• DISCMAM returned to AM Village for the second consecutive year, strengthening its presence in Europe’s leading Additive Manufacturing event.
• The workshop engaged 25 participants, including key representatives from European Ministries of Defence and the Spanish Air Force.

AM Village 2026 positioned itself once again as a key meeting point for the European Additive Manufacturing ecosystem, bringing together over 800 participants from more than 120 organisations at the Albacete Air Base (Spain). This five-day event provided a unique space where collaboration, innovation and cutting-edge Additive Manufacturing technologies came together, gathering more than 800 participants from over 120 organisations across EU Member States, including armed forces, OEMs, AM companies, research centres and academia.

DISCMAM had a strong presence throughout the event, particularly during the workshop session, which achieved excellent engagement with around 25 attendees. Representatives from the consortium — Juan Carlos Pereira (LORTEK), Daniel Ferreira (Teknologisk Institut), Nils Knofius and Tobias Rønneberg (Fieldmade) — actively contributed, fostering discussions around the project’s approach and results.

From theory to practice: DISCMAM in action at AM Village

The AM Village programme featured more than 160 activities, including briefings, seminars, workshops, demonstrations and hands-on sessions. On 17 March in the afternoon, DISCMAM partners played a leading role by hosting the workshop SW15: “Quality assurance and quality control methods in on-site PBF-LB metal AM: bridging digital manufacturing for the defence sector”.

The session attracted strong interest from attendees, including representatives from the Ministries of Defence of Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and Germany, as well as the Spanish Air Force. It provided a valuable platform to exchange views on quality assurance and control (QA/QC), standardisation and the digital tools being developed within the project.

Discussions highlighted a key takeaway: achieving reliable and consistent quality in deployed manufacturing environments remains one of the main challenges — and priorities — for operational effectiveness.

As part of DISCMAM’s participation, Fieldmade led a dedicated demonstration showcasing an on-site metal AM hub using PBF-LB technology through the NOMAD®03 system. This activity provided participants with a real-life view of how DISCMAM solutions can be deployed in operational environments, complementing the discussions held during the workshop.

To further demonstrate these capabilities in practice, one of the project’s parts — the Unimog Compressor Cover — was used to demonstrate:

• Fast on-site quality assurance using Plastometrex equipment available on-site.
• Post-processing operations supported by Rösler equipment.

As highlighted by Daniel Ferreira:

“We successfully demonstrated to many stakeholders that quality assurance in on-site deployed AM is essential. We managed to identify a defective part — not distinguishable by visual inspection — using fast on-site QA methodologies within the Fieldmade Nomad®3 containerised solution”.

This effective demonstration was further recognised with Fieldmade AS receiving the “Best Performance” award at the event, underlining the significant contribution of DISCMAM’s digital solutions to ensuring high-quality on-site spare parts manufacturing within portable and containerised environments.

AM Village 2026: Driving European AM forward

The third edition of AM Village once again met expectations, reinforcing its role as a key meeting point for the European AM community. The event was jointly organised by the European Defence Agency (EDA) and the Spanish Air and Space Force.

In the words of Martin Huber, Project Manager for Logistics & Additive Manufacturing at EDA: “AM Village is a space where practice overrides theory and collaboration overrides competition — a true capability-driven environment shaped by and for the AM community”.

AM Village 2026 fostered collaboration, synergies and the exchange of experiences in the use of Additive Manufacturing in the field at an unprecedented scale. Beyond technological advancements, the event clearly highlighted a shared direction: advancing towards resilient, field-ready supply chains and qualified AM parts at scale.

In this context, initiatives like DISCMAM contribute directly to this mission by developing secure digital supply chains and enabling on-site manufacturing capabilities, supporting Europe’s technological autonomy and operational readiness.

Juan Carlos Pereira (project coordinator) concludes regarding this event:

“The interactions between DISCMAM partners and military stakeholders’ highlights the importance of advancing secure digital supply chains and on-site metal additive manufacturing capabilities to strengthen operational efficiency across Europe. This latest edition of AM Village has seen an unprecedented increase in collaboration, synergies, and the exchange of experiences regarding the use of additive manufacturing in the defence sector”.

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• The EDF project DISCMAM was represented by Anders Laustsen (CenSec), Daniel Ferreira (DTI) and Nils Knofius (Fieldmade), strengthening its visibility, expanding its network and reinforcing its positioning within the sector through strategic presentations on 3D printing.

On 25 February, the IBA Business Academy Kolding hosted 35 companies and stakeholders working with 3D printing and additive manufacturing across the defence, space and security sectors.

The workshop, co-organised by IBA and CenSec and titled “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing (AM) – Application in the Defence Industry”, provided an excellent platform for DISCMAM to present its objectives and technological approach.

The event also created valuable opportunities to exchange insights and connect with related initiatives such as INNOWSWAMP, fostering collaboration and reinforcing the European innovation ecosystem supported by the EDF.

DISCMAM contributions to digital and mobile AM

DISCMAM was prominently featured during the workshop through the active participation of several consortium partners. Their contributions provided both strategic and technical perspectives on digitalisation, mobility and on-site manufacturing in demanding operational environments.

Anders Laustsen, Cluster Manager at CenSec, contributed to the introduction of the session, framing the discussion around the growing importance of advanced manufacturing technologies and cross-sector collaboration. Building on this introduction, Daniel Ferreira, project manager at the Danish Technological Instute (DTI), delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the project’s mission, objectives and the DISCMAM solution framework.

Reflecting on the strategic relevance of the initiative, Daniel Ferreira emphasised:

“DISCMAM is a strategic project in the defence domain and additive manufacturing as it opens a lot of manufacturing opportunities. The main goal is bringing digital capabilities into the manufacturing processes specifically additive manufacturing. The overall ambition in DISCMAM is increasing the digital level and maturity in the deployable level in additive manufacturing technologies and bringing these developments into the defence industry”.

Turning from strategic vision to operational implementation, the session delivered by Nils Knofius, Head of Digitalisation at Fieldmade, was titled “Mobile Additive Manufacturing Solutions & Digitisation of Part Portfolios”. His contribution focused on the operational integration of additive manufacturing into defence supply chains, highlighting two key priorities: increasing end-user readiness and reducing supply chain complexity and lead times. Explaining the practical meaning of mobility in this context, Nils Knofius stated: “On the mobility aspect, we can deploy additive manufacturing equipment at different locations and also redeploy”.

When asked why mobility is becoming increasingly important in additive manufacturing, he further added:

“It’s all about flexibility reacting to different situations that the battlefield may entail and being able to anticipate where certain capabilities particularly AM can bring the biggest value”.

Together, these contributions demonstrated how DISCMAM advances digital maturity, operational flexibility and secure manufacturing processes. By strengthening the digital supply chain for on-site metal additive manufacturing, the project contributes to more agile and resilient defence logistics across Europe.

The growing potential of 3D printing in defence

The central focus of the workshop was the application of 3D printing within the defence sector. Across all sessions, the message was consistent: additive manufacturing represents a technology with significant and growing potential. Speakers highlighted how 3D printing can transform logistics and maintenance processes. The ability to produce spare parts while reducing long delivery times offers clear advantages. In operational environments, non-critical components can be manufactured rapidly on site, increasing flexibility and responsiveness.

The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (FMI) highlighted the strong opportunities in this area, while industry representatives confirmed their readiness to support further development.

At the same time, participants acknowledged that certain aspects require further clarification. These include the management of rights and permissions related to printing spare parts, as well as the need for more comprehensive digital service packages. Providing integrated digital solutions would enable organisations to manufacture spare parts independently while ensuring secure, compliant and efficient processes. In this context, visibility remains essential for projects such as DISCMAM.

As noted by Daniel Ferreira:

“It’s very important for DISCMAM to gain visibility in the defence domain. We’re making a great effort to bring the project’s message to the right audiences. We have been present at this event and will participate in more events such as AM Village”.

Overall, the workshop reinforced a shared understanding: additive manufacturing is not only a promising technology, but a strategic enabler of digitally driven, secure and resilient supply chains in the European defence sector.

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🔗 European workshop explores applied 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions

• The work delivered, led by ADAXIS, brings together digital capture, process optimisation and data-driven quality assurance, paving the way for full system integration, digital twin and validation within DISCMAM.

Quality assurance in portable additive manufacturing remains a key challenge for on-site production environments. Addressing this challenge, the DISCMAM project has successfully completed the milestone “Optimised manufacturing strategies to ensure quality in portable Additive Manufacturing systems”, marking an important step towards reliable, high-quality digital manufacturing solutions.

This achievement concludes the project work line dedicated to the development of digital tools for on-site process optimisation. Led by ADAXIS, the work has been carried out by a multidisciplinary team with strong roots in European research and extensive experience in manufacturing innovation within the defence sector, contributing decisively to DISCMAM’s steady and consistent progress.

Core technical developments enabling on-site manufacturing

The achievement of this milestone has been made possible through a series of coordinated technical actions, developed with the active involvement of all consortium partners at different stages of the process.

The work began with the definition of methodologies for 3D scanning, view planning and geometry recognition algorithms. Dedicated workflows were established to support 3D scanning prior to manufacturing or repair operations, laying the foundation for subsequent activities within DISCMAM. In this phase, three different 3D scanning solutions were identified and tested across two predefined operational scenarios.

Building on this foundation, a comprehensive methodology was demonstrated for integrating 3D scanning and DED-LB deposition strategies into a CAM software platform, using AdaOne as the central and unified environment. This approach enabled the full virtualisation of the robotic cell for both DED additive manufacturing and 3D scanning operations, ensuring accurate kinematic representation and alignment with the physical setup. 3D scanning played a key role in virtualising damaged components, recognising missing geometry—such as a damaged lug—and supporting repair using the DED-LB wire process.

In parallel, the project addressed the optimisation of laser scanning strategies to ensure quality in deployable PBF-LB systems. This work led to significant advancements for on-site Powder Bed Fusion – Laser Beam manufacturing, including reduced post-processing requirements, adaptable quality levels, increased production speed and enhanced process robustness. Together, these results demonstrate a flexible and efficient approach to the production of temporary spare parts tailored to defence-related operational needs.

Quality assurance and predictive models for on-site operations

Further work focused on the definition of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) methodologies for portable PBF-LB machines, as well as for LORTEK’s repair solution based on Directed Energy Deposition – Laser Beam (DED-LB), addressing maintenance scenarios relevant to defence applications.

To conclude the activities associated with this work package, DISCMAM developed a rapid-response, system-level predictive model targeting key quality metrics for both PBF-LB and DED-LB technologies. The resulting digital twin directly links in-process monitoring to critical quality indicators such as porosity, dimensional accuracy and surface texture, providing traceable, data-driven evidence of quality for on-site manufacturing and repair operations.

As DISCMAM enters a pivotal phase of the project, almost all committed milestones have now been achieved. This steady progress paves the way for the final stage, focused on the full integration of the developed solutions and on the validation of the complete DISCMAM platform.

• The joint workshop, organised by CenSec, brings together Fieldmade and the Danish Technological Instute (DTI) to share DISCMAM results, explore mobile additive manufacturing solutions and build synergies with initiatives including the new EDF project INNOWSWAMP.

From digital design to on-site production, additive manufacturing is opening new pathways for more resilient and responsive supply chains. On 25 February 2026, this transformation will be at the centre of discussion in Kolding, Denmark, during the workshop “3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing – Application in the Defence Industry”, where the DISCMAM project will share its latest developments and practical insights.

The workshop, organised by CenSec in collaboration with IBA – University of Applied Sciences Kolding, will take place from 09:30 to 15:10 at the IBA International Business Academy. It will bring together companies, knowledge institutions, organisations and subject-matter experts working with 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies, with a particular focus on their application in the defence, aerospace and security sectors.

DISCMAM at the workshop: technical insights and networking

The DISCMAM Project will be represented in different sessions of the workshop programme, offering an opportunity to present key technological developments and to exchange knowledge with other European initiatives working in the field of additive manufacturing. The workshop will start at 09:30 and will feature a full morning programme combining project presentations, technical sessions and networking opportunities.

The programme will open with a welcome and introduction by Anders Laustsen, Cluster Manager at CenSec, together with Alberte Kirstine Schou-Larsen, Project Manager at CenSec.

At 10:10, the session “3D printing solutions to defence challenges – Cases from the European Defence Fund projects DISCMAM and INNOWSWAMP” will take place, with contributions from Daniel Ferreira and Riccardo Tonello from DTI. Ferreira will present the DISCMAM project and the progress achieved to date, while Tonello will introduce INNOWSWAMP, a European Defence Fund project launched earlier this year. This session will also provide an opportunity to explore synergies between the two initiatives and discuss their complementary approaches.

Later in the programme, at 11:00, Nils Knofius, Head of Digitalisation at Fieldmade, will present “Mobile Additive Manufacturing Solutions & Digitisation of part portfolios”, focusing on deployable additive manufacturing solutions and the role of digitisation in enabling more efficient management of part portfolios.

The event will conclude with a guided tour of IBA Business Academy, offering participants the opportunity to visit the facilities where 3D printing is taught and applied across plastics, metals and composite materials.

Beyond the technical sessions, the event also serves as a networking platform and a source of inspiration for companies that are either already working with additive manufacturing technologies or exploring their potential application in the defence, aerospace and security sectors. For DISCMAM, the workshop provides a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and strengthen cooperation with key stakeholders. As Anders Laustsen points out:

“From CenSec’s perspective, we hope this workshop will result in increased awareness of the many possibilities that 3D printing and on-site metal AM can bring to the defence and security sectors in both Denmark and the rest of Europe. The workshop is also a great opportunity to present the DISCMAM project to a broad group of companies, researchers, and government organisations in Denmark”.

The full programme is already available, and registration is open for those interested in attending.

• The DISCMAM project will organise an interactive joint workshop with the DILAPRO project at AM Village 2026, together with a live on-site metal AM quality workflow demonstration by Fieldmade.

The agenda of AM Village 2026 is now set, confirming a comprehensive and high-level programme that reinforces the ambition of positioning additive manufacturing (AM) as a strategic pillar of European defence. In this context, the DISCMAM project will play an active role in the upcoming edition, contributing with technical content and live demonstrations focused on on-site metal AM, digital manufacturing and quality assurance.

This progress follows the second preparatory meeting, held on 27 and 28 January 2026 at the School of Aeronautical and Space Engineering of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). The gathering served to align the final structure of the programme, which will include more than 120 activities, such as expert briefings, seminars, workshops and capability demonstrations, bringing together European industry, research, academia and public authorities.

DISCMAM interactive workshop at AM Village 2026

During this second preparatory meeting, DISCMAM officially confirmed its participation in AM Village 2026, marking an important milestone for the project in a decisive year focused on showcasing integrated solutions and tangible results.

Juan Carlos Pereira, DISCMAM Project coordinator from LORTEK, took part in the meeting to present the final content of the DISCMAM workshop, as well as the Fieldmade demonstration, both of which will form part of the official programme of the event. Also Dr. Nils Knofius (FIELDMADE) and Daniel Ferreira (DTI) attend this meeting supporting the workshop proposal.

As part of its contribution, the project will organise an interactive workshop on Tuesday 17 March (afternoon). The session will showcase how the integration of digital manufacturing, metal additive production and intelligent certification systems can transform manufacturing ecosystems.

The workshop is titled “Quality assurance and Quality control methods in on-site PBF-LB metal AM bridging digital manufacturing for the defence sector”, which include Insights from two flagship European projects: DISCMAM (a European Defence Fund project) and DILAPRO (a Horizon Europe project) solutions and alignment with standards and qualification systems. The initiative brings together joint efforts with RTOs (LORTEK, CRM Group, DTI, and EWF), industry partners (Fieldmade, Euler, QualifiedAM and Plastometrex), and relevant stakeholders (Belgium, Danish, Spain, Czech Republic, The Netherlands and Portuguese MoDs).

Beyond technical dissemination, the workshop aims to foster cross-sector dialogue between civil and defence industries on topics such as systems integration, digitalisation, standardisation and resilience. It will also encourage interaction with ministries of defence, logistics platforms and European R&D, industrial and certification stakeholders, reinforcing collaboration at European level.

Fieldmade live on-site metal AM demonstration

In addition, Fieldmade will deliver an interactive demonstration of an on-site metal AM quality workflow, offering participants a live view of a full end-to-end process from printing to certification. The demonstration will feature the NOMAD®03 PBF-LB system, together with integrated solutions such as Euler, in-process monitoring and in-machine non-destructive testing (NDT), highlighting the potential of deployable metal AM solutions in demanding operational environments.

The third edition of AM Village, taking place from 16 to 20 March 2026 at the Albacete Air Base (Spain), represents a key moment in DISCMAM’s roadmap, offering an ideal platform to demonstrate how digital manufacturing, metal additive production and intelligent certification systems can be effectively integrated in defence and industrial contexts.

Organised jointly by the European Defence Agency (EDA) and the Spanish Air and Space Force, AM Village 2026 will once again serve as a key European forum to exchange experiences and advance additive manufacturing as an enabling technology for strengthening European defence capabilities.

DISCMAM participated in the First Preparatory Meeting in Albacete (Spain) in October 2025, presenting the project’s first activity proposal.

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• An interview with Dr. Marta Muñiz, researcher and technical project management support for DISCMAM Project.

As the DISCMAM project enters its final year, it continues to advance towards a new approach to improve maintenance and logistics in defence environments. The initiative focuses on developing an innovative business model for remote assisted on-site operations for spare parts manufacturing and repairs, aiming to minimise downtime and enhance the availability of equipment, vehicles, and other essential assets.

During its implementation, DISCMAM has already delivered several key results while addressing relevant technical and operational challenges. These achievements have been made possible through effective coordination and close technical cooperation across the consortium. Led by LORTEK, the partnership brings together Fieldmade, Accenture, Optimus3D, ADAXIS, Euler, Danish Technological Institute (DTI), Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), CenSec, and Zabala Innovation, combining industrial know-how and research capabilities to ensure practical and scalable solutions.

To take a closer look at the results achieved to date and the priorities ahead for 2026, we spoke with Dr. Marta Muñiz, researcher and technical project management support for DISCMAM at LORTEK, where she is part of the metal Additive Manufacturing technologies Research Group.

DISCMAM has reached several milestones during 2025. Could you walk us through the most significant achievements and how the process has evolved?

DISCMAM team has made great efforts and progress throughout the 2025 year. Some of the most significant achievements are: (i) The investigation of  dissimilar types of payment schemes and models that countries should implement to secure access to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) when metal AM technologies are used, (ii) The integration of developments into a Cybersecure Digital Pathway, (iii) The definition of a manufacturing and repairs workflows, (iv) The development of 3D scanning digitalisation technologies applicable to both on-site manufacturing and repair scenarios between others, and (v) The development of a fast response predictive model for monitoring key process parameters for both metal AM technologies addressed in DISCMAM project (PBF-LB and DED-LB).

How would you evaluate the project’s progress so far compared to the initial expectations or roadmap?

The DISCMAM project is progressing smoothly and reaching the milestones defined. Everything is on track with the planned schedule, and we are not expecting any significant delays at this stage.

What have been the main challenges that have been encountered during 2025?

Some of the main challenges that we have encountered during 2025 are related to: (i) The semi-automatic 3D scanning process workflow for broken or damaged parts. Getting reliable, precise and consistent scans for on-site scenarios, all in a semi-automatic manner, turned out to be more complicated than expected. This required a closer coordination between the technical teams within DISCMAM, (ii) The creation of a digital twin model for both metal AM technologies, has also being a complex task, this can be attributed to the fact that there was a high complexity in replicating the metal AM manufacturing process and complexities in a virtual environment.

How have the project partners collaborated to overcome these challenges?

These challenges were successfully addressed thanks to the strong and effective collaboration between the different partners involved in the DISCMAM team working on both metal AM processes and solutions. Thanks to the combination of an open communication together with the complementary expertise and background of the partners, we could work towards achieving practical solutions.

What are the key next steps the consortium will focus on in 2026 marking the end of the project?

The next steps are going to be focused on integrating all the developments carried out into two final technical solutions, one for repairs and one for manufacturing of spare parts using deployable metal AM equipment.

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• LORTEK, EULER, and ADAXIS participated in the 2025 edition, meeting with key stakeholders and showcasing their innovations within the DISCMAM project.

For the second year in a row, the DISCMAM project partners has taken part in FORMNEXT, one of the world’s leading events for additive manufacturing (AM) and industrial 3D printing. The fair once again provided a key opportunity for the project to strengthen its presence in the AM sector and to share the latest highlights and innovations developed by its partners.

Held from 18–21 November 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany, this year’s edition welcomed Spain as the official partner country. Representatives from LORTEK, EULER, and ADAXIS attended with their own exhibition booths, offering visitors the chance to learn more about their technologies and the progress of the DISCMAM project. Their participation not only highlighted each partner’s expertise but also served as a collective showcase of how DISCMAM is advancing secure, intelligent, and data-driven manufacturing.

FORMNEXT 2025: Facts, figures, and highlights

FORMNEXT 2025 has confirmed its role as the leading global meeting point for additive manufacturing and next-generation production. This year’s event hosted more than 34,000 visitors and featured around 149 talks and presentations by 210 speakers — offering a rich programme on the latest AM technologies, materials, and applications.

Throughout the four days, the DISCMAM partners engaged with visitors, industry experts, and research institutions across the vibrant exhibitor area. The event gathered over 850 exhibitors, covering all aspects of the AM value chain — from materials and AM systems to software, quality management, post-processing, and workforce development.

For DISCMAM, FORMNEXT represented an important opportunity to share progress and engage, because experts in metal AM for MoDs and stakeholders also attend the fair. With one year of project work still ahead, the event allowed the consortium to highlight several key achievements, including:

• The design of a cybersecure digital pathway pilot.
• The definition of monitoring systems and manufacturing workflows for DED-LB and PBF-LB processes.
• The development of semi-automatic 3D scanning procedures for repair and manufacturing.
• The improvement of PBF-LB scanning strategies to optimise manufacturing quality.
• The virtualisation and path planning strategies for repair methodologies in the DED-LB wire LORTEK cell.

Spain leads as Formnext 2025 partner country

In the 2025 edition, Spain was selected as Formnext’s partner country, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in the global additive manufacturing landscape. Following a strong presence in 2024 with around 30 exhibitors, Spain’s participation this year further demonstrated the country’s capacity for innovation and technological leadership.

The Spanish AM sector currently employs more than 1,200 professionals and continues to expand at double-digit growth rates annually. This momentum reflects the overall strength of Spain’s manufacturing industry, which — according to Eurostat and cited in Metal AM Magazine — has grown by 7.3% since 2014, while other major European economies such as France and Germany have remained stagnant or even declined.

This thriving ecosystem, built upon a highly skilled workforce and a strong industrial base, positions Spain as one of Europe’s most dynamic and promising players in the field of additive manufacturing.

Following its successful participation at FORMNEXT 2025, the DISCMAM project will continue its journey of collaboration and knowledge sharing through different workshops and technical events planned for the coming months.

The road ahead will lead to the AM Village 2026, and event organised by EDA and hosted by the Sain Air Force, which will take place from 16–20 March 2026 in Albacete, Spain. This major event will mark the next milestone for DISCMAM, offering another key platform to showcase results and strengthen connections within the additive manufacturing community through a dedicated workshop and with interaction with MoDs and military technical personnel.

• The last Consortium Meeting provided an opportunity to assess progress and spotlight major milestones, including advances in on-site metal additive manufacturing that enhance PBF-LB quality and DED-LB repair precision through virtualisation and refined path planning.
• With the project set to conclude in November 2026, DISCMAM enters a pivotal stage where all technological developments will be integrated into a unified, tested and validated solution.

The city of Aarhus in Denmark provided an inspiring autumn setting for the latest DISCMAM Consortium Meeting, which brought together project partners to review progress made over the past six months. The event was hosted by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI), offering participants the opportunity to visit its advanced facilities dedicated to 3D printing technologies.

The meeting focused on tracking ongoing actions and defining the next strategic steps as the project approaches its final year, leading up to completion in November 2026. This upcoming phase will be decisive for the full integration and validation of the developed DISCMAM solutions, marking a key milestone in the project’s roadmap toward demonstrating secure, on-site repair and manufacturing capabilities within defence environments.

Technical progress highlights

The DISCMAM project continues to progress smoothly, with almost six work packages completed and all efforts now focused on successfully achieving the objectives defined for the second reporting period, which began in June 2025.

Over the past six months, the consortium has achieved four key technical accomplishments that mark significant progress in the development of the DISCMAM solution:

• Cybersecure Digital Pathway Pilot – Led by Accenture, this achievement focused on the development of a cybersecure digital framework for file and process data sharing. The solution ensures compliance with EU military platform requirements and enable remote assistance and secure files transfer securing last meter connection with AM machines.
• Monitoring Systems and Manufacturing Workflow Definition – Led by project coordinator LORTEK, this achievement advanced the development of process monitoring systems and established a defined manufacturing workflow. The result delivers an updated strategy for on-site operations, aimed at reducing system downtime while ensuring part quality and functionality for both repaired and newly manufactured components.
• PBF-LB improved scanning strategies for optimum manufacturing quality – Led by DTI. This advancement will minimize post-processing requirements, accelerate production, and improve the robustness of the PBF-LB metal additive manufacturing process and part quality. In conjunction with process monitoring systems and process data analysis paves the way for future digital part qualification without the need for additional on-site testing.
• Virtualization of the DED-LB wire LORTEK cell, including path planning and deposition strategies for repairing a selected use case – Led by ADAXIS. The completion of this task, allows to enhance the efficiency, precision and reliability of the metal AM repair process, helping to identify potential issues and optimize path planning strategies.

Building on these achievements, the project coordination team noted:

“The DISCMAM project is moving forward smoothly, and the current progress aligns with the established timeline goals. The coming months will be critical for the project progress, as all the developments will be consolidated into a final integrated solution”.

Strong collaboration and key events ahead for DISCMAM

The gathering covered a broad range of topics, from management and dissemination updates to technical developments, with a particular focus on the progress of the digital solution for on-site process optimisation and the status of the integration between the digital and physical components developed so far. These discussions aimed to assess the feasibility of the combined solution and define the next steps towards its validation in real operational environments.

Participants had the opportunity to visit and tour the Center for Industrial 3D Printing at DTI — one of Denmark’s few facilities equipped with industrial 3D printers for both metal and plastic. The Center supports the full value chain, from concept and design to construction, optimisation, and pilot-scale production, ensuring the delivery of tailored technical solutions that align with DISCMAM’s objectives.

As the project enters a decisive year, DISCMAM will be showcased by its partners at key additive manufacturing and 3D printing events, including FORMNEXT – the industry hub for Additive Manufacturing (19–22 November 2025, Frankfurt, Germany) and the AM Village 2026 (16–20 March 2026, Albacete, Spain). The AM Village organised by EDA and Spain Air Force will represent a major milestone for the project, featuring a dedicated workshop focused on quality assurance and quality control methods in on-site metal AM for the defense sector, and a live on-site demonstration of the DISCMAM solution and its advanced capabilities in secure, on-site manufacturing of spare parts with a deployable system from our core partner Fieldmade.

Consortium partners visited the Center for Industrial 3D Printing, guided by the DTI team.