Additive Manufacturing for Defense

Trusted knowledge, training and intelligence for the defense sector.

Independent Training

Online courses and workshops tailroed to defensed professionals.

Technology Database

AM machine suppliers and service providers for defense.

Defense Applications

Extensive catalogue of AM use cases across land, air, sea, and space.

What we offer

About BEACON

The BEACON initiative, founded by AM Academy and AMPOWER, was created to accelerate the adoption of Additive Manufacturing in the European defense sector. 

Together with leading industry suppliers, BEACON provides objective knowledge, reliable data, and state-of-the-art training.

Why BEACON matters

All AM Technologies

Comprehensive coverage in a defense context.

Online & Hands-on

Self-guided platform and expert workshops.

Large Use Case Library

Public AM applications from leading defense players.

Trusted & Updated

Reliable, unbiased content with regular updates.

Who We Serve

Defnese Industry Professionals

Prime contractors, OEM employees, SMEs in the defense supply chain.

Government & Military

Decision-makers and officials exploring or scaling AM adoption.

Our partners

Stay Ahead in Defense with Additive Manufacturing

Join BEACON to access trusted training, data, and use cases tailored for the defense sector.