19/03/2026
From File to Field – a few years ago, hardly anyone in the military was actively using a 3D printer 🪖
Today, at the AM Village in Albacete, it’s clear how fast that’s changing. Additive manufacturing is out of the testing phase and becoming a real capability on the ground. Parts are produced exactly where they’re needed - under pressure, in the field, without detours through long supply chains.
What stands out this year: the conversations are concrete.
Especially around large-format 3D printing. It’s no longer about small components but functional, large-scale applications that make a real impact. Right now, we’re discussing specific projects - what makes sense to produce on site, which parts can be scaled, and where size really matters.
The interest is real. And the commitment is tangible.
At the same time, it’s clear: technology alone isn’t enough. Expertise is the real differentiator. Those who understand the systems win speed and flexibility.
Over 800 experts are here working on exactly that - hands-on, practical, collaborative.
The question isn’t if anymore.
It’s how fast we can deliver.
On-Demand, Onsite, One-to-One-Size
We share a clear belief: a strong, capable Europe - depend on modern, ready forces. Additive manufacturing is one piece of that puzzle.
It was great that Spanish King Felipe VI attended the event and got a firsthand look at the latest additive technologies.