As autumn draws near, the global defence and security industry gears up for one of its most significant events: DSEI London 2025, taking place from 9 to 12 September at the ExCeL London venue.
Drawing thousands of participants, including government officials, military leaders and top-tier suppliers. This biennial event serves as a pivotal crossroads for innovation, networking, and partnerships. This year, the Prototal Group will be attending the event.
Renowned for our seamless end-to-end manufacturing capabilities, Prototal spans eleven strategic sites across Europe, operating under stringent certifications like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485 and EN 9100:2018. Our participation at DSEI highlights our commitment to delivering flexible and high-quality production solutions for regulated industries.
Prototal Attends DSEI 2025
This September, London will once again become the centre of the global defence and security industry as DSEI 2025 takes over the ExCeL from 9–12 September. With more than 1,600 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors expected at DSEI, it is one of the most influential events of its kind – bringing together governments, military leaders, industry primes, SMEs and innovative solution providers from across the world.
This year, Prototal Group is pleased to announce that we will be attending DSEI. Our team will be on the ground in London to meet with customers, partners and industry leaders throughout the week. While we are not exhibiting, we see DSEI as an essential platform for building connections and exploring opportunities to support defence and security projects with our advanced manufacturing expertise.
Why DSEI Matters to Prototal
DSEI offers more than just an exhibition floor – it’s a meeting place for those shaping the future of defence, aerospace and security. For Prototal, it’s the perfect setting to engage directly with organisations looking for a flexible, certified and innovative manufacturing partner.
As Europe’s largest supplier of industrial 3D printing, injection moulding and vacuum casting, we specialise in helping customers move to production with speed and reliability.
Across our ten sites in Europe, including the UK, we hold a portfolio of certifications such as:
- ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 – Quality and Environmental Management
- ISO 13485 – Medical Devices
- EN 9100:2018 – Aerospace
- IATF 16949:2016 – Automotive and Mobility
- TISAX® – Information Security
These credentials mean that Prototal is well positioned to support the highly regulated industries represented at DSEI. From lightweight aerospace components to secure supply chain defence solutions, our processes are built on traceability, compliance and trust.
What We Bring to the Defence and Security Sector
For organisations working in defence and security, time, reliability and scalability are critical. Prototal offers a unique mix of capabilities that directly support these needs:
- Additive Manufacturing for Innovation – speeding up design iterations and enabling lightweight and complex geometries.
- Injection Moulding for Scale – bridging the gap from low-volume series to full-scale production.
- Vacuum Casting for Flexibility – delivering high-quality prototypes and functional parts quickly.
- Certified Supply Chains – ensuring that every component meets the strict requirements of aerospace, defence and mobility programmes.
Whether it’s rapid prototyping for concept development or producing thousands of validated components, Prototal can adapt to customer needs while maintaining precision and compliance.
Meet the Prototal Team at DSEI
While we won’t have a stand at this year’s show, our UK sales team will be available throughout the week to meet with attendees. We are keen to discuss how Prototal can help accelerate development cycles, de-risk supply chains and support programmes with certified, industrial manufacturing solutions.
If you would like to book a dedicated meeting slot with our team, please get in touch in advance – we’d be delighted to arrange a time that suits you.
Looking Ahead
For Prototal, attending DSEI 2025 is about listening, learning and connecting. The defence and security sector are evolving rapidly, with innovation driving everything from next-generation platforms to supply chain resilience. We believe that our role as a flexible, certified and scalable manufacturing partner makes us a valuable ally to organisations navigating this landscape.
We are excited to be part of the conversation in London this September and look forward to building new relationships that will shape the future of defence manufacturing.
👉 Are you attending DSEI 2025? Let’s meet.
1. Register to attend today.
2. Book a meeting with our sales team to explore how Prototal can support your projects -from prototype to production.
3. Discover how certified Additive Manufacturing can support your mission.
