An Exclusive Continuation of the 2026 European Defense Open House

From Strategy to Scale: Next-Gen AM in Defense Summit

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026 (The Day Before Formnext)
Location: Frankfurt, Germany (Venue Details Provided Upon Confirmation)

Reconnecting the Leaders of Defense Innovation

In April, we gathered at Nikon SLM Solutions in Lübeck to map out how metal additive manufacturing (AM) is actively reshaping the European defense industrial base. From propulsion systems to mission-critical structural components, the mandate was clear: innovation is a strategic necessity.

As the global AM community converges on Frankfurt for Formnext, we are reconvening this exclusive inner circle of defense leaders, armed forces, and industry pioneers for a high-level, closed-door summit.

AM in Defense is not a repeat of the Open House—it is the next phase. This exclusive event will focus on the tactical transition from rapid development to scalable, high-volume production for next-generation defense applications.

Strictly Exclusive: Attendance is strictly limited and open only to validated past attendees of the 2026 Nikon SLM Solutions Defense Open House.

WHY ATTEND?

• Maximize Your Formnext Week: Start your week in Frankfurt a day early with targeted, high-value defense networking before the main exhibition floor opens.
• Deep-Dive Operational Insights: Move past the "why" and into the "how" with real-world case studies on deploying scalable metal AM in mission-critical environments.
• Geopolitical & Supply Chain Strategy: Discuss how to actively strengthen European supply-chain resilience through localized, on-demand advanced manufacturing.
• Unrivaled Peer Networking: Reconnect and collaborate with fellow stakeholders from the Armed Forces, major Defense Primes, and Research & Innovation sectors.

SECURE YOUR SPOT

Because you were an integral part of our Defense Open House in Lübeck, your seat has been provisionally reserved. However, due to strict venue capacity limits ahead of Formnext, you must confirm your attendance.