2027 AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase Deployments: RAPID + TCT and Manufacturing Technology Series West

AERODEF MANUFACTURING SHOWCASE

In 2027, AeroDef Manufacturing will be represented on the national stage as multi-faceted showcases deployed at RAPID + TCT and Manufacturing Technology Series West. Meet industry-leading suppliers and solution providers with extensive experience supporting defense, aerospace, and military applications. Discover innovative technologies, vetted manufacturing partners, and mission-ready solutions designed to meet the demanding requirements of government procurement professionals.

Whether you're seeking qualified suppliers, domestic manufacturing capabilities, supply chain resilience, or next-generation technologies, AeroDef Manufacturing connects acquisition teams with the partners shaping the future of defense manufacturing.

Event Features

Technology Exhibits

The defense sector demands precision, compliance, and innovation—and finding qualified suppliers can be a challenge. Explore 40+ interactive exhibits who have risen to the occasion!

Exhibiting Opportunities

Conference

The AeroDef Strategic Advisory Council expertly crafts the aerospace and defense tracks of the RAPID + TCT Conference. Don’t miss four days of expert-lead AM-education that will deepen and broaden your technological expertise and leave you with real-world applications with immediate ROI.

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Strategic Advisory Council

AeroDef Manufacturing® has developed an executive committee made up of the leading OEMs in the United States to drive the development of this industry-defining event. These executives have all come together as one team that is committed to the sustainability of aerospace and defense manufacturing.

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Knowledge Bar

APEX Accelerators will host small-group sessions at AeroDef's Knowledge Bar, guiding businesses on Federal Government and DoD supplier processes and growth opportunities.

The Boardroom

Reservable by AeroDef Showcase exhibitors, this private meeting room is the ideal location to host private meetings that secure alliances and propel military readiness.

Event and Industry News

October 23, 2026

A&D Industry Outlook: Supply Chains, 3D Printing and MRO

Aerospace and defense manufacturers have moved past anticipating strong orders and now face the harder job of fulfilling them. Investment and contracts are abundant, but factories, vendors, personnel, and slow government buying processes limit how much of that can become delivered products.
September 30, 2026

How to Win Manufacturing Work in Aerospace and Defense

At a recent IMTS 2026 session, Mike Watkins and Dave Capkovitz of EBITDA Growth Systems explained how machine shops and precision manufacturers can break into defense, space, and aerospace work.
August 31, 2026

SME, NDIA Michigan Partner to Advance Defense Manufacturing

Defense manufacturers across Michigan are under pressure, squeezed between a shrinking skilled labor pool, fragile supply chains, and the constant demand to keep up with new production technology. A new partnership aims to give them more room to breathe.