Exclusive open house event

Accelerating readiness.
Sustaining the future!

Join Fastech LLC and Meltio for an exclusive showcase of how Additive Manufacturing is reshaping Defense, Aerospace, and industrial readiness.

 

đź“… October 14th, 2025

đź“Ť Danville, VA (Fastech HQ)

    Why attend this event?

    In Defense, Aerospace, and other high-demand sectors, readiness and sustainment are mission-critical. Yet traditional challenges continue to delay operations and compromise supply chains.

    Long lead times

    Traditional manufacturing requires months or years, leaving fleets grounded and systems offline.

    Part obsolescence

    Critical components become unavailable, compromising supply chains and mission readiness.

    Skills gap

    Too few engineers and technicians trained in advanced manufacturing technologies.

    Qualification bottlenecks

    Complex approval processes delay operations and increase vulnerability windows.

    The Fastech + Meltio solution

    Fastech, powered by Meltio’s cutting-edge laser wire deposition technology and strengthened by its partner network in Danville, is changing that equation.

    Workforce development

    Through initiatives like the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program, Fastech helps supply the skilled workforce required to operate and sustain these advanced technologies.

    đź’ˇ Combining rapid, flexible production with a pipeline of trained talent to keep operations moving at the speed of need.

    Rapid production

    End-to-end, on-demand manufacturing solutions that produce critical components in a fraction of the time.

    Mission readiness

    Ensure supply chain resilience and keep operations moving at the speed of need.

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    Industry leaders featured speakers

    Connect with renowned experts from Defense, Energy, and Manufacturing who are shaping the future of additive manufacturing.

    Matthew Sermon

    With more than 20 years of leadership in naval operations and major defense programs, Mr. Sermon brings unique insight into the future of undersea warfare and the revitalization of the U.S. submarine industrial base.

    Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition

    US Navy

    Michael Pecota

    An eleven-year veteran of the United States Navy where he served as an electronics technician on H-60 helicopters and intermediate level repair. Michael holds several AM certifications from MIT, Penn State, ASME, and SME.

    Additive Manufacturing SME for the DOD

    Naval Sea Systems Command

    Telly Tucker

    Experienced in forming collaborative workforce development programs integrating educational, and economic development goals and strategies.

    President

    Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR)

    Chris L. Beeson

    Christopher leads the ExxonMobil Global Additive Manufacturing RoundTable, assisting and mentoring all sites. His career began as a welder in high school, a machinist in college, and he has been in Oil & Gas and Power Generation for 27 years.

    Refinery Special Purpose Machinery Execution Supervisor & Global AM Lead

    ExxonMobil

    John Harrison

    Responsible for driving change, growth, and collaboration with government customers, equipment manufacturers, and partners at Phillips. Phillips supports readiness, innovation, workforce development, and life cycle management by guiding the use of machining, additive manufacturing, and digital production technologies.

    President

    Phillips Additive

    Scott Kasen

    Dr. Kasen leads the Advanced Technologies division at Austal USA, focusing on materials science, additive manufacturing, and advanced shipbuilding. His career includes roles in both startups and industry, most recently as Principal Engineer at ElectraWatch.

    Director of Advanced Technologies

    Austal USA

    Jason Wells

    Leader of the Center for Manufacturing Advancement and the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing program.

    CMA

    Event highlights

    Experience the future of additive manufacturing through hands-on demonstrations and expert insights.

    Live demos

    Witness cutting-edge laser wire deposition technology producing real components in real-time.

    Workforce development

    Discover how to build the skilled workforce needed for advanced manufacturing.

    Industry leaders

    Learn directly from experts who are implementing AM solutions at scale

    Networking

    Build valuable relationships with professionals tackling similar challenges.

    Event details

     

    Location: Fastech LLC Headquarters
    Address: 232 Slayton Ave, Danville VA 24540
    Date: October 14th, 2025
    Formnat: In-person exclusive event

    What to Expect

     

    • Hands-on technology demonstrations
    • Expert presentations and panel discussions
    • Networking opportunities with industry leaders
    • Insights into workforce development programs
    • Q&A sessions with technical experts
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