March Event – Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge Working Groups / Project TAMPA
The first Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge, also known as project TAMPA, Face-to-Face Working Group Event of the year which will be held on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at Thales Crawley.
The event is currently fully subscribed and we are running a reserve list; therefore, should you not be able to attend anymore, please inform Demi Bowler as soon as possible. If you are still able to attend, then please note at least one form of Photo ID will be required in order to gain entrance to the event location.
The event’s aim, objectives and agenda are currently as follows, but are subject to change:
Aim: To deepen understanding and gather inputs into the Defence Advanced Manufacturing Programme.
Objectives:
- Outline the priorities for 2026.
- Introduce the academic outreach focus for 2026; with an overview from the new Project TAMPA academic lead.
- Gather final inputs into the Defence Advanced Manufacturing Programme plan ahead of programme start.
Agenda:
09:00 Arrival – Tea & Coffee
09:30 Welcome & Housekeeping
09:35 Agenda and Objectives for the Day
09:40 Executive Group Update
10:00 Additive Manufacturing in Defence update to include Advance Manufacturing Programme, Project TAMPA and International Engagement
10:15 Annual Review findings presentation
10:25 Thales session
10:55 Coffee break (30 min)
11:25 QinetiQ session
11:45 Globus Metal Powders
12:05 Defence Manufacturing Research at Loughborough University (remote presentation)
12:25 Lunch (1 hour) + optional Thales workshop floor tour*
13:25 Defence Testbed Progress Update
13:45 Focus for Working Groups session
13:50 Working Groups Session (1 hour 30 min)
15:20 WG Co-Chair back briefs by WG co-chairs
15:40 Closing Remarks
16:00 Close
*Please note a Thales workshop floor tour may be arranged for the lunch break, however we are awaiting confirmation.
Lunch and some refreshments will be provided.
If you have any registration questions, please contact Demi Bowler demi.bowler@teamdefence.info
