Three Days of Innovation and Collaboration
The EDID 2025 program was packed with presentations, expert talks, and themed workshops that tackled today’s key challenges in the defence sector. Hot topics included drones, unmanned systems, and communication technologies enabling autonomous operations. The event was all about fostering collaboration – especially between European CapTechs, startups, SMEs, and even representatives from Ukraine.
Tungsten & AMALIA: High-Potential Tech
Our metal 3D prints turned quite a few heads – especially the one made from tungsten. Thanks to its unique properties, this material is highly valuable for applications such as ammunition and radiation shielding. But the real showstopper was our set of ultra-thin ballistic structures, developed in collaboration with the spin-off from the Institute of Physics and CARDAM s.r.o. These incredibly thin but tough structures were printed at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences.
An Interactive Booth & Award-Winning Sensor Tech
Our booth stood out not just for its sleek design and advanced tech, but also for letting visitors get hands-on. Guests could vote for the technology they believed had the greatest potential for Europe’s defence future. The crowd favorite? Sensor technologies – their growing relevance echoed throughout the entire fair.
“Our successful participation at the fair, held under the patronage of the European Defence Agency, brought us valuable experience and new contacts for future project and business collaborations. Besides presenting our technologies, we also focused on actively engaging visitors in discussions about defence trends,” said Tomáš Jetmar, General Manager of NCK MATCA.
Big thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth – your interest and insights were truly inspiring. We’re already looking forward to the next event!
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