Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the aerospace industry
Additive Manufacturing (AM) holds major benefits for the aviation and aerospace manufacturing industry. From faster prototyping and shorter time to market across improved design flexibility, reduced material waste to lightweight construction and increased sustainability AM plays a growing part in the aerospace industry.

AERO AM Summit presented by Formnext
On 8 April 2025, one day prior to AERO Friedrichshafen, Formnext and AERO are hosting the AERO AM Summit presented by Formnext to bring AM to this soaring sector. The AERO AM Summit is a half-day conferencing format bound to bring general aviation suppliers and AM experts together. Expert presentations, panels and networking will provide ample of opportunity to connect and discuss potential projects.
Show your expertise and solutions for the aviation industry and propel the adoption of AM in this growing field of AM applications.
Agenda - AERO AM Summit
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. : Get-together & welcome
1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. : 1x Application Insight (20 min)
1:50 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. : 3x Technology Insight (à 10 min)
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. : Break and Snacks
3:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. : 1x Application Insight (20 min)
3:20 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. : 3x Technology Insight (à 10 min)
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. : Panel discussion
Until 6:00 p.m. : Beer & pretzels
Timing is subject to change.