AltForm will be present at SAHA Expo 2026, one of the most important aerospace and defense trade shows in the world, held in Istanbul from May 5 to 9 at the Istanbul Expo Center.
We will be exhibiting at Hall 7, Stand 7A-15, together with DigiMode, our official distributor for the Turkish market and a specialist in advanced manufacturing technologies for the aerospace and defense industry.
Direct Energy Deposition for high-performance applications
SAHA Expo brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and technology providers operating in sectors where material performance, process reliability, and component traceability are non-negotiable. It is precisely this environment that makes it the right context for showcasing AltForm’s Direct Energy Deposition technology.
At the show, visitors will have the opportunity to see physical components produced with AltForm systems and speak directly with our technical team about specific production challenges.
The focus of our presence at SAHA Expo is the ZENIT family of robotic DED cells, and in particular the ZENIT with inert chamber: a dual-process system that combines Powder DED and Wire DED in a single, fully enclosed platform operating under controlled inert atmosphere.
Why the inert chamber matters in aerospace and defense
Titanium alloys and aluminum are among the most widely used structural materials in aerospace and defense manufacturing. They offer exceptional strength-to-weight ratios, high fatigue resistance, and long-term reliability in demanding service environments. However, both materials are highly reactive at elevated temperatures: without adequate atmospheric control during laser processing, oxidation and contamination compromise the mechanical integrity of the deposited material.
The ZENIT with inert chamber addresses this requirement directly. The system features a sealed enclosure flooded with argon or nitrogen, combined with an innovative bottom-up inertization approach that significantly reduces purge times and gas consumption compared to conventional solutions. The result is a controlled, repeatable atmosphere that meets the process requirements of aerospace and defense qualification workflows.
Where DED technology delivers its strongest value in these sectors is in the production of large-scale components from scratch. Structural parts in titanium or aluminum that would otherwise require extensive machining from solid billet, with significant material waste and long lead times, can be produced near-net-shape through Direct Energy Deposition, drastically reducing both raw material consumption and total production time. AltForm’s ZENIT with inert chamber is already in use by customers producing large titanium and aluminum components for aerospace and defense applications.
The dual-process configuration supports this type of work directly: Wire DED enables high deposition rates suited to large builds, while Powder DED allows finer control where dimensional accuracy and surface definition are required. Both processes operate within the same cell, with automatic laser head changeover via the integrated robotic arm.
Come and see us in Istanbul
If you are attending SAHA Expo 2026, we welcome you to visit us at Hall 7, Stand 7A-15. Our team and the DigiMode specialists will be available throughout the show to discuss your specific production requirements and explore how AltForm DED technology can be applied to your applications.
SAHA Expo 2026 Istanbul Expo Center May 5 to 9, 2026 Hall 7, Stand 7A-15
