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.
Growing 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.
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:
Call for Abstracts: Technological Innovations in Metals Engineering (TIME 2018)
Abstract Submission Deadline: November 27 Conference Dates: May 30-31, 2018 in Haifa, Israel Technological Innovations in Metals Engineering (TIME 2018) is a new event designed to foster mutual engagement between suppliers and consumers of metal technologies. Chaired by 2011 Nobel Laureate,…
Call for Papers – NAMRC 46
SME’s 46th North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC 46) has issued its call for papers. NAMRC 46 — the premier international forum on manufacturing research — will be hosted by Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, June 18-22, 2018. Papers submitting to NAMRC…
Call for Speaker Abstracts: RAPID + TCT 2018
RAPID + TCT 2018 | April 23-26, 2018 | Fort Worth, TX Submission Deadline: September 29, 2017 The world-renowned RAPID + TCT event is where corporate executives, business owners, engineers, and product designers come to explore the newest products, technologies, and…
Call for Presentations: MDTX 2018
Medical Device Technology Exchange (MDTX) | April 3-5, 2018 | Secaucus, NJ Submission Deadline: September 29, 2017 MDTX is a new exhibition and conference focused exclusively on medical device R&D, product development, innovation and technology. MDTX will bring the medical device…