Shaping the Future of Defense Materials

Material performance isn’t just a parameter—it’s a strategic lever. The European Defense Materials Network (EDMN) is a consortium of specialized SMEs that delivers end-to-end agility — from material design and characterization to qualification and production.

Join our exclusive workshop to explore how this SME-driven approach is reshaping the defense materials landscape, closing capability gaps, and accelerating time-to-impact across land, air, sea, and space domains.

Workshop Highlights

  • Keynote: Visionary insights from industry and research
  • Two “Speed-Dating” rounds at six expert stations (EN/DE)
  • Extensive networking opportunities
  • Wrap-Up discussion
  • Limited to 30 participants to ensure high-value interaction
  • A few seats remain - secure yours soon!

Six Focus Topics/Expert Stations

  • Digitalization of materials innovation
  • Defense materials by design
  • Simulation - From model to mission
  • From digital twin to field-ready validation
  • End-to-end realization: prototype to production
  • One hub for agile, SME-driven defense material innovation

Workshop Details

Who? Industry, research & defense leaders in materials innovation

What? 2nd EDMN Workshop: Materials-Driven Innovation for Defense

When? 1 December 2025, 12:00–16:30 CET

Where? Nordmetall GmbH, Neukirchen/Chemnitz, Germany

Why? Accelerate innovation in cutting-edge defense materials

How? Keynote, expert exchange rounds, lunch & wrap-up

RSVP? Confirm participation by 20 November 2025

Your Opportunity:

  • Discover tomorrow’s defense materials - today
  • Engage experts in focused, high-impact dialogue
  • Forge strategic partnerships across the ecosystem
  • Help shape Europe’s materials innovation roadmap