Inospace, a South Korean space launch vehicle manufacturer, will co-host the Korea AM Technical Seminar 2026 on April 29, 2026, alongside the 3D Convergence Industry Association an...

Inospace, a South Korean space launch vehicle manufacturer, will co-host the Korea AM Technical Seminar 2026 on April 29, 2026, alongside the 3D Convergence Industry Association and software firm Okton. The event focuses on the integration of additive manufacturing within the aerospace, defense, and mobility sectors, featuring technical sessions on software-driven innovation, rocket engine development, and large-scale metal AM processes. Key speakers will address specific challenges in precision CNC integration, thermal management systems for aerospace, and the implementation of automated quality control frameworks for AM production. Jo In-taek, Head of the Advanced Manufacturing Business Division at Inospace, will lead discussions on the transition toward AI and digital transformation-enabled manufacturing ecosystems.

This seminar highlights the increasing reliance of the South Korean aerospace sector on metal additive manufacturing to optimize complex geometries for launch vehicle components. While global competitors like SpaceX and Rocket Lab have already integrated LPBF and DED processes into their production lines to reduce part counts and lead times, Inospace is positioning itself to bridge the gap between prototype development and serial production. The event addresses a critical bottleneck in the domestic supply chain: the lack of standardized, automated quality assurance for flight-critical AM parts. By bringing together software developers and hardware manufacturers, the seminar aims to move beyond basic prototyping toward a robust, certifiable digital manufacturing workflow for high-value defense and space applications.

For Inospace, the practical objective is to validate the scalability of their internal AM processes against the rigorous certification requirements of the aerospace industry. Participants should focus on the technical sessions regarding depowdering and thermal management, as these represent the most significant operational hurdles for scaling metal AM in rocket engine manufacturing. Success will be measured by the company's ability to translate these collaborative discussions into standardized, repeatable production protocols that satisfy domestic and international aerospace quality standards.