SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and building North America’s talent and capabilities, brings AeroDef Manufacturing — the premier aerospace and defense manufacturing event — to Detroit for the first time on April 8-10, 2025.
The AeroDef Manufacturing conference will host dynamic sessions across nine conference tracks that share the cutting edge of advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing through presentations from top experts in the field, showcasing both real-world applications and future developments that will drive industry forward. The 2025 tracks include Aerospace, Automation, Cybersecurity, Digital Engineering, Materials, Next-Gen Tech, Quality Control Advancement, Additive Manufacturing and Sustainment Solutions.
“From Detroit’s history as the ‘Arsenal of Democracy’ to Michigan’s robust aerospace and defense manufacturing sectors today, there’s no better place to host AeroDef Manufacturing,” said Steve Prahalis, chief operating officer, SME. “We’re filled with gratitude for the support we’ve received from a committee of aerospace and defense executive leaders in hand-picking speakers and sessions that will bring the most value to professionals in the field.”
The conference sessions will feature thought-provoking presentations from representatives from the U.S. Department of Defense, leading manufacturers like Lockheed Martin and Boeing Global Services, as well as top research universities such as the University of Michigan, Purdue University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and more.
“The AeroDef conference brings together aerospace and defense customers and leaders in technology and advancing manufacturing to discuss how to increase the viability of innovation and convert it to industrialization — all with the warfighter in mind,” said Dave Morton, group …
