Defense Industry Day – Chicago, IL | June 17, 2026
Join AdvancedTek at Defense Industry Day 2026
AdvancedTek is excited to exhibit at Defense Industry Day 2026, taking place June 16–17 in the Chicagoland area. Hosted by IMEC and industry partners, the event brings together manufacturers, defense leaders, suppliers, and technology innovators focused on strengthening the Midwest defense supply chain.
Supporting Defense Manufacturing with Additive Manufacturing
As defense manufacturers continue to prioritize supply chain resilience, rapid production, and operational readiness, additive manufacturing is becoming an increasingly valuable tool across the industry.
At our booth on Day 2 of the conference, we’ll be discussing how industrial 3D printing supports defense and aerospace manufacturing applications through:
- Rapid tooling and fixture production
- Low-volume and bridge manufacturing
- Replacement parts with reduced lead times
- Lightweight, complex component design
- Faster prototyping and design iteration
Why Additive Manufacturing Matters for Defense
Traditional manufacturing and supply chains can create long lead times and sourcing challenges—especially for specialized or low-volume components. Additive manufacturing helps organizations respond faster, improve flexibility, and keep critical projects moving.
Whether you’re exploring new production strategies, strengthening your supplier network, or looking for ways to improve manufacturing agility, our team would be happy to discuss where 3D printing fits into your operations.
Let’s Connect in Chicagoland
Defense Industry Day 2026 will feature expert presentations, networking opportunities, supplier matchmaking, and discussions focused on strengthening defense manufacturing partnerships and innovation.
If you’ll be attending, stop by and meet the AdvancedTek team. With over 30 years of additive manufacturing experience, we help manufacturers identify practical applications for technologies from Stratasys, EOS, Formlabs, and more.
We look forward to connecting with manufacturers and suppliers working to advance the future of defense manufacturing.