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SPADA Advanced Manufacturing & Defense Showcase at Machina Labs (Registration Now Open!)

from $20.00

Step inside Machina Labs’ AI‑driven “elastic factory,” where robotics and software‑defined cells rapidly form complex metal parts without traditional tooling, enabling agile, deployable manufacturing for aerospace and defense. SPADA is bringing together industry, students, policymakers, and ecosystem partners for a high‑energy night of factory tours, live demonstrations, and focused networking around the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing.

Event capacity is 150 persons.

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Step inside Machina Labs’ AI‑driven “elastic factory,” where robotics and software‑defined cells rapidly form complex metal parts without traditional tooling, enabling agile, deployable manufacturing for aerospace and defense. SPADA is bringing together industry, students, policymakers, and ecosystem partners for a high‑energy night of factory tours, live demonstrations, and focused networking around the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing.

Event capacity is 150 persons.

What to expect

  • Guided factory tour of Machina Labs’ AI‑ and robotics‑powered metal forming cells in action

  • Live demonstrations showing how next‑gen factories enable agile, deployable manufacturing

  • Concentrated networking focused on AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing, innovation, and the future industrial base

  • A cross‑sector room: students, industry professionals, policymakers, workforce and community partners

  • A first look at SPADA’s 2026–2027 event calendar, working groups, and regional programming

  • Guest speakers on California innovation awards, programs, and how to access them

  • Reception Drinks and Hors d’oeuvres

View Machina Labs video here: https://machinalabs.ai/capabilities

Event capacity is 150 persons. Reserve your spot now to experience the factory of the future, expand your network, and hear about SPADA’s upcoming events and alliance initiatives.

Details

  • Date: Wednesday May 20th, 2026

  • Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (admission starts at 2:30 p.m.)

  • Location: Machina Labs, 20559 Prairie St, Chatsworth, CA 91311

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Main Event Sponsor: $5000, includes company name recognition on signage, opportunity for a few words from our sponsor, special thank you from SPADA

Hors D’oeuvres: $1800, includes company recognition at signage at table, company mention during program presentation

Bar Sponsor: $1800, includes special recognition at signage at table, company mention during program presentation

One-time Event Donation: $100, includes special thanks to our donors during program presentation

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Thaler Defense Systems is a precision manufacturing company and dedicated defense contractor based in Springboro, Ohio. Building on the legacy of Thaler Machine Company, founded in 1952, the company serves the ordnance and weapon systems, hypersonics, and space markets, combining advanced machining, specialized welding, and rigorous inspection to deliver precision-engineered components that meet the demanding standards of modern defense programs.

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