International conference
May 29 at the IDET trade fair in Brno
May 29 at the IDET trade fair in Brno
3D printing in the European defence industry
weapons
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drones
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military equipment
Take part in a unique meeting for representatives of the manufacturing and defence industries, where you will gain new contacts and practical inspiration from the use of additive manufacturing as a strategic technology in the development and production of weapons and defence technologies. Experts from the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Spain, Israel, and other countries will present valuable experience from completed projects in the defence sector.
Early bird sales will end soon.
Register by May 10 for a reduced price.
Register by May 10 for a reduced price.
Why participate?
Strategic competitive advantage
Discover the crucial role additive manufacturing plays in the innovation of defense technologies, from small arms to unmanned vehicles to cutting-edge applications in military aviation.
Your ticket to the defense industry
If you are looking to win contracts in the defense sector, professional 3D printing could be your ticket to this industry.
Gain valuable industry contacts
Meet leading experts from the Czech Republic and around the world who are already reaping the benefits of additive manufacturing in the defense industry and be inspired by their successes.
Financial injection for your development
Learn about funding opportunities for defense technology development projects from NATO or the European Defense Fund.
Conference program (hall P1, pavilion P)
09:00–10:00
Registration and refreshments with accompanying exhibition
10:00–10:15
3D printing as a strategic technology for the modern defence industry
Jan Homola, organizer of the 3D-ARMY conference (Czech Republic)
10:15–10:45
Utilization of EU and NATO programs for the development of the defense industry
Kristýna Helm, Vice President of the Association of Defence and Security Industry (Czech Republic)
10:45–11:05
Additive manufacturing as a gateway to the defence industry for manufacturing companies
Daniel Princ, Director – Global Technology, Enablement, Stratasys (USA-Israel)
11:05–11:25
The harsh Ukrainian experience – 3D printing in a war zone
Ondřej Štefek, CSO, 3Dees Industries (Czech Republic)
11:25–11:45
3D printing as an indispensable part of NATO military equipment
Tomáš Soóky, CEO, ADMASYS CZ (Czech Republic)
11:45–12:45
Lunch and accompanying exhibition
12:45–13:15
The role of innovation in armoured vehicle production
Pavel Tuček, Vice President for Innovation, Research and Development, Excalibur Army (Czech Republic)
13:15–14:15
International experience in development and manufacturing for the defence industry
Ohad Dolev, Director of Business Development and Application, Tritone Technologies (Israel)
Michael Wohlfart, Team Manager Business Development & Academy, EOS (Germany)
Gino Balistreri, New Segments Leader, HP (Spain)
Thomas Gruber, CEO, Trivion 3D Druck & Engineering (Austria)
14:15–14:45
Applications of unique innovations in 3D printing for the defence industry
Ultra-fast serial 3D printing from lightweight composites – Daniel Adam, 3Dees Industries (Czech Republic)
Robotic 3D printing and machining of large-format parts – Jiří Samek, SinuCraft (Czech Republic)
Repair of tracked vehicles using WAAM hybrid additive manufacturing – Jan Smolík, RCMT (Czech Republic)
14:45–15:00
Coffebreak and accompanying exhibition
15:00–15:40
The Czech footprint in the development of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets
Representatives of the PBS + ONE3D + HiLASE consortium (Czech Republic)
15:40–16:20
Applications of unique innovations in 3D printing for the defence industry
Increasing productivity in additive manufacturing of metal parts – Luboš Rozkošný, 3R Systems (Czech Republic)
High precision additive manufacturing of tungsten parts – Eishin Hayashi, JEOL Europe (France)
Requirements for CAD PLM software in weapons development – Pavel Hrubý, AV ENGINEERING (Czech Republic)
Simulation with AI for the defence industry – Hynek Purš, Advanced Engineering (Czech Republic)
16:20–16:50
3D printing of weapons for illegal purposes – media scare or real threat?
A team of experts on 3D printing of firearms, crime, and cyber security (Czech Republic)
16:50–17:00
Draw for a 3D printer and other prizes
The program is subject to change. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Take part in a unique meeting for representatives of the manufacturing and defence industries, where you will gain new contacts and practical inspiration from the use of additive manufacturing as a strategic technology in the development and production of weapons and defence technologies. Experts from the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Spain, Israel, and other countries will present valuable experience from completed projects in the defence sector.
Partners
official auspices
general partners
specialized partners
AM industry partners
exhibitors
media partners
Register now!
Please note that early bird ticket sales will end soon. Order your ticket today at the advance price with a 30% discount and gain access to this unique conference with limited attendance.
The regular ticket price after advance sales end is CZK 6,990 per person.
Ticket
for 1 person
(early bird discount)
CZK 4,990
incl. 21 % VAT
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conference admission for one
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trade fair admission for one
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all-day refreshments
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chance to win a 3D printer
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save CZK 2,000 today
– 30 %
Ticket
for 2 persons
(early bird discount)
CZK 9,980
incl. 21 % VAT
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conference admission for two
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trade fair admission for two
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all-day refreshments
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chance to win a 3D printer
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save CZK 4,000 today
– 30 %
About Us
We organize the largest conference on additive manufacturing in Central Europe and specialized meetings for executives from the manufacturing and defence industries at the MSV and IDET trade fairs in Brno. The importance of our conferences and accompanying exhibitions is underscored by the participation of leading representatives of industrial organizations, companies, and top politicians, including the president, prime minister, and members of the Czech government.
In 2025, we will hold professional conferences dedicated to the arms industry, 3D-ARMY (additive manufacturing in the development of defence technology), DEFENCEO (a strategic meeting of top managers of companies operating in the defense and manufacturing industries), and the traditional Additive Manufacturing Forum (an international conference on professional 3D printing).
Contact person: Ing. Jan Homola +420 724 659 048 | jan.homola@novamedia.cz
Organizer: Nová média, s. r. o., Výstaviště 1, 603 00 Brno | Reg. No.: 02390132, VAT ID: CZ02390132
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