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PJ TAMPA Digital Thread Working Group Community of Practice session
2026-01-22 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Virtual – MS Teams
The AdMaaS Digital Thread Working Group Meeting is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month virtually via MS Teams.
If you wish to attend please register your attendance using the register here button. You will receive the MS Teams link upon registration. To place this into your calendar please download the ics file on your confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding these meetings please contact Edit.Barbantan100@mod.gov.uk
If you have any questions regarding registration please contact demi.bowler@teamdefence.info

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Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 10
2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As the financial settlement process moves forward, we’re keen to keep the conversation active.
Join us for the Snack Series—a rapid-fire set of expert-led sessions that dive into the most urgent challenges and strategic opportunities across the UK’s critical materials ecosystem.
From policy to platforms, e-waste to innovation funding, this series brings together voices across government, industry, and academia to shape a more circular, resilient, and sovereign defence future.
Why Attend?• Get insights into policy, innovation, and supply chain resilience• Hear from leaders shaping the future of defence and critical materials• Connect across disciplines—from recyclers and researchers to strategists and policymakers
Each session features a 20-minute presentation from leading organisations, followed by a 40-minute panel Q&A. Sessions will explore:• Global supply chain risks• UK capability and innovation• Priority Defence use cases
Content will focus on real insights and lessons—not sales pitches—with case studies encouraged. No prior defence knowledge required; many challenges are cross-sector.
Why It MattersNew mining is costly, slow, and environmentally challenging. Reclaiming materials from end-of-life equipment could offer a faster, cheaper, and greener path. Let’s mine our waste—not the planet.
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Join the conversation. Shape the future. Spread the word.
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By signing up you will receive diary invites to these sessions and will also receive invites to any subsequent workstreams/presentations.
If you would like further information please contact steve.green@teamdefence.info

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March Event - Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge Working Groups / Project TAMPA
2026-03-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Thales Crawley, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9HA, United Kingdom
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

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AdM as a Service Challenge Working Groups (Pj TAMPA) June Event
2026-06-02 09:00 - 2026-06-03 16:30 | NEC, The National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
The second Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge (a.k.a Project TAMPA) Face-to-Face Working Group Event of the year will be held over two days between 2nd and 3rd June 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham and will form part of a wider event, TCT 3Sixty. Project TAMPA will be hosted in a space adjacent to the main TCT 3Sixty conference as this event is kindly sponsored by TCT Group.
Registration will open closer to the date.
For any questions about the event, please contact Demi Bowler demi.bowler@teamdefence.info
