A Decade of Additive Manufacturing Strategy in New York
Additive Manufacturing Strategies (AMS) is returning to New York next February for its 10th annual summit, known as AMS X. Organized by Additive Manufacturing Research and 3DPrint.com, the additive manufacturing conference has evolved into one of the sector’s premier business gatherings, drawing more than 100 executives, investors, analysts, startup founders, manufacturers, and other stakeholders. The 2027 edition will once again focus on the hard questions shaping the next phase of industrial 3D printing: where real traction is happening, how to scale production, and how to build sustainable business models in a maturing market. With the AM industry balancing fresh opportunities in industrial production against pressures from slower hardware sales and more cautious investors, AMS X is positioned as a crucial manufacturing strategy summit for anyone defining their organization’s next move in additive manufacturing.
Why AMS X Matters for AM Business and Investment Strategy
AMS X is designed as an AM industry event where business strategy, investment perspectives, and manufacturing economics converge. Sessions and workshops will dig into fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, startup growth, and how investors are evaluating additive manufacturing companies in a tighter capital environment. The conference arrives at a time when consolidation continues across the sector, while regional manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and proven industrial applications are creating new openings for AM firms. For executives and investors, AMS X offers a concentrated view of which segments are gaining momentum—from defense and aerospace to healthcare and electronics—and which business models are actually working. This strategic focus, combined with a strong networking environment, makes the summit a key venue for shaping deals, partnerships, and long-term manufacturing strategies that reach beyond the conference itself.
Key Sponsors, Returning Leaders, and Executive-Level Insights
The 10th edition of AMS will feature a high-profile roster of sponsors and speakers that underscores its status as a flagship manufacturing strategy summit. Stratasys returns as the Diamond Sponsor, with CEO Yoav Zeif scheduled to deliver the opening keynote after a widely discussed presentation at AMS 2026 that framed additive manufacturing as entering a more mature phase. EOS is expanding its presence, stepping up from Gold Sponsor to Sapphire Sponsor, while HP continues at the Sapphire level. Additional sponsors include Cantor Fitzgerald, The Barnes Global Advisors, AM Ventures, Lincoln Electric, MADDE, nPower Technologies, Continuum Powders, Advanced Printed Electronic Solutions, and American Elements. AMS aims to grow its executive-level speaker roster, with early commitments from leaders such as Marie Langer, Max Lobovsky, Bill Haddad, and Brigitte de Vet-Veithen, alongside representatives from major industrial and aerospace organizations.
Program Themes: From Industrial Production to Investment Discipline
The AMS 2027 program is being built around the themes most critical to the next phase of additive manufacturing. Over the past year, the industry has pushed deeper into production-focused applications across aerospace, defense, healthcare, dental, electronics, and energy. Many companies have concentrated on profitability, operational efficiency, qualification, and scaling their additive operations. AMS X will mirror these priorities, highlighting topics such as industrial production, automation, digital manufacturing, AI, and the expanding role of AM in defense and regionalized supply chains. Speakers from organizations including Northrop Grumman, General Atomics, Collins Aerospace, Formlabs, and Ursa Major are expected to offer practical insights into how they are deploying AM at scale. For attendees, the agenda promises a clear view of where the market is truly maturing—and what strategies are needed to stay competitive as the landscape continues to evolve.
Planning for AMS X: Who Should Attend and What to Expect
AMS X is tailored for senior leaders who influence or own manufacturing, investment, and technology roadmaps within their organizations. Executives, investors, analysts, startup founders, and industrial decision-makers can expect three days of focused networking, candid business conversations, and actionable insight into the economics of additive manufacturing. The conference will maintain its reputation for high-value networking while expanding its mix of topics across construction, software, materials, and industrial production. With the current registration window open through June 25, 2026, conference passes start at USD 999 (approx. RM4,600), while onsite registration is expected to reach USD 2,199 (approx. RM10,100), making early registration the most cost-effective option. For AM leaders looking to refine their manufacturing strategy, benchmark against peers, or identify new investment and partnership opportunities, AMS X is shaping up to be one of the most important AM industry events on the calendar.