What is Selective Laser Melting (SLM)?

Selective Laser Melting is a metal additive manufacturing technology that uses high-powered lasers to melt and fuse metallic powders layer by layer to create complex three-dimensional parts.

What industries use Nikon SLM Solutions systems?

Nikon SLM Solutions systems are used across aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, medical, and industrial manufacturing sectors for producing high-performance metal components.

What is the uptime guarantee for SLM systems?

The Picture Perfect Pro Plan offers a guaranteed minimum uptime of 85% for mid-size and larger systems, with existing installations exceeding 90% uptime.

Military Additive Manufacturing Summit

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Military Additive Manufacturing Summit – MILAM 2026

1 MIN READ

DATE February 3, 2026

LOCATION Tampa, FL

DESCRIPTION Join us at the Military Additive Manufacturing Summit (MILAM), taking place February 3–5 at the Tampa Convention Center. Visit us at booth 201 to learn how our metal additive manufacturing solutions support mission-critical defense applications. We look forward to connecting with you.

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Military Additive Manufacturing Summit – MILAM 2026

WHAT TO EXPECT

Production-focused discussions
Engage with our team on real manufacturing challenges, from qualification and repeatability to scaling metal AM for defense production.
Advanced metal AM capabilities
See how the latest metal additive manufacturing technologies are enabling complex geometries, improved material performance, and faster lead times.
Defense-driven insights
Learn how metal AM is being applied across military programs through proven use cases and deployment strategies.
Meaningful industry engagement
Connect with defense manufacturers, program leaders, and AM specialists focused on operational readiness and supply chain resilience.

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Schedule a dedicated meeting to discuss your specific manufacturing requirements. Our team will walk through how metal additive manufacturing can help address cost, performance, and production constraints in defense programs. Secure time with our experts and leave with clear, actionable next steps.