
by Industrial Print Magazine Staff
The Military Additive Manufacturing Summit or MILAM takes place February 11 to 13, 2025 in Tampa, FL at the Tampa Convention Center.
Above: ADDiTEC, booth 615, showcases its latest breakthrough designed to redefine operational capabilities in defense and aerospace.
In its ninth iteration, the event attracts anyone involved in military, aerospace, and defense three-dimensional (3D) printing. Between networking opportunities, high-level presentations, and an exhibit hall filled with potential partners, MILAM delivers on the newest trends and technologies in this space. Learn more about attending companies here.
3DCSI, booth 411, demonstrates the latest in industrial grade 3D printer technology. Industries served include aerospace, including heat shielding, casting and foundry cores and shells, electronics manufacturing solutions, and industrial consumer products. INFO# 180
ADDiTEC, booth 615, showcases its latest breakthrough designed to redefine operational capabilities in defense and aerospace. Discover a revolutionary innovation built to excel where others fall short. Experience firsthand how this game-changing technology is set to tackle the most demanding challenges in military and industrial applications. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the next big leap in manufacturing and repair technology. INFO# 181
BigRep America, booth 609, demonstrates how its large format 3D printing solutions support the adaptability and mission-critical needs of the military and defense sectors. Featuring sample parts from high-performance machines like the ALTRA 280 and the IPSO 105, BigRep highlights its ability to deliver versatile, scalable manufacturing solutions for demanding applications. Attendees also learn how BigRep’s services, such as Profile-as-a-Service, provide tailored material profiles for specific project requirements, ensuring precision and reliability in production. Additionally, BigRep CONNECT, a collaboration software and job submission tool, enables seamless communication between users and machines, enhancing operational efficiency. INFO# 182
Impossible Objects, Inc., booth 608, revolutionizes military manufacturing with its patented, composite-based additive manufacturing (CBAM) technology. Its flagship system, the CBAM-25, is an industrial 3D printer that can produce mission-critical parts up to 15 times faster than traditional methods, delivering unparalleled strength and lightweight performance using advanced materials like carbon fiber and PEEK. Trusted for its precision and reliability, Impossible Objects enables the production of durable components for drones, aerospace, and defense applications. The company’s groundbreaking approach to AM empowers military organizations to innovate rapidly, reduce supply chain risks, and enhance operational readiness. INFO# 183
Kraetonics, booth 602, pioneers disruptive advancements in additive manufacturing (AM) software, enabling the manufacturing of parts with advanced electromechanical functionality. Its cutting-edge software, OmniSlice, empowers innovators to design and build complex, 3D structures with any distribution of conductors, dielectrics, magnetics, and other materials. With OmniSlice, craft 3D volumetric circuits, print functionally-graded materials with ceramics or metals, and perform conformal printing. You can even conformally print onto near-vertical sidewalls using standard three-axis machines. Unlock new possibilities in advanced AM with this modern, versatile slicer that transforms existing AM hardware into a powerhouse for producing next-generation components. INFO# 184
Lithoz, booth 610, showcases ceramic components. Experience high-quality parts specifically designed for hypersonic applications at the Lithoz booth, alongside a large material catalog that enables materials engineering on a component-by-component basis. Lithoz’s premium ceramic materials feature exceptional tensile strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, and radiation resistance—critical properties for meeting the extreme demands of aerospace and defense environments. Ultra-precise lithography-based ceramic manufacturing (LCM) technology enables the production of lightweight, complex components using specialized ceramics such as silicon nitride, piezoceramics, and aluminum nitride. These innovations drive breakthroughs in sensors, resonators, aerospike nozzles, and other cutting-edge applications. INFO# 185
Meltio, booth 514, participates in conjunction with its reseller partner in the U.S., Matterhackers. They exhibit metal parts created with Meltio’s unique wire laser technology specifically for the defense and military sector. These are 3D printed parts in various metallic materials such as stainless steel, titanium, and copper among others. INFO# 186
AM in Military
If you are looking to be part of AM in military applications, MILAM is the event for you. Look for a recap of the show in our April issue.
Feb2025, Industrial Print Magazine
3D, Aerospace, military, 3D parts, three-dimensional print