As the national accelerator for additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing (3DP), America Makes is the nation’s leading and collaborative partner in AM and 3DP technology research, discovery, creation, and innovation. Structured as a public-private partnership with member organizations from industry, academia, government, non-government agencies, and workforce and economic development resources, we are working together to innovate and accelerate AM and 3DP to increase our nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness.
America Makes was established in 2012, is based in Youngstown, Ohio, and is the flagship Institute for Manufacturing USA, the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. America Makes is managed and operated by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM).
NCDMM is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, organization delivering innovative and collaborative manufacturing solutions that enhance our nation’s workforce and economic competitiveness. NCDMM has extensive knowledge in manufacturing and continually works to innovate, improve, and advance manufacturing technologies and methodologies. Visit NCDMM.org to learn more.
The America Makes Innovation Factory, located in Youngstown, Ohio, is a unique, hands-on learning lab dedicated to advancing the technology, processes, materials, and knowledge of the Additive Manufacturing (AM) community at large. Staffed full-time and entrusted with the latest AM equipment from our members, the Innovation Factory serves to educate new and potential adopters by demonstrating AM fabrication capabilities and providing initial consultation on application development and prototyping.
Satellite Centers serve to promote America Makes’ mission and expand its current regional, industrial, and technological footprint by engaging with local companies and educational institutions to supply education and training in additive manufacturing technologies, and to focus on the transition of additive technology from the research lab to commercialization. America Makes currently has three Satellite Centers.
Brandon Ribic, Ph.D., Joins the Institute Youngstown, Ohio — October 1, 2019. America Makes proudly welcomes Brandon Ribic, Ph.D., as its new Technology Director, effective today. Dr. Ribic fills the position previously held by John Wilczynski before being named America…
New York, NY (September 12, 2019) – The National Football League (NFL) today announced the NFL Helmet Challenge, an innovation challenge that aims to stimulate the development by experts, innovators and helmet manufacturers of a new helmet for NFL players…
UTEP’s Keck Center is the Home of the Institute’s First Satellite Center Youngstown, Ohio — September 6, 2019. America Makes leadership proudly attended a welcoming reception yesterday evening for the new president of The University of Texas at El Paso…
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Each fall during our annual members meeting, America Makes recognizes an individual or a group of individuals with the America Makes Distinguished Collaborator Award for their exceptional commitment and dedication to the advancement of AM technology, practices, and innovation in the manufacturing industry.
America Makes recognizes and appreciates individuals who continually demonstrate outstanding dedication to America Makes and its mission.
