Our Work
America Makes supports the transformation of manufacturing in the United States through innovative, coordinated additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D Printing Technology Development and Transition, and Workforce and Educational Development.
Advancing the Technology
America Makes’ technology investment strategy helps the community identify measurable and meaningful challenges that, when met, promote inquiry, knowledge-sharing, and technical advancements.
Through thoughtful planning and inquiry, America Makes announces, facilitates, and funds efforts that challenge members and industry.
Growing the 3D Workforce
Growing a workforce capable of designing, specifying, making, and supporting 3D printed products is as essential as advancing the technology. We are working to accelerate the adoption of new 3D printing materials, technologies, and products, something that is crucial to the success of our industry.
Consuming Data with the Digital Storefront
The America Makes Digital Storefront is a secure online platform for members to:
- Identify, access, and consume intellectual capital assets
- Align data to the America Makes Technology Roadmap
- Access all project deliverables and associated artifacts linked directly to the Roadmap through requirements
- Connect with more than 350 requirements and 1,000 project artifacts
Member Testimonials
America Makes membership has allowed rp+m the opportunity to interface directly with large corporations that may otherwise have been difficult to connect with. As rp+m has led many America Makes projects, often times these project-led interactions have resulted in continued business. In addition, the experience we have gained through managing these projects, both technical and administrative, has positively positioned us for other related business outside of America Makes.
EnvisionTEC is proud to be connecting to other leading thinkers in the additive manufacturing space through America Makes. While we are on the cutting edge of many developments in 3D printing, it often takes a village to help propel complex technologies into viable commercial applications, so we enjoy being part of the broader conversation that is advancing the field of 3D printing
We are grateful for the opportunity that membership provides to participate in cutting-edge collaborative research efforts. We appreciate the fact that membership gives us access to critical technical research and sometimes the scientist and engineers behind the research. We value our membership for the chance to rub shoulders with the big boys of industry, while also meeting the tinkerers, enthusiasts, and experimenters who are pushing the envelope on modest budgets.
America Makes has been pivotal in creating an integrated community involving machine builders, materials developers, designers, and, most importantly, a broad collection of firms that are pushing the boundaries of manufacturing in all its forms.
Opportunities
The following is a list of current challenges, RFPs, call for abstracts, speaking opportunities, and more:
Altair Enlighten Award Nominations Due May 31, 2019
The Altair Enlighten Award is intended to honor the greatest achievements in vehicle weight savings each year. It inspires interest from industry, engineering, policymakers, educators, students and the public, creates further competition for new ideas in the industry, and provides…
Deadline: April 10, 2019; Request for Proposals
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is publishing this Request For Proposal to solicit applications for grants under the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative for Federal Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) funding. The POWER Initiative is a congressionally…
Deadline: April 1, 2019; Blue Sky Competition Call for Papers
Abstracts should be submitted by April 1, 2019 The third annual David Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award and Blue Sky Competition, funded by the National Science Foundation, will be held during the 2019 SME 47th North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC)…
Partnership Opportunities Available with NIAR and the ASTM COE
Polymer AM Test Methods – Round Robin Study Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is seeking partners interested in contributing polymer feedstock material and/or building test coupons for a round robin study to assess geometric and test…