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.
America Makes is excited to announce a newly forming partnership with Youngstown State University (YSU) that will increase availability of America Makes Innovation Factory resources, expand utilization options for both America Makes members and non-members, and further expose students to…
Webinar: Simulate & Optimize the Additive Manufacturing Process with AlphaSTAR’s GENOA 3DP This webinar was live last week and recorded. The video is now available on the America Makes YouTube channel and AmericaMakes.us. The TRX Webinar Series will feature organizations or individuals…
The Institute’s Online Identity Reflects Convener, Coordinator and Catalyzer Roles Youngstown, Ohio — August 15, 2017. America Makes announces the launch of its new, redesigned Website at http://americamakes.us that reflects the ongoing evolution of both the Institute and the needs…
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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.
