, processes, and partnerships are helping move it forward. What to Expect The summit format typically supports a mix of presentations, focused discussions, and opportunities to explore enabling technologies. Attendees should expect content that speaks to both the strategic importance of additive manufacturing and the operational realities of deploying it in defense and aerospace settings. Across the event, topics are likely to center on themes such as: Additive manufacturing for military and defense applications Aerospace production and component innovation Advanced manufacturing strategies and digital transformation Technology adoption, qualification, and implementation challenges Supply chain considerations and production agility The evolving role of 3D printing in mission-critical environments The technology showcase element adds another layer of value. Rather than staying only at the policy or trend level, the event creates room to engage with the products, platforms, and manufacturing capabilities that support real-world adoption. For many attendees, that practical view is what helps connect conference insights to next-step decisions. You can also expect a strong networking component simply because of the audience the event attracts. In a sector where collaboration across government, industry, engineering, and manufacturing functions is essential, the ability to have direct conversations with peers and solution providers is a major part of the experience. Why Attend If you are responsible for understanding where military additive manufacturing is headed, MILAM 2022 offers a concentrated way to get current quickly. Instead of piecing together market signals from separate sources, you can spend time in an environment dedicated to the technologies, applications, and priorities that matter most in this field. This event is especially valuable for professionals asking practical questions: Where is additive delivering the most value today? What barriers still slow wider adoption? Which capabilities are becoming more important across defense and aerospace manufacturing? A focused summit helps attendees compare approaches, identify patterns, and make better-informed decisions. Attending can also help you: See how additive manufacturing is being positioned within military and aerospace organizations Better understand the current technology landscape in defense-focused 3D printing Learn from discussions grounded in operational and industrial realities Discover potential partners, vendors, and collaborators in one place Build context for future investments, pilots, procurement, or program planning For teams working in advanced manufacturing, the event offers both strategic relevance and immediate professional utility. Whether your interest is innovation, production readiness, engineering capability, or defense modernization, the summit is designed to help you leave with sharper insight into where the industry stands and where it is moving. Practical Details MILAM 2022 takes place in person at the Hilton Downtown Tampa in Tampa, USA. The in-person format matters for this kind of event: it supports direct conversations, easier networking, and a stronger showcase experience for attendees who want to evaluate technologies and speak with industry participants face to face. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26 at 12:00 AM UTC. If you are traveling, it is worth confirming your local time conversion and planning your arrival with enough flexibility to make the most of the summit and showcase environment. Before attending, it is a good idea to think about your goals for the event. You may want to prioritize technical learning, market scanning, networking, partnership discussions, or broader strategic insight into defense and aerospace additive manufacturing. Going in with a clear focus will help you get more from both the summit sessions and the technology showcase. If your work touches advanced manufacturing, aerospace production, defense supply chains, or additive manufacturing strategy, MILAM 2022 is a strong place to spend time. It offers a focused, relevant environment for understanding how 3D printing is being applied, evaluated, and advanced in some of the most demanding manufacturing contexts today.
Who should attend
If you work where defense priorities, production readiness, and additive manufacturing intersect, this summit is built for you. - **Military and DoD leaders** who need a clearer view of how additive manufacturing can support readiness, sustainment, logistics, and faster response across defense operations. - **Aerospace and defense manufacturers** looking to understand where 3D printing is delivering real value now, and how peers are applying it in demanding military environments. - **Engineers, technical leads, and R&D teams** evaluating materials, processes, qualification pathways, and production use cases for mission-critical parts and systems. - **Program managers, acquisition professionals, and decision-makers** responsible for moving promising technology from pilot projects into practical adoption and scaled implementation. - **Supply chain, maintenance, and sustainment professionals** focused on reducing lead times, improving part availability, and strengthening resilience through advanced manufacturing strategies. - **Technology providers and solution partners** who want to connect with a serious defense-focused audience and better understand the priorities shaping military additive manufacturing in North America. If your goal is to separate hype from practical application and meet the people driving adoption in defense, you’ll be in the right room.