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This fall, Fastech is heading to Orlando for ICAM 2026, the ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing, running September 28 through October 2 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. It’s one of the most significant gatherings on the advanced ma...

Fastech has been featured in the July 2026 issue of Aerospace Manufacturing magazine, one of the leading publications covering the design, production, and supply chain side of the civil aviation and defence industries. The feature explores how Fas...

At Farnborough International Airshow 2026, Fastech is showcasing something the aerospace industry has been waiting for: additive manufacturing that has moved past the research lab and into genuine industrial production. Directed Energy Deposition (DE...

Bringing Proven Additive Manufacturing Capability into the UK From 2–4 June 2026, the NEC Birmingham will host TCT 3Sixty 2026, a key meeting point for manufacturers evaluating how additive technologies fit into real production environments. Th...

April 14–16, 2026, the manufacturing industry gathers in Boston for RAPID + TCT, North America’s leading event for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D technologies. More than a trade show, Rapid + TCT is where production strategies are chal...

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 ...

Virginia continues to strengthen its position in global markets with the expansion of the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade program, known as VALET. Announced by Governor Abigail Spanberger, the latest class includes 12 new companies joining the two y...

From 3–5 February 2026, the Defense and maritime manufacturing community will gather at the Tampa Convention Center for MILAM 2026, a key event focused on operational readiness, sustainment, and advanced industrial capability. Fastech will be atten...

In aerospace manufacturing, complexity is a given. Components must deliver reduced weight, high structural performance, and efficient geometries while meeting strict reliability standards. This propulsion adapter, designed by Meltio, illustrates how ...

As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what 2025 has meant for Fastech. It has been a year defined by momentum, visibility, and conviction—conviction in our capabilities, our people, and our belief that additive...

A milestone moment for Fastech, Meltio, and the future of Defense Manufacturing At the heart of Danville, Virginia, now emerging as a key center for additive manufacturing and advanced Defense production, industry leaders, innovators, and governme...

On September 15, 2025, leaders in innovation and manufacturing will gather at The Inn at Virginia Tech for the AM² Hub Conference. This annual event is designed to spotlight the transformative role of Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials ...

Fastech LLC, a recognized leader in End-to-End Additive Manufacturing solutions for the Aerospace and Defense sectors, announces its long-anticipated expansion into the United Kingdom. This move marks a significant milestone for the company as it bri...

Fastech LLC is thrilled to announce its participation in Rapid + TCT 2025, the premier event for additive manufacturing and 3D printing. This global showcase of cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking solutions will take place from April 8-10 in...

Fastech LLC is very excited to announce our participation in the 2025 Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference, cementing another year of collaboration, innovation, and growth within the additive manufacturing community. This year’s eve...

Fastech LLC is thrilled to announce a dynamic collaboration with Arc Additive Limited, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in the field of additive manufacturing. This alliance brings together the unique strengths of both companies to d...

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting is a marquee event in the Defense industry, drawing thousands of participants from across the globe. Each year, military leaders, Defense contractors, policymakers, and innovators come t...

October brought an exciting opportunity for Fastech LLC to participate in the esteemed NASA & Genedge Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain event. This unique gathering brought together visionaries, innovators, and key players from Virginia’s man...

As 2024 draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our valued partners and customers. Your trust and collaboration have been the pillars of our achievements this year, and we are truly grateful to have ...

Fastech LLC is thrilled to announce our participation in the AUSA 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition, happening from October 14-16 in the heart of Washington, D.C. This premier event is a must-attend for leaders and innovators in the Defense industry...

We are excited to announce that Fastech LLC will be exhibiting at IMTS 2024, the premier event for manufacturing technology. Scheduled from September 9-14, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, this is your chance to delve into the latest innovati...

Fastech LLC is excited to announce our participation in the highly anticipated Farnborough International Airshow from July 22-26, 2024 at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre! This prestigious event, known for being one o...

FasTech LLC is thrilled to announce our participation in RAPID + TCT, North America's largest and most influential additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing event. The event will take place from June 25-27, 2024, at the Los Angeles Convention...

FasTech LLC is excited to invite you to the upcoming webinar on the Wire-Directed Energy Deposition (DED) of Nickel-Based Super Alloys in collaboration with Meltio, game-changers in the additive manufacturing industry with their innovative and unique...

As experts in additive manufacturing (AM) with a core focus on WAAM and LW-DED technologies, we are thrilled to exhibit at America's Event for Industrial AM Innovation, Formnext Austin 2023. Formnext forum Austin is breaking ground as the first ev...

Additive manufacturing (AM) processes are no longer in their infancy. They are quickly emerging into serious options to produce metallic parts. Input alloy requirements and processing energy requirements are considerably lower in AM than in conventio...

The aerospace industry has been utilizing Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology for years to produce critical parts for aircraft engines and structures. One of the most notable examples of AM in aerospace is the production of turbine blades, which r...

The economy in Danville, VA is about to get a boost in the form of a new manufacturing center. The Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA) represents a $28.8 million investment in the Danville area and will be home to the Navy's new Additive Manuf...

Fastech is delighted to be exhibiting at this year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2022) – the 33rd edition of this prestigious event, which will be held in Chicago on 12th-17th September 2022. This year’s show is expecte...

FasTech LLC is delighted to now be a member of the Additive Manufacturing Consortium (AMC). Founded in 2010, by EWI, the consortium brings together more than 50 members worldwide with the goal of accelerating the manufacturing readiness of metal a...

FasTech has announced that it is now a US distributor for the Scantech range of 3D scanners. These state-of-the-art scanners can rapidly create precise 3D models, ideal for use in the aerospace, automotive, defense, energy and transport sectors. S...

Virginia based FasTech LLC will be joining other US companies in the USA Partnership Pavilion at this year’s prestigious Farnborough International Airshow, the global stage for the aerospace and defense industries, which takes place from 18th to t...

FasTech LLP, specialists in 3D metal printing, will be representing middle market manufacturers at today’s Northeast Private Equity Conference, at a panel session on the recently announced Additive Manufacturing (AM) Forward Initiative. The 2022...

Fastech was proud to be invited to join President Biden in Hamilton, Ohio along with our key customer, Siemens Energy, for the launch of the AM Forward initiative. The programme is a partnership of several large US equipment manufacturers with Amer...

Manufacturing supplies parts for some of the most critical industries in the world: aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, and heavy machinery. If these areas of business ceased to function efficiently, the world as we know it would grind to a halt. ...

Everyone in the manufacturing process knows that delays cost money, but it is easy to overlook a more subtle consequence of these hold-ups: enforced idleness for employees. As Richie Barker, Chief Operating Officer at FasTech LLC, explains: “Man...

FasTech will once again be exhibiting at Rapid + tct, North America’s largest and most influential additive manufacturing event, which takes place this year from 17th – 19th May in Detroit. Rapid + tct 2022 will give visitors the chance to see...

The phrase “time is money” has been around as long as humans have been doing business with one another, and there are few industries where the saying is more apt than manufacturing. If a project takes longer than expected to complete, it becom...

Here at FasTech, we specialize in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM). This is a highly-efficient method of manufacturing that utilizes state-of-the-art 3D printing to manufacture parts from welding wire. According to Chief Operating Officer Ri...

Manufacturing is a high-stakes business. If there are delays at any stage in any process, companies risk losing money and often face a whole host of other problems, particularly when it comes to employees. “A lot of our customers have critical p...

Fastech now maintains an active ITAR registration with the U.S. State Department, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Fastech can legally receive ITAR-controlled technical data and assure compliance with the ITAR, when technical data is ...

FasTech will be exhibiting at Rapid + tct, North America’s largest and most influential additive manufacturing event, which takes place this year from 13th-15th September in Chicago. The conference aims to provide a forum to update visitors on t...

At FasTech, we are extremely proud that our Danville facility set up in 2018, was the first US manufacturer to use the Gefertec 3D metal printing technology. Now three years on, we have two machines onsite, the GEFERTEC 3DMP® arc405 and GEFERTEC ...

Come and meet the FasTech team at EMO We will be joining Gerfectec on their Stand K03 at the forthcoming EMO exhibition (Hanover 16th-21st September 2019). EMO is the world’s premier show for the metalworking industry with over 130,000 visitor...

Harlow Group was one of just 15 projects to scoop a prestigious CiCi Award for Community Impact. These US Awards pay tribute to the impact that site selection can have on a local community – by bringing investment, new jobs and training opportuni...