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September 14, 2026

Workshop Theme

AI-Enabled Digital Manufacturing for Agile and Resilient Supply Chains

Advanced manufacturing is being reshaped by the fusion of human insights and transformative technologies, led by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Additive Manufacturing (AM). This one-day workshop is designed for industry professionals, practitioners, researchers, and decision-makers seeking to participate in discussions with both experts and peers and potentially gain insights on how some of these technologies are being deployed in transforming advanced manufacturing and supply chain operations. The workshop will explore how technologies including predictive analytics, machine learning, digital twins, intelligent automation, and real-time data integration can help organizations improve operational agility, strengthen resilience, and respond more effectively to disruptions. It also examines how interoperability and secured digital infrastructure are enabling workflows from design to production.

In parallel, the workshop would also have discussions about the critical challenges of digital infrastructure in manufacturing, including cybersecurity risks, design-to-production workflows, governance frameworks, and ethical considerations, associated with deploying new technologies like AI in advanced manufacturing environments. Through expert talks, practical use cases, and interactive discussions, participants will leave with a forward-looking perspective on emerging standards, best practices, and innovation pathways shaping the next generation of manufacturing systems in their own organizations.

What You’ll Gain

  • A clear understanding of how new technologies like AI and AM is reshaping advanced manufacturing and supply chains
  • Insights into building more agile and resilient manufacturing and supply chain operations and planning through data-driven digital architecture
  • Exposure to practical applications of AI, including predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, quality control, and production optimization
  • Knowledge of key digital enablers for advanced manufacturing such as digital twins, digital inventory, intelligent automation, and real-time analytics
  • Awareness of emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in AI-enabled digital manufacturing ecosystems
  • Practical perspectives from real-world case studies and industry examples
  • Guidance on implementation strategies, organizational readiness, and capability development
  • Understanding of workforce transformation, including upskilling, cross-skilling, and re-skilling needs to train an AI-informed digital manufacturing workforce
  • Opportunities to exchange ideas with experts, peers, and stakeholders working in manufacturing and supply chain

AM CoE by the Numbers

With decades of experience in additive manufacturing, our team of experts is integral to our work. With team members located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, the AM CoE is able to provide agile support for global initiatives.

BY THE NUMBERS

Partners and Collaborators
27
Technical Experts
32
Projects
40+

How can I participate?

  • Support through Research and Development

    Through the AM CoE, research priorities are identified by the top minds in the field and are matched from the start to the standards that need to be generated to ensure the resulting AM technology’s success.

  • Consortium for Materials Data and Standardization

    Consortia for Materials Data & Standardization (CMDS) enables companies of all sizes from across the entire additive manufacturing ecosystem to collaborate on standardizing the best practices for materials data generation.

  • Explore On-Demand Webinars

    The webinar series provides guidance sessions on multiple and diverse topics in AM Design, Fabrication, Post-processing, Mechanical testing, Non-destructive evaluation, Applications, and Qualification and Certification.

  • Education & Workforce Development

    Comprehensive program that educates and trains the additive manufacturing workforce at all levels, while continually incorporating new advances to respond to industry needs and leverage standardization, certification, and AM CoE partner expertise.