Provoking the Pipeline: How Stronger Demand Signals Can Reshape AM Supply Chains

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

3:30 PM - 4:20 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: SME Main Stage

Moderator(s)

Kimberly Gibson

Industrial Base Integration Director
America Makes

Panelist(s)

Tad T. Steinberg

AM Sales Manager for the Americas
Siemens Energy Inc.
Megan Malara, PhD

Director
Youngstown Innovation Hub
Andrew L. Thompson

Manager, AM CoE
Northop Grumman
Michelle Meyer

CEO
MatterProviders

This panel will explore how clearer, more consistent demand signals from defense and aerospace stakeholders can accelerate the maturation and resilience of additive manufacturing supply chains. Featuring leaders from across the industrial base and members of America Makes, the discussion will highlight practical strategies for aligning requirements, investment, and production readiness. Attendees will gain insight into how coordinated demand can unlock capacity, reduce risk, and drive scalable adoption of additive manufacturing in mission-critical applications.