AMUG 2026 will be more than a speaking opportunity for Fastech this year. In addition to delivering two highly technical presentations, we will be exhibiting at booth #717, showcasing real-world components produced using WAAM and Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition. Attendees will be able to see firsthand what large-format, production-grade metal additive manufacturing looks like beyond prototypes and sample geometries.
The parts on that will be on display at our booth reflect the practical side of additive manufacturing, where process control, repeatability, and validation carry the same weight as innovation.
AMUG provides the right setting for that conversation. It is where manufacturers gather to evaluate what is working in production environments today, not what might work in theory tomorrow.
That is what makes AMUG important.
The industry has moved well beyond early-stage prototyping. Today the conversations are about qualification, throughput, repeatability, inspection, and integration into existing production systems. Companies want to know how additive fits into their supply chain. They want to understand certification pathways. They need solutions that can handle scale, cost pressures, and performance requirements.
AMUG is one of the few places where those conversations happen openly and in technical depth.
Jet Engine Exhaust SS316L printed on Meltio’s Blue Laser Wire DED
Built for Production, Not for Display
Fastech operates firmly in the production arena. The focus is on manufacturing real, end-use components that are installed and operating within customers’ systems, not on prototype parts or design trials. From Defense and aerospace to energy, oil and gas, and other critical industries, the work centers on structural metallic components built at scale and required to meet strict dimensional tolerances, mechanical performance criteria, and rigorous metallurgical standards.
The approach is practical and end-to-end. It starts with design for additive and material strategy. It moves through process development and parameter optimization. It extends into full-scale production builds, inspection, validation, and workflow integration. The goal is simple. Deliver additive manufacturing solutions that work reliably in production environments.
Technologies such as Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), engineered by Gefertec and AML3D, and Laser Wire Directed Energy Deposition (LWDED), powered by Meltio, are applied with one priority in mind. Repeatable, scalable output that holds up under real operational demands.
At AMUG 2026, two technical sessions will reflect that philosophy.
WAAM in Action: A Large-Scale Industrial Component
“WAAM Printed Large-Scale Resonator Ring for Siemens Energy” will be presented by Alan Pearce and Tad Steinberg
This session walks through the development and production of a large resonator ring manufactured using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing. Large geometries introduce real complexity. Heat management becomes critical. Distortion must be anticipated and controlled. Deposition parameters cannot drift. Validation has to be thorough.
The presentation shares how those challenges were addressed in practice. It covers process scalability, dimensional control, feature integration during the build, and the quality assurance methods used to confirm performance. For organizations evaluating WAAM for heavy industry applications, this case study provides grounded insight into what it actually takes to move from concept to installed component.
Siemens Energy Resonator Ring – High and low walls.
Scaling Wire DED for Aerospace Qualification
The second presentation, “Scaling Wire DED for Large Flight-Qualified Titanium and Nickel Superalloy Components,” will be delivered by Yash Bandari
Titanium and nickel-based superalloys are not forgiving materials. Aerospace qualification demands tight control over microstructure, mechanical properties, and traceability. When part size increases, the margin for error shrinks.
This session focuses on how Wire Directed Energy Deposition, including WAAM and Laser Wire DED, can be scaled to meet those requirements. It addresses thermal control strategies, repeatability frameworks, and how large-format DED systems can be integrated into established aerospace manufacturing lines. It also examines the practical benefits of reduced material waste and shorter lead times compared to traditional forging and heavy machining.
For aerospace manufacturers looking beyond prototypes, the session provides a realistic view of what production-scale DED requires.
Large Scale Aerospace Components – SS316L and Ti64
Why It Matters
Additive manufacturing is no longer judged by what it could do. It is judged by what it consistently delivers. Reliability, documentation, certification, and cost performance are now central to the discussion.
AMUG creates the environment where those topics are addressed by the people responsible for making them work. The exchange of real data, real constraints, and real solutions is what sets the event apart.
Visit Booth #717 and Continue the Conversation
If you are attending AMUG 2026, review the agenda and reserve time for both presentations. Then take the next step.
Stop by booth #717 to explore how large-format metal additive manufacturing can positively impact your manufacturing operations. Whether you are pursuing aerospace qualification, evaluating WAAM for heavy industry, or looking to strengthen supply chain resilience, direct conversations often unlock the clearest path forward.
Connect with Alan Pearce and Yash Bandari during the event to discuss your specific production challenges and opportunities. AMUG is where additive manufacturing moves from theory to implementation. Booth #717 is where that conversation can start.
