Aerospace Materials & Manufacturing Digital Summit 2026
While aluminum and aluminum alloys, steel, titanium alloys, and fiber-reinforced composites continue to dominate the aerospace materials and manufacturing industry, advanced materials such as nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys, tungsten, and various other lesser-used alloys are becoming increasingly used in defense and aerospace.
Join SAE International and the SAE Media Group for their second-annual Aerospace Materials & Manufacturing Summit , a fully online event that explores the latest news, updates, technologies, and materials of the future within aerospace and defense. This one-day event convenes a dozen of the leaders in the field who will present about today’s most important issues while looking ahead to the materials and processes that will streamline the future.
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The live event begins at 10:00 am Eastern on Wednesday, May 6!
Agenda Preview:
- Composites in Aerospace
- Improvements in Laser Cutting Aerospace Materials
- Fatigue of Additive Manufactured Titanium
- AM Part Qualification in Aerospace
- Manufacturing to Advance Military Capability
- Machining and Contract Manufacturing
View the full schedule here .
Composite material
- 1018 vs. 4140 Steel: Choosing the Right Grade for Your Application
- Premium Chemical-Grade Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (RTP GNP3YG) – High Strength, Low Density, Controlled Surface Area
- Unitika Introduces Sustainable CNF‑Reinforced Polyamide 6
- RT505F Melamine Tube – High‑Performance Arc‑Resistant Fabric for Humid Environments
- Autoclave-Compatible Materials: Ensuring Sterility & Safety
- RM310E Phenolic Composite Rods – Superior Strength & Durability
- CTE40M Cemented Carbide: High-Performance Wear-Resistant Material
- Phenolic BT25HPN Tube – Heat‑Treated, Low Moisture, Superior Dimensional Stability
- Eco-Innovation: Pioneering Sustainable Product Development
- Cut Carbon Emissions with Virtualized Production