What Sampe Nj Chapter does

Sampe Nj Chapter (NJ SAMPE) is a volunteer nonprofit regional chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE), chartered in April 1977 following organizational meetings dating to 1967. The chapter serves composite and additive manufacturing professionals across the greater NJ/NY/CT/PA region, with a membership base of approximately 90 including 10 SAMPE Fellows and 13 Senior Honorary Members. In 2018, NJ SAMPE was designated as SAMPE's first Center of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing, positioning the chapter as a regional hub for bridging academic AM research with industrial implementation.

NJ SAMPE's core offerings include a tiered membership program ($122 annual professional, $9 monthly, $20 student), monthly chapter meetings held on the first Thursday of each month at rotating corporate and university venues, and an annual Regional Additive Manufacturing Symposium (held in 2019, 2020 virtual, 2023, and 2024, with the 2026 edition planned at NJIT). The chapter co-organizes the symposium with academic partners including Rutgers School of Engineering, Rowan University, the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Institute, and NJIT's Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. Additional programs include the SAMPE Student Bridge Building Contest (originated by NJ SAMPE in 1991 and expanded internationally in 1998), a STEM scholarship program awarding up to $2,000, and sponsored student chapters at NYU Tandon School of Engineering (2014), Rowan University (2022), and Rutgers University (2023).

The chapter is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (2025–2026) chaired by Benjamin M. Rasmussen, with officers drawn from member companies including Aurorium, Evonik Corporation, TotalEnergies/Cray Valley, AGC Chemicals Americas, and Bally Ribbon Mills. Revenue is generated through membership dues, tiered symposium registration ($25 student to $500 exhibitor table), and an annual corporate sponsorship program supporting 11+ companies in 2026–2027. The chapter has been recognized with the International SAMPE Best Chapter Award for 12 consecutive years (1990–2001) and the SAMPE Chapter of the Year in 2024.

Name

Sampe Nj Chapter

Legal name

New Jersey Chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering

Website

https://njsampe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sampe Nj Chapter is a volunteer nonprofit regional chapter of SAMPE, chartered in 1977, that serves approximately 90 materials and additive manufacturing professionals across the NJ/NY/CT/PA region through monthly meetings, an annual AM symposium, student chapters, and STEM outreach.

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Bridgewater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2B

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Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual professional membership at $122, monthly membership at $9, and student membership at $20. Revenue from member subscriptions supporting chapter activities and programs.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from the annual Regional Additive Manufacturing Symposium with tiered pricing: SAMPE Non-Member $200, SAMPE Member $150, Student $25, Symposium Sponsor $300, Exhibitor Table $500 (includes 1 attendee registration).

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Core offering

NJ SAMPE is a volunteer, nonprofit professional membership organization that serves composite materials and additive manufacturing practitioners in the NJ/NY/CT/PA region. It delivers its core offering through paid memberships (annual, monthly, and student tiers), monthly networking meetings with industry speakers, an annual Regional Additive Manufacturing Symposium, a Student Bridge Building Contest, scholarships for STEM students, and sponsored student chapters at partner universities.

Product overview

NJSAMPE (New Jersey Chapter of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering) is a volunteer organization for composite professionals that serves the greater NJ/NY/CT/PA area. Founded in 1977, the organization offers a unified portfolio of programs including membership access to monthly meetings and networking events, the Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence designated in 2018, the Annual Regional Additive Manufacturing Symposium, the Student Bridge Building Contest (running since 1991), a Scholarship Program for STEM students, Student Chapters at regional universities, and an online shop. The organization has 90+ members including 10 SAMPE Fellows and has been recognized with multiple Chapter of the Year awards.

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• NJ SAMPE Membership Annual professional membership ($122/year), monthly membership ($9/month), and student membership ($20/year) providing access to monthly chapter meetings, newsletters, networking events, and STEM program participation for materials and composites professionals in the NJ/NY/CT/PA region.
• Annual Regional Additive Manufacturing Symposium Annual one-day symposium (held June 24, 2026 at NJIT Newark College of Engineering) highlighting advancements in additive manufacturing technology and related research initiatives, featuring keynote presentations, poster sessions, exhibitor tables, and networking opportunities.
• SAMPE Student Bridge Building Contest Annual high school and college-level competition using composite materials, started in 1991 by NJ SAMPE and expanded to international scope in 1998. Administered by the SAMPE Bridge Committee with regional and international participation.
• NJ SAMPE Scholarship Program Annual scholarship program supporting STEM students with awards up to $2,000 for full-time study at accredited universities or vocational schools, administered by the NJ SAMPE Board of Directors.
• Sponsored Student Chapters Sponsorship and operational support of student chapters at NYU Tandon School of Engineering (founded 2014), Rowan University (founded 2022), and Rutgers University (founded 2023), providing free admission to monthly meetings for students and engagement in bridge building contests.
• Monthly Chapter Meetings Monthly gatherings held on the first Thursday of each month at various local corporate and university venues across the NJ/NY/CT/PA region, featuring dinner, featured local speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities for composite professionals.
• Online Shop Online shop for merchandise and materials related to NJ SAMPE activities and programs.

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NJIT Newark College of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026NJIT Newark College of Engineering is the primary academic co-organizer of the annual Regional Additive Manufacturing Symposium. They provide the venue, facilities, and academic participation for the symposium, which highlights advancements in additive manufacturing technology and related research initiatives.
• Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering (NJIT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Otto H. York Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at NJIT co-organizes the annual AM Symposium, contributing academic expertise in materials science and engineering to advance research collaboration between academic and industrial organizations.
• AuroriumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Located at 1705 US-46, Ledgewood, NJ 07852. Contact: Melissa Jaime (Vice Chair/Student Liaison Co-Officer of NJ SAMPE).
• Bally Ribbon MillsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Located at 23 North 7th Street, Bally, PA 19503. Contact: Dr. Amir Islam (Voting Director/Membership Chair of NJ SAMPE).
• Broadview Technologies, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Located at 7-33 Amsterdam Street, Newark, NJ 07105. Specializes in technology solutions.
• Coast Line InternationalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Located at 200 Dixon Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701.
• EvonikminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Located at 2 Turner Place, Piscataway NJ. Contact: Joe Abrantes (Vice Chair/Student Liaison Co-Officer of NJ SAMPE).
• Fabric Development IncminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Located at 1217 West Mill Street, Quakertown, PA 18951.
• Gentex CorporationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Located at PO Box 315, Carbondale, PA 18407. Russell Caspe serves as Advanced Engineering Manager and has participated in panel discussions.
• Kaneka North America LLCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Contact: Brian Churchill. Served as Corporate sponsor for 2023 AM Symposium.
• Kenrich PetrochemicalsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Located at 140 East 22nd St., Bayonne, NJ 07002. Contact: Salvatore J. Monte.
• Novoset LLCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Located at 87 Main Street, Peapack, NJ 07977. Contact: Dr. Sajal Das.
• Schafran Associates LLCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Located at 15 Chestnut Street, Suffern, NY 10901. Contact: Borys Schafran.
• Siltech CorpminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of NJ SAMPE for 2026-2027. Located at 225 Wicksteed Road, Toronto, ON M4H 1G5. Contact: Gene Ward. Exhibitor at 2019 Inaugural AM Symposium.
• Rowan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Rowan University served as co-organizer of the 2024 Regional Additive Manufacturing Symposium in cooperation with the Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Institute. Hosted 48 attendees, 15 guest speakers, 11 student posters from 4 universities, and 6 exhibitors.
• Advanced Materials & Manufacturing InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Institute co-organized the 2023 and 2024 Regional Additive Manufacturing Symposia with NJ SAMPE, advancing research and industry collaboration in additive manufacturing.
• SAMPE InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023International SAMPE society provides the organizational framework and charter for NJ SAMPE as a regional chapter. SAMPE designated NJ SAMPE as the first Center of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing in 2018 and recognizes chapter awards.
• Rutgers UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023NJ SAMPE sponsors the SAMPE Student Chapter at Rutgers University, founded in 2023. Faculty Advisor: Xi Gu, Assistant Teaching Professor, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering.
• Rowan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022NJ SAMPE sponsors the SAMPE Student Chapter at Rowan University, founded in 2022. Faculty Advisor: Behrad Koohbor, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering. First entry in SAMPE Bridge Building Contest at SAMPE 2023 in Seattle.
• Rutgers School of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Rutgers School of Engineering was the co-organizer of the inaugural 2019 Regional Additive Manufacturing Symposium. The Dean of Rutgers University School of Engineering delivered the welcome address. Panelists from academic and industrial backgrounds discussed bridging the gap between AM research and wide-scale implementation.
• NYU Tandon School of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014NJ SAMPE sponsors the SAMPE Student Chapter at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, founded in 2014. Faculty Advisor: Rasti Levicky, Professor Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Student chapter participates in bridge building contests and academic activities.

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Broad incumbents

• ASM International: The largest US-based professional society for materials scientists and engineers, offering memberships, conferences, and continuing education that overlap directly with NJ SAMPE's materials and composites constituency and increasingly compete for additive manufacturing programming.
• ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers): Large engineering professional society with sections, conferences, and student programs covering manufacturing, materials, and design. Comparable in scale and membership/event model, and increasingly relevant as ASME expands into additive manufacturing programming.
• ASTM International: Global standards and standards-related technical organization covering materials, composites, and additive manufacturing. Comparable as an industry convening body for materials professionals, with a broader scope and stronger committee/standards activity than NJ SAMPE.
• SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers): Large US manufacturing professional society offering memberships, conferences, and certifications across manufacturing technologies including additive manufacturing. A broader incumbent whose AM programming increasingly overlaps with NJ SAMPE's specialty focus.
• SAMPE (Society for the Advancement of Material & Process Engineering): The international parent organization of NJ SAMPE. SAMPE is a global professional society for materials and process engineering with the same membership, conference, and publication model; it charters and recognizes NJ SAMPE and grants its Center of Excellence designation.

Direct peers

• American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA): Trade association serving the composites manufacturing industry with conferences, certification, and advocacy programs. Highly comparable to NJ SAMPE in serving composite professionals, and a direct alternative venue for sponsors and members in the same Northeast corridor.
• Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE): International professional society for plastics and polymer engineering with regional chapters and topical conferences. Comparable membership-and-events model targeting polymer/composite professionals, including in the Northeast, overlapping with NJ SAMPE's member base.
• Materials Research Society (MRS): International professional society for materials researchers with meetings, symposia, and student outreach. Comparable professional membership and conference model targeting materials scientists and engineers, including those working on composites and additive manufacturing.
• SAMPE Los Angeles Chapter: Another regional SAMPE chapter operating on the same membership-meetings-symposia model as NJ SAMPE. Most directly comparable peer as a sister chapter, sharing members, sponsor prospects, and the SAMPE award framework.
• Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG): User-driven community focused on professional additive manufacturing with an annual conference and exhibitor programming. Directly comparable to NJ SAMPE's AM Symposium and Center of Excellence mission, and competes for the same AM sponsor dollars and practitioner audiences.

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