ASTM International seeks partners for Additive Manufacturing centre of excellence

November 20, 2017

ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, USA, has announced plans to establish a centre of excellence in the field of Additive Manufacturing. The organisation is now calling for industry-university proposals aimed at creating a global innovation hub that advances AM technical standards, related R&D, education and training and more. 

Katharine Morgan, President of ASTM International, stated, “Over the last decade, hundreds of the world’s top experts in Additive Manufacturing have pioneered the development of new standards through ASTM International. We are thrilled to take this next bold step to bridge standards development with R&D, while also meeting the growing demand for related services in this field.”

The new centre aims to be a global hub for innovation and to serve as a consortium in attracting stakeholders from the aviation, automotive, medical and other industries increasingly engaged in AM applications. It will be supported with up to $250,000 annually from funds and in-kind contributions for up to five years. In-kind support could increase the award amount beyond $250,000.

Letters of intent are due on November 27, 2017, with full proposals due shortly thereafter on December 15. The winning proposal will be announced in early 2018. Applicants are expected to emphasise approaches that maximise coordination and collaboration among academia, industry and governments.

ASTM International’s committee on Additive Manufacturing technologies (F42) was formed in 2009. The committee, in conjunction with the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Technical Committee 261, has worked and continues to work closely with the Additive Manufacturing Standards Collaborative to identify and fill a variety of gaps across multiple industry sectors.

ASTM International could select up to two awardees as part of this initiative. Details, contact information, and frequently asked questions regarding the application and selection process can be found here.

www.astm.org

2022 Winter Metal AM

In the latest issue of Metal AM magazine

Download PDF
 

Extensive AM industry news coverage, as well as the following exclusive deep-dive articles:

  • What happens when you take the powder out of AM? Charting the rise of wire-based DED with WAAM3D
  • Smart sensor-integrated parts by AM: A look at a novel possibility with industrial applications
  • Tailored materials for AM: How a 'powder kit' can achieve greater material diversity with fewer resources in PBF-LB
  • QuesTek's ICMD: Faster, cheaper, and better alloy development for Additive Manufacturing
  • NanoAL: Alloy development on an open parameter PBF-LB machine, from installation through to Rapid Alloy Screening
  • Using the Six Sigma method to optimise metal powder spreading in PBF-LB
  • Insights from R&D to part production: How CT analysis can advance metal Binder Jetting
  • Corrosion and wear resistence of materials processed by beam-based AM technologies

The world of metal AM to your inbox

Don't miss any new issue of Metal AM magazine, and get the latest industry news. Sign up to our twice weekly newsletter.

Sign up

News from the industry…

    News from the industry…

    Discover our magazine archive…

    The free to access Metal Additive Manufacturing magazine archive offers unparalleled insight into the world of metal Additive Manufacturing from a commercial and technological perspective through:

    • Reports on visits to leading metal AM part manufacturers and industry suppliers
    • Articles on technology and application trends
    • Information on materials developments
    • Reviews of key technical presentations from the international conference circuit
    • International industry news

    All past issues are available to download as free PDFs or view in your browser.

    Browse the archive

    Looking for AM machines, metal powders or part manufacturing services?

    Discover suppliers of these and more in our comprehensive advertisers’ index and buyer’s guide, available in the back of Metal AM magazine.

    • AM machines
    • Process monitoring & calibration
    • Heat treatment & sintering
    • HIP systems & services
    • Pre- & post-processing technology
    • Powders, powder production and analysis
    • Part manufacturers
    • Consulting, training & market data
    Download PDF
    Share via
    Copy link
    Powered by Social Snap