AeroDef 2027
Automation Topics Featured as Educational Tracks
Dates: April 12 - 15, 2027
Location: Detroit
The AeroDef Manufacturing Showcase takes place from April 12 to April 15, 2027, at Hunting Place in Detroit, Michigan. Produced by SME in partnership with industry OEMs, the event is strategically co-located with RAPID + TCT, North America’s largest additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event. This integration ensures that acquisition teams, engineers, and product designers gain comprehensive insight into next-generation production capabilities designed to maintain global competitiveness and expedite production timelines.
The 2027 event emphasizes critical industry challenges, putting a spotlight on supply chain resilience, domestic manufacturing, and material sustainability. The exhibition floor plan is specifically designed to bridge the gap between commercial buyers and vetted defense suppliers. Attendees can expect a heavy focus on advanced technologies, including high-performance nickel-based superalloy powders, advanced post-processing surface solutions, and supply chain compliance tools designed to prevent shop floor rejections.
In addition to the extensive exhibition floor, the event features targeted educational tracks covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced automation. For professionals unable to make the spring dates in Detroit, the event will also deploy as a secondary showcase at Manufacturing Technology Series West in Long Beach, California, from November 16 to November 18, 2027. Both showcases offer unmatched face-to-face networking, high-level panel discussions, and collaborative opportunities tailored to government procurement professionals and tier-level military contractors.
