37th AeroMat Conference and Exposition (June 2-4, 2026)

June 2 - 4, 2026

With the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence capabilities, inclusion of this tool in the design of both materials and structures is taking place with numerous materials systems on various mobility platforms. As the deployment of the technology is being evaluated and implemented, in some cases blurring the line between materials, parts, and systems, various aspects of the execution are under scrutiny.

Though the use of this technology is not new, the continued proliferation of various AI platforms and increase in computing power has driven increasing access to more engineers and scientists. These investments – estimated to be over $110 Billion in 2024 in the US alone – in large data storage, various AI architectures, learning techniques, validation models , and data analytics continue to support the expanding use of AI.

Questions for this panel will range from:

• How has Artificial Intelligence influenced your company’s design and production capabilities?
• Are there downsides to using Artificial Intelligence for design of materials?
• Security concerns on “cloud usage”?
• Decision point to implement AI? Where, when, and what platform?
• Can you indicate the viability of customized materials in your field? With respect to being able to produce tailored, point design materials? With respect to regulatory implementation and acceptance?
• Are there downsides to using Artificial Intelligence for the design of mobility platforms?
• Concerns on potential loss of “engineering judgement”?

The panel of experts will discuss these, and other, various challenges associated with use of AI in their engineering of materials, components, and platforms.