Additive Manufacturing Village 2024

The EDA’s Capability Development Plan (CDP) has identified additive manufacturing as a key technology with game-changing potential, especially in terms of reducing the logistical footprint of military missions. The EDA’s mission is to support its Member States in their efforts to introduce additive manufacturing as a capability development tool, just as it fosters military cooperation among the EU Member States.

The ‘Additive Manufacturing Village 2024’ (AM Village 2024) is a five-day capability workshop, with a mix of seminars, lectures, presentations and hands-on interaction between participants. The agenda for the AM Village 2024 will be drawn up with participants during the preparatory meetings leading up to the event, based on the requirements of Member States and input from industry and academia.

The aim is to identify appropriate AM technologies that can potentially provide logistical benefits to armed forces in various application scenarios. The workshop is planned to be held from 13 to 17 May 2024 in Tournai, Belgium. Belgium will host the event as part of its European presidency. The Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre (MLCC) will support this event in light of the long and close cooperation between the two entities.

The AM Village 2024 is addressed to military AM experts and all military personnel responsible for regular maintenance, repair and expedient maintenance in all services of the Armed Forces. Additionally, the AM Village is targeting AM industry who can provide suitable, reliable, robust, and resistant AM technologies. All AM-related academic circles, including universities and standardisation bodies, are also invited to participate. The AM Village 2024 will welcome all those who wish to contribute and cooperate in supporting the implementation of AM technology in the Armed Forces.

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