ICAM 2024 is ASTM International’s ninth annual flagship event related to standardization, qualification, and certification with a focus on industry-specific requirements addressing the entire advanced manufacturing processes and value chains.

The five-day conference will consist of 27 symposia covering major topics and key areas in additive and advanced manufacturing. It is organized by more than 100 scientific organizing committee members, all advanced manufacturing experts from industry, academia, government and regulatory agencies, national labs, and more.

Authors are invited to submit their abstract, outlining the scope of their presentation, to one of the 27 different conference topics. These topics include, but are not limited to:

• Feedstock materials,
• Fatigue and fracture,
• Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior,
• Non-Destructive Evaluation,
• Defense,
• Aviation,
• Space,
• Construction,
• Industry 4.0,
• Modelling, simulations, and digital twins
• Robotics and Automation, and more.

Explore the comprehensive list of conference topics, along with recently updated guidelines and modifications to the Student Presentation and Poster Competition, on the ICAM 2024 website.

ICAM sets the stage to bring experts from around the world to exchange the latest developments in the field of advanced manufacturing with emphasis on the transition of research to application. For more information about ICAM 2024, important deadlines, and abstract submission, please visit https://amcoe.org/event/icam2024/.  

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Built on the joint ISO/ASTM standard for qualifying machine operators of laser metal PBF machines and equipment (ISO/ASTM 52942:2020), the certification provides a demonstration of an operator’s skill, competency, and compliance with the globally recognized standard. The operator certification is part of a larger certification initiative to assure consistency and reproducibility, and to meet specific product quality requirements, especially in regulated industries.

The ASTM certification consists of both theoretical and practical assessments to evaluate the knowledge of the PBF-LB operator. The program ensures competencies in the following:

• Additive Manufacturing Procedure Specification (APS);
• Standard operating procedures;
• Machine management and build process monitoring;
• Operator Maintenance of systems; and
• Powder material family specializations.

Assessments specific to machine models are required for certifying operators of a particular metal platform according to the standard. Three leading metal AM technology providers, 3D Systems, EOS, and Nikon SLM Solutions are now part of this program. These organizations worked closely with ASTM to create the operator assessments for their metal AM systems.

3D Systems, will introduce the program for its widely adopted DMP Flex 350 production printer and will expand to other production AM systems in the future.

EOS added EOS M 400 and EOS M 400-4 to the portfolio, along with EOS M 290 which was the first machine model introduced to this certification program.

Nikon SLM Solutions will introduce the certification program to its industrial production range AM machines, SLM 280, SLM 500, and SLM NXG XII 600.

“Structured certification programs are fundamental to the integration and acceptance of AM technologies within the industry,” states Dr. Mohsen Seifi, ASTM International’s vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs. “This is a significant stride in addressing the industry’s need for certified personnel and promoting a uniform standard of excellence. We anticipate further expansion to other platforms and continuous collaboration with essential industry players to ensure the AM technology is utilized reliably and proficiently.”

To learn more or to register for the certification program, visit the AM CoE website.

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The project call, known as “Improvements in Manufacturing Productivity via Additive Capabilities and Techno-Economic Analysis (IMPACT)” is directed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and America Makes. The call is funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD(R&E)) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Wohlers Associates and ASTM International on their efforts exploring techno-economic analysis of metal powder bed AM to address future needs of the USAF and the nation,” says Brandon Ribic, technology director at America Makes. “America Makes and the domestic supply chain has expelled considerable effort to gain a deeper understanding of this opportunity space and see this project as providing the appropriate knowledge to begin addressing these needs with confidence.”

Wohlers Associates has been awarded the Topic 9 of IMPACT, focused on metal powder bed AM technologies. The goal is to develop an in-depth techno-economic analysis that will serve as a vital resource for the USAF, aiding in the formulation of targeted investment strategies. These strategies aim to enhance efficiency, and bolster confidence in the Metal AM PBF processes.

This analysis will provide strategic insights, enabling AFRL and its ecosystem to identify key areas for short- and long-term investments to increase adoption. “These efforts will not only improve the business case and reduce part costs, but also explore new technological avenues for evaluation and utilization, leading to significant cost savings and efficiency gains,” notes Dr. Mohsen Seifi, ASTM International vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs.

“The award is a testament to our dedication to enhancing the techno-economic understanding of metal powder bed AM,” says Seifi. “Through this project, we are setting the stage for transformative advancements in manufacturing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and technological excellence. This project is more than an analysis, it’s also a roadmap for future innovation, ensuring an ongoing effort to promote the advancement of the additive manufacturing industry’s’ potential.” Members can learn more about the project call in its entirety here.

In addition, ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) published its fifth annual report today, highlighting the organization’s growing research to standards portfolio, industry partnerships, acquisitions, workforce development programs, team expansion and more.

About the AM CoE

The AM CoE is a collaborative partnership representing industry, government, and academia to conduct strategic R&D to advance AM standardization. The center also aims to accelerate development and adoption of AM by developing training and certification programs, and providing market intelligence, business strategy, and advisory services through Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International.

About ASTM International

Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better.

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Dr. Mohsen Seifi, ASTM International vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs notes that delving deep into the potential of eight groundbreaking technologies, the roadmap envisions a construction sector revolutionized by these game-changers. These technologies – additive manufacturing, robotics and automation, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), simulation, augmented reality, and cybersecurity – hold promises of heightened productivity, unparalleled safety, and sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s urban landscapes.

“While Industry 4.0 technologies have already reshaped the manufacturing landscape, the time is ripe for the construction sector to realize its digital destiny. This roadmap is the beacon, guiding the community towards collaborative activities that prioritize innovation and elevate our global competitiveness.,” says Seifi.

Specifically, the roadmap identifies priority challenges and sets out action plans in the areas of standards and codes; data and integration; technological advancement; economics and business models; and education, workforce development, and awareness. Suggested activities range from developing data standards to creating demonstration centers for new construction techniques, among more than 35 others.

The roadmap is based on input from the 3^rd ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) Specialty Workshop: Digitalization of the Construction Industry, held in January 2023, as well as a community survey and interviews with experts representing diverse perspectives across the construction community.

According to Seifi, the roadmap is rooted in the collective intelligence of industry pioneers, tech innovators, and specialists, and serves as both a guide and a challenge to all stakeholders in the construction ecosystem. It is a testament to ASTM’s unwavering commitment to shaping the future of digital construction.

For more information on the roadmap, or work of the AM CoE, visit www.amcoe.org.

About ASTM International

Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better.

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AM CoE Contact: Ethan Myers, tel +1.610.832.9835; emyers@astm.org

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Hosted by the Institute for Aerospace Industry (IIACI) in Incheon, South Korea, the workshop was held in conjunction with ASTM F42/ISO TC261 joint meetings and brought together the world’s leading industry leaders and experts. The MoU was signed by Dr. Mohsen Seifi, ASTM International vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs, and Chungwon Park, 3DFIA president.

The scope of this MoU covers various areas of collaboration, including conducting training courses, performing research projects in support of standardization, and advisory services on the areas of qualification and certification. This collaboration aims to strengthen and foster international collaboration between ASTM and the AM industry in South Korea.

“This MoU is timely as AM corporation on standards, certification, and training was one of the 4 key sections discussed during the United States – Korea Supply Chain and Commercial Dialogue Ministerial Joint Statement SCCD in April 2023,” says Seifi. “This MoU reinforces global technical collaboration to advance the knowledge and international competitiveness of the advanced manufacturing industry as we explore together the mutually beneficial business opportunities across global markets.”

“3DFIA is thrilled to formalize our relationship with ASTM International through this MoU,” notes Park. “Building on our earlier successes, including the 2-day Design for AM Certificate Course, we are eager to continue collaborating with the ASTM AM CoE across various areas including training, R&D, certification, and advisory services.”

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Andrew Gately, senior commercial officer in the US Embassy in Seoul, who also presented at the US/Korea Standardization Dialogue event last month, and Park Kiho, deputy director from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

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Funded in a recent project call by the ARM Institute, the main goals of this workshop are to ascertain the current state of the art of the industry and help guide future technology road mapping sessions and investment strategies.

“Our selections in this latest project call address diverse areas of need in manufacturing – from identifying and road-mapping needed robotics developments to directly creating solutions for the problems that manufacturers are facing today,” stated Chuck Brandt, chief technology officer of the ARM Institute. “These projects epitomize the strength of ARM Institute members and the impact of collaboration between different stakeholders in manufacturing.”

The ARM Institute is a manufacturing innovation institute (MII) funded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and is part of the Manufacturing USA network. The consortium uses its ecosystem to make automation more accessible to U.S. manufacturers of all sizes, train and empower the workforce, and strengthen resilience and global competitiveness.

“By bringing manufacturing, automation, and robotics experts together, we can quickly understand the current processes in manufacturing these specialized components, and road map the vision we want to see built out in the future,” said Aaron Prather, director of ASTM’s robotics and autonomous systems programs and principal investigator for this award. “ASTM International is grateful for this award and the opportunity to develop this effort as we know the significant impact it will have within the robotics sector.”

Prather noted that priority would be given to participants from companies involved in manufacturing for space and hypersonic components. However, the team aims to invite public and private sector robotics experts to guide portions of the road map discussions. Those that feel that they have meaningful insight into this type of manufacturing, or the robotics and automation needed, are encouraged to apply.

The ASTM team will take information gathered from the workshop, private interviews, and synthesize input from the community via its market research strategy to ultimately produce a final report that will be available for dissemination.

To apply for participation in the workshop and learn more, please visit: https://amcoe.org/event/4thspecialtyworkshop/

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“The report embodies a comprehensive landscape assessment, detailed workshop analyses, targeted expert interviews, and crucial reviews by specialists, all meticulously orchestrated to create an insightful, high-value resource that the industry can tap into,” says Dr. Mohsen Seifi, ASTM International vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs. “The strategic insights will also guide ASTM International and its members to bridge gaps in existing standards, and pioneer new standardization in the field.”

The report aims to shed light on the current gaps and challenges within the field of in-situ technology. By providing an in-depth analysis of the initial landscape and the outcomes of the two-day workshop, the report identifies potential solutions and offers actionable plans for key topical areas in in-situ technology.

“NASA was pleased to support this important effort,” notes Doug Wells, deputy technical fellow with NASA. “The insights from the workshop and the detailed analysis of the AM CoE captured in this report are significant. The report is influential in guiding the Agency in the development of methodologies and policies for the implementation of in situ monitoring technologies into the qualification and certification framework of additively manufactured hardware. We look forward to continuing engagement with this community to bring to fruition all the promise of in situ monitoring to revolutionize the use and acceptance of additive manufacturing in critical applications.”

Members can download this new resource at https://amcoe.org/research-development/publications/.

“The strategic guide that the team has compiled will serve as a beneficial resource for members of the AM community for years to come,” notes Dr. Brandon Ribic, technology director with America Makes. “The data and findings are a great example of collaboration to promote common understanding. They deliver an approach that advances our ability to leverage monitoring methods and digital data and analytics for AM qualification and certification.”

ASTM International welcomes feedback, suggestions, and information about ongoing initiatives that address the call to action outlined in the report. Future participation is welcome related to these topics, as member involvement will play a crucial role in furthering the advancements of in-situ technology in additive manufacturing.

“The release of this strategic report and guide represents a significant milestone towards the industries maturation,” said Seifi.  “It consolidates the collective knowledge and expertise of industry leaders, paving the way for innovation and progress in additive manufacturing industrialization while suggesting tangible solutions to the industry’s core challenges.”

For more information about the Strategic Guide: Additive Manufacturing In-Situ Technology Readiness report and other research conducted by ASTM International, please visit https://amcoe.org/research-development/.

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So far, four major additive manufacturers, Sintavia from FL, USA, Morf3D from CA, USA, MIMO TECHNIK from CA, USA, and ST Engineering Land Systems from Singapore, have been certified against this program, showcasing their commitment to industry quality

The AMQ certification program is built based on two joint ISO/ASTM standards: ISO/ASTM 52901-2017 “Additive Manufacturing – General Principles – Requirements for Purchased AM Parts” and ISO/ASTM 52904-2019 “Additive Manufacturing – Process Characteristics and Performance – Practice for Metal Powder Bed Fusion Process to Meet Critical Applications.” These standards serve as the foundation for the certification program, which has been developed in collaboration with input from various additive manufacturers, end-users, and ASTM members/partners.

The AMQ certification program ensures that manufacturers adhere to requirements for purchased AM parts, implement an AM-specific quality management system, and maintain operation and production control of the metal powder bed fusion (PBF) process. The program is designed with a modular approach, allowing organizations to choose individual certifications or bundle them based on their specific needs to establish a facility that meets the requirements for quality part production.

In addition to the AMQ Certification, ASTM International currently offers two other certification programs for AM: AM Personnel Certification and Facility Safety Certification. The AM Personnel Certification certifies AM operators to be qualified for producing parts using metal laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) processes on specific metal AM platforms, ensuring competent machine operations. The Facility Safety Certification evaluates an AM facility for safe and compliant operations per published codes and standards.

“We are excited to announce the launch of the Additive Manufacturing Quality (AMQ) Certification program, which highlights the commitment of additive manufacturers to producing parts with consistent quality,” said Dr. Mohsen Seifi, ASTM International vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs. “This certification, along with our other AM certifications, provides the industry with a reliable means to demonstrate their dedication to excellence and compliance with established standards. We are proud to support the growth of AM through our comprehensive certification programs.”

For more information about the AMQ Certification program and other AM certifications offered by ASTM International, please visit https://amcoe.org/products-and-services/amq-certification-program/

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The new members joining the 21 founding members announced last year include:

• ASTRO Mechanical Testing Laboratory
• DSH Technologies
• Dyndrite Corporation
• Elnik Systems
• Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group (MTDG)
• Plastometrex
• Sandvik Additive Manufacturing
• SLM Solutions Group AG
• Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM)

Members now also participate in multiple active workstreams. Two of these are “Process” workstreams, one focused on laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) and the other focused on binder jetting (BJT). These workstreams focus on defining and executing projects to generate high-pedigree AM materials data of interest.

CMDS has also recently launched its “Data” workstream, which supports the Process workstreams by bringing a core team of experts together to create solutions that maximize efficiency of the data workflows, from acquisition to management to analytics and learning. This work will lead to data standards needed to realize the full value of the digital thread throughout the AM value stream.

As the CMDS program continues to grow, member recruitment is now branching out from the initial focus on aerospace and defense to add members from energy, oil and gas, transportation and medical industries. Each year, under the direction of the members and in coordination with key agencies, the CMDS will select materials and application specific properties (e.g., static, cyclic, thermal) of interest, conducting various projects that ultimately support the development of standards.

While members retain exclusive use of the full datasets to support their business, the knowledge gained will maximize AM adoption, inform new AM standards and specifications, and drive consistency through data across the industry.

As part of the growth and expansion of the consortium, Rick Huff, who currently serves as Additive Manufacturing Business Development Manager, will be promoted to director of industry consortium and partnerships.

To learn more or to join the membership visit https://amcoe.org/cmds and view the YouTube video here.

Media Inquiries: Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org
ASTM CMDS Contact: Richard Huff, tel +1.202.948.4919; rhuff@astm.org      

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The workshop will include discussions and brainstorming sessions focused on the current state and desired future state for the construction industry, R&D needs, timelines and action items, and challenges and opportunities associated with the digitalization of the construction industry. Participants from industry, government, and research organizations will be involved in the workshop along with representation from several ASTM technical committees.

“Digital construction is expected to have a major impact on manufacturing innovation and competitiveness,” notes Mohsen Seifi, Ph.D., ASTM International’s vice president of global manufacturing programs. “This workshop and related roadmap will play a crucial role in the adoption and implementation of digital construction moving forward.”

The workshop discussions will contribute to the development of a roadmap for digitalizing the construction sector to improve U.S. manufacturing innovation and competitiveness. Benefits will include increasing productivity and safety; reducing carbon footprint, material waste, and the reliance on labor; creating a green and sustainable construction industry; and enabling construction on Earth and beyond.

The roadmap will focus on the following major technologies and application spaces:

• Advanced Technologies: Additive manufacturing, robotics and automation, big data, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, simulation, augmented reality, and cybersecurity
• Key Applications: Sustainable buildings, smart infrastructures, mass housing, disaster response, pandemic preparedness, and construction in space.

Workshop attendance will be limited. To ensure a range of perspectives are included in the roadmap, interested stakeholders are invited to participate in a brief survey.

For more information on the workshop, including an agenda, visit https://amcoe.org/event/constructionworkshop/2023-01-25/.

About the AM CoE
The AM CoE is a collaborative partnership representing industry, government, and academia to conduct strategic R&D to advance AM standardization. The center also aims to accelerate development and adoption of AM by developing training and certification programs, and providing market intelligence, business strategy, and advisory services through Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International.

About ASTM International Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovative services to improve lives… Helping our world work better.

AM COE Media Contact: Tessa Sulkes, tel +1.610.832.9677; tsulkes@astm.org

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