ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence

What ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence does

ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) is a nonprofit division of ASTM International that operates a collaborative platform linking additive manufacturing (AM) research, standards development, certification, and workforce training. Established in July 2018 alongside the ASTM Technical Committee F42 (launched 2009 with 1,000+ experts), the AM CoE was built to bridge R&D and consensus-based standards, with the F42 portfolio now comprising 40+ published AM standards and 70+ under development across aviation, spaceflight, medical/biological, transportation, maritime, electronics, construction, oil/gas, and consumer subcommittees. The partner roster spans Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, NASA, NIST, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Honeywell, GE Aerospace, GKN Aerospace, Stryker, Siemens Energy, and the UK Ministry of Defence.

The product portfolio centers on five ASTM AM Quality Certifications (AMC-QS, AMC-QF, AMC-QP, AMC-FS, AMC-MO) built on ISO/ASTM 52901, 52904, 52920, 52931, 52942, and 52926-2 standards, certificate courses priced $349-$2,995 (ASTM Professional Certificate Course in AM, Design for AM at Colorado School of Mines, Quality Assurance for AM in Japan), a 25+ webinar library, self-paced e-learning courses, Snapshot and Specialty Workshops, the annual ICAM conference, and strategic guidance publications. R&D work is anchored by the Consortium for Materials Data and Standardization (CMDS), which claims a minimum 10:1 ROI on shared materials data generation, and the £38M Airbus-led DECSAM programme (2024-2028) covering four innovation pillars: performance, productivity, scalability, and application. The 2021 acquisition of Wohlers Associates (founded 1986) gives the AM CoE a market intelligence franchise built around the Wohlers Report and a next-generation intelligence platform launched Q1 2026.

Revenue is generated through certification audit fees (3-year cycles for QS/QF, 2-year for MO), course and event registration, consortium membership, subscription webinars, and publication sales, with operations supported by partnership contributions, government grants from bodies such as the US/UK MOD, NASA, NIST, and Innovate UK, and industry funding rather than venture capital. Geographic reach spans the Americas (Washington DC headquarters at 1120 20th St NW Suite 390, Conshohocken PA, Auburn AL via the NCAME founding partnership with Auburn University), Europe (ASTM International UK launched November 2025, Manchester via the MTC founding partnership), and Asia-Pacific (Singapore hub coordinating R&D through NAMIC, Japan activities under JIAM Gold Membership and MoUs with Nikon and J3DPA). Headcount of 251-500 is distributed globally across engineering operations, training/certification, industry consortium/partnerships, business development, market intelligence, regional programs, and the newer robotics/autonomous systems function.

Name

ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Legal name

ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Website

https://amcoe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence bridges additive manufacturing R&D with standardization through five AMC certifications, workforce certificate programs, the CMDS materials data consortium, and Wohlers Associates market intelligence, serving aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and industrial manufacturers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Additive Manufacturing Standards and Certification

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards Development & Compliance (ASTM/ISO, Qualification Protocols) (IMAAAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certification & Credentialing (Operators, Engineers, Inspectors) (IMAAAJAD), Quality Assurance & Inspection Training (NDT/Metrology for AM) (IMAAAJAI), Machine/Process Qualification & Validation Training (IMAAAJAH), Professional Training & Workforce Upskilling (AM) (IMAAAJAC), Consulting, Advisory & Technology Transfer (AM Adoption) (IMAAAJAK), Conferences, Workshops & Industry Events (AM Knowledge Sharing) (IMAAAJAL), Aerospace & Defense (Production AM Parts) (IMAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing standards
• AM quality certification
• Workforce training programs
• Materials data consortium
• Research and development

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Certificate Courses: Revenue from professional certificate programs including the ASTM Professional Certificate Course in AM ($1,699-$1,799), Design for AM courses ($2,495-$2,995), and Quality Assurance for AM courses ($349-$399). Courses offered globally including virtual and in-person formats.
2. AM Certification Services: Certification fees for organizations seeking AMC-QS, AMC-QF, AMC-QP, AMC-FS, and AMC-MO certifications. Certification demonstrates compliance with ISO/ASTM standards for AM quality systems, facilities, processes, and personnel.
3. Consortium Membership (CMDS): Collaborative funding model enabling companies to join CMDS consortium, contributing to shared R&D and materials data standardization efforts with minimum 10:1 ROI for materials data generation.
4. Publications and Market Intelligence: Revenue from Wohlers Reports, strategic guidance documents, and market intelligence platforms. Wohlers Associates provides advisory services, custom data analysis, and consulting.
5. Webinars and E-Learning: On-demand webinar programs and e-learning courses covering AM topics including design, fabrication, post-processing, testing, and qualification. Individual access and program subscriptions available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) operates a portfolio of standards-based certification programs (AMC-QS, AMC-QF, AMC-QP, AMC-FS, AMC-MO), professional certificate and e-learning courses, and collaborative R&D consortium services for the additive manufacturing industry. The organization sells access to the Wohlers Associates market intelligence platform and reports, runs the COMPASS standards platform, and hosts the ICAM annual conference. It generates revenue through certification audits, course fees, consortium membership dues, publication subscriptions, and strategic partnership programs.

Product overview

ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) operates as a comprehensive platform offering standards development, certification, education, workforce development, market intelligence, and R&D collaboration services. The portfolio centers on the ASTM AM Quality Certifications (AMC-QS, AMC-QF, AMC-QP, AMC-FS, AMC-MO) for evaluating AM quality systems, processes, and personnel competency, supplemented by Personnel Certificate Programs and E-Learning Courses for workforce training. The organization provides access to technical resources through COMPASS and market intelligence via Wohlers Associates. Research collaboration occurs through the Consortium for Materials Data and Standardization (CMDS) and DECSAM programme, while knowledge dissemination happens via Snapshot/Specialty Workshops, Webinars, ICAM conferences, and Strategic Guidance Publications. The organization connects industry, government, and academia to accelerate AM standardization and adoption.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASTM AM Quality Certifications (AMC) Unified, standards-based framework to evaluate and strengthen additive manufacturing quality systems, processes, personnel competency, and facility safety. Includes Quality System Certification (AMC-QS), Facility Certification (AMC-QF), Process Certification (AMC-QP), Facility Safety Certification (AMC-FS), and Machine Operator Certification (AMC-MO) based on ISO/ASTM standards.
• Personnel Certificate Programs Program designed to meet demand for skilled AM workforce through world-class training including ASTM Professional Certificate Course in AM, AM Essentials for Professionals, and role-based certificates (AM Safety, AM Quality Assurance, Design for AM, AM Facility Establishment, AM Cyber Security, Inspection and QA).
• Consortium for Materials Data and Standardization (CMDS) Enables companies across the AM ecosystem to collaborate on standardizing requirements and best practices for materials data generation, creating, curating, and managing data needed to accelerate industrialization and full adoption of AM technologies.
• DECSAM Programme UK £38 million Digitally Enabled Competitive & Sustainable Additive Manufacturing programme (June 2024-June 2028) led by Airbus to scale metal L-PBF AM for next-generation aircraft. Focuses on performance, productivity, scalability, and application demonstration with 11 partner organisations.
• Wohlers Associates Market Intelligence Acquired consulting firm providing market intelligence platform with custom data analysis and advisory services. Includes Wohlers Reports covering global AM market trends, applications, and forecasts.
• COMPASS Standards Platform Comprehensive library combining 12,000+ standards with 15,000+ books and 47,000+ articles and papers. Provides tools to add notes, attachments, and personal standards for smarter, faster work.
• ICAM (International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing) ASTM International's annual flagship event related to standardization, qualification, and certification with emphasis on industry-specific requirements addressing entire AM process chain. 2026 event scheduled in Orlando, FL.
• Snapshot and Specialty Workshops Snapshot workshops provide general understanding of entire AM value chain twice yearly in conjunction with ASTM F42 committee meetings. Specialty workshops offer deeper understanding on specific technology or industry topics with strategic guidance development outcomes.
• Webinar Programs Digital library of over 25 on-demand webinars covering AM topics including Additive Manufacturing Data Management, Design, Process, Metals, Laser Powder Bed Fusion, and Testing. Curated programs available alongside individual access.
• E-Learning Courses Flexible self-paced courses including Principles of Additive Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing Safety Certificate, Fundamentals of Metal Powder Bed Fusion, and Fundamentals of Directed Energy Deposition.
• Strategic Guidance Publications Roadmaps and strategic guidance documents including Strategic Guide to Certification of Additively Manufactured Parts in Defence Applications, AI and Path Toward Autonomous Manufacturing, DED Accelerating Industrial Readiness, Advanced Technologies for Digital Construction Roadmap, and In-Situ Monitoring Technology Readiness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces AM time-to-market by bridging R&D with standards development
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, founding and strategic.

• America Makes, National Center for Defense Manufacturing and MachiningcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026$1.1M funding initiative to align 3D printing standards between US and UK militaries. ASTM International working with Lockheed Martin and Eaton Corporation to enable allied forces to safely share printed parts and manufacturing files.
• Airbus (DECSAM Lead), Renishaw, GKN Aerospace, Authentise, MTC, University of Sheffield, Additive Manufacturing Solutions, APEX Additive, Domin, ToffeeXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025£38M DECSAM programme (November 2025 - June 2028) led by Airbus to scale sustainable aerospace AM. ASTM International UK plays leading role in amplifying outcomes and ensuring findings reach global manufacturing community. Four innovation pillars: Performance, Productivity, Scalability, Application.
• ASTRO America, Florida State University InSPIREcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Collaborators on Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge, an inaugural tech challenge focused on sensors and monitoring for metal AM. Five finalist companies conducted live demonstrations with winners meeting Stifel's investment team.
• Boeing, GE Aerospace, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, MTU Aero Engines, Safran, ST EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 202525+ major OEMs partnered to launch AM certification program in June 2025, addressing fragmented and overlapping requirements that burden suppliers. Initiative aims to accelerate supplier qualification and create industry-wide trust.
• Auburn University (NCAME)foundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Founding partner performing AM R&D and developing education/training resources. Located in Alabama with comprehensive AM capabilities including EOS M290 machines, Renishaw AM250, TRUMPF TruPrint 3000, Optomec LENS 750, and full characterization testing facilities for powder, mechanical properties, and microstructure analysis.
• America MakesfoundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Founding partner bringing together AM industry leaders via consortia to identify challenges, advance groundbreaking standards, and drive innovation. Focuses on processes, materials, machines, powder production, metal AM, process monitoring, NDT/NDE, computational modeling, and qualification/certification.
• MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre) - UKfoundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Founding partner based in UK filling industry gaps in AM standardization and bridging academia-industry. Capabilities include benchmarking design packages, powder management, process simulation, melt process, comprehensive AM equipment (metals, polymers, ceramics), post-processing (HIP, automated finishing), and part inspection.
• NISTfoundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Founding partner providing expertise in conducting R&D for aerospace and aviation standards. Supports process qualification and AM standards development for regulated industries.
• NAMIC (National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Cluster) - SingaporestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Strategic partner coordinating R&D and related activities for Asia-Pacific region. Focuses on FDM, SLS, SLA, EBM, SLM, and binder jetting technologies.
• WSU-NIAR (Wichita State University - National Institute for Aviation Research)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Strategic partner leading efforts to qualify AM materials and strengthen relationships with aerospace regulators. Capabilities include non-metallic AM testing, big area AM, fatigue testing, and qualification of AM materials.
• Constellium, Markforged, NSL Analytical, GE Additive, Raytheon Technologies, ORNL, Sigma Labs, AddUp, Morf3D, HexagoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMDS (Consortium for Materials Data and Standardization) members collaborating on materials data generation and best practices. Shared funding model delivers minimum 10:1 ROI for materials data. Focus on Process-Structure-Property relationships and data equivalency standards.
• ASTM F42 CommitteecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical committee developing AM standards with 1000+ global experts. Over 40 standards published, 70+ under development. Subcommittees cover aviation, spaceflight, medical, transportation, maritime, electronics, construction, oil/gas, and consumer applications.
• University of Michigan, Penn State, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, University of TennesseecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborators on QUICC methodology development enabling nuclear reactor component testing using ion beams instead of test reactors. Method produces equivalent radiation damage 1000x faster at 1/1000th cost, advancing through ASTM approval for industry adoption.
• ASNT, AWScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting inaugural NDT Week 2026 (January 18-23) at AWS headquarters in Miami, bringing together 150+ industry leaders to integrate AI into established nondestructive testing standards.
• AMPP, ASME, CGA, CSA Group, ICCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors of ANSI Hydrogen Standards Coordination Initiative workshop (June 22-23, Washington DC) advancing safety and technical standards across hydrogen value chain.
• NATO, Intracom Defense SA (IDE), Defence Standardization Advice PC (DEFSTAND)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded NATO AIS Fund project to advance USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) standardization, supporting NATO's maritime capability development. ASTM leveraging advanced manufacturing expertise to review standards, identify gaps, and provide recommendations.
• MassRobotics, NIST, Urban Robotics FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborators on report addressing deployment of robots in public spaces, highlighting safety, accountability, public trust, and regulation challenges.
• Enki Marine Ltd, DEEP Manufacturing Ltd, Stone Marine Propulsion, TWI, Authentise, Newcastle UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD.E.E.P project consortium successfully 3D printing marine propeller blade section using WAAM in Nickel Aluminium Bronze. Project backed by Innovate UK funding with ASTM contributing to standards for digital monitoring and qualification.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV:
• UL Standards & Engagement: UL is a major global standards and certification body whose UL 3400 standard is referenced within ASTM's AMC-FS certification. UL competes with ASTM in AM facility safety certification while operating a much broader portfolio across electrical, fire, and sustainability standards.
• TÜV SÜD: TÜV SÜD is a major global certification body that has launched additive manufacturing certification and qualification services. It competes with AM CoE's AMC framework for AM facility and process certification, particularly in European and Asian markets where TÜV has strong brand recognition.

Direct peers

• America Makes: America Makes is the US national additive manufacturing innovation institute, operating as a public-private consortium with similar mission to advance AM standardization, workforce development, and R&D. It is also a founding partner of AM CoE, but operates a parallel consortium model with overlapping membership (e.g., Lockheed Martin, Raytheon) and competing government funding.
• SAE International: SAE International develops aerospace material specifications (AMS-AM committee) for additive manufacturing that compete directly with ASTM F42 standards. SAE's deep entrenchment in aerospace primes (Boeing, Lockheed Martin) and its long-standing position in aerospace qualification make it the most direct competitor for AM aerospace standards adoption.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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