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.
America Makes selected The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), a Platinum-level member, and the Keck Center as the home of its first Satellite Center because of their superior technical excellence in additive manufacturing, outstanding educational program, and proven ability to have a positive impact on the El Paso region.
With more than $80 million in annual research spending, UTEP is dedicated to becoming the first national research university serving a 21st century student demographic. The University’s outstanding record of receiving extremely competitive grant awards reflects the quality of UTEP’s faculty and their sustained commitment to excellence while also maintaining an academic environment dedicated to addressing the educational needs of students.
The Institute Enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Today at Signing Event in College Station Youngstown, Ohio — March 22, 2019. America Makes proudly announces its second America Makes Satellite Center to be…
Database Released to the Institute and Its Membership Community to Enable the Widespread Use of ULTEM™ 9085 Resin for Aerospace Interiors Youngstown, Ohio — February 6, 2019. America Makes proudly announces that Gold-level member, Rapid Prototype + Manufacturing LLC. (rp+m), has…
Goal is to Improve Process Control for Qualifying Complex Parts and Reduce Costs Youngstown, Ohio — December 18, 2018. America Makes is proud to announce the awardees of a Directed Project Opportunity on advancing additive manufacturing (AM) post-processing techniques (AAPT), funded…
Project to Develop an Open Source, Multi-Laser Manufacturing Research Platform Youngstown, Ohio — December 18, 2018. America Makes is proud to announce the awardee of a Directed Project Opportunity on the acceleration of large scale additive manufacturing (ALSAM) funded by the…
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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.
