When America Makes, America Works ®
America Makes is the nation’s leading public-private partnership for additive manufacturing technology and education. Our members from industry, academia, government, and workforce and economic development organizations work together to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing and the nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness.
Founded in 2012 as the Department of Defense’s National Manufacturing Innovation Institute for AM and the first of the Manufacturing USA network, America Makes is based in Youngstown, Ohio, and managed by the not-for-profit National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM).
What is additive manufacturing?
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a process of creating three-dimensional objects by building them one layer at a time. It starts with a digital design that is sliced into thin layers, and then a 3D printer builds the object by depositing or solidifying material. This allows for the creation of complex and intricate shapes that may be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods. This technology is revolutionizing various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and more. The AM industry is constantly evolving — pushing the boundaries of innovation and what is possible!
