Additive manufacturing is increasingly being evaluated as connected, software-defined infrastructure—not just equipment—and “made where” now extends beyond sourcing to include hardware origin, software/firmware control, data flow, and lifecycle governance. This session explains what’s driving the new scrutiny (including NDAA acceleration), where business risk appears first (audits, customer eligibility, IT reviews), and how to assess exposure without overreacting or waiting too long, with practical next steps and tools to build a defensible plan.
