May 20, 2026 · The project call aims to accelerate integration of nontraditional suppliers and scale defense industrial base capabilities by training and supporting manufacturers.
May 7, 2026 · The conversations and presentations allow for information sharing and acknowledgment of AM advancements of AM to increase adoption of AM in the U.S. industrial base.
May 1, 2026 · The first project call, Maturation Initiative for Additive Metals Interchangeability (MIAMI), is worth $12.4M and is funded through the Office of the Under Secretary of War, Acquisition and Sustainment, Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program.
March 11, 2026 · The project call, Corrosion of Additive—Tested At Component Scale (CATACS),will demonstrate and validate a framework for evaluating corrosion testing needs
March 5, 2026 · Both projects are funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech).
February 11, 2026 · The America Makes team will also be available at Booth #713 during AMUG.
February 3, 2026 · UD Research Institute will develop a set of roadmaps and reports to inform future DoD and industry investment needed to mature and scale CFAM technologies.
January 29, 2026 · Proposers for the project calls are advised to reference the RFP for full details and guidelines.
January 22, 2026 · TRX will be held April 14–16 alongside RAPID + TCT.
January 6, 2026 · The project call, Allied Additive Manufacturing Interoperability (AAMI) Program, aims to establish additive manufacturing (AM) equivalency and interoperability between the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and United Kingdom (UK) Ministry of Defense (MoD) supply chains.
October 14, 2025 · The program combines academic, industry, government, and nonprofit partners to spur high-tech development in regions such as Youngstown.
October 10, 2025 · The annual technical review will be limited to those holding valid DD2345 forms.
September 2, 2025 · AM holds significance for the Defense Industrial Base, as it enables on-demand production of parts.
August 27, 2025 · America Makes Announces Affordable and Agile Composite AM Structures (AACAMS) Project Call Worth $450K in Funding
August 22, 2025 · This strategic partnership supports national priorities such as supply chain resilience, organizations report.
August 6, 2025 · These champions show progress achieved in AM technology, industrial base expansion, and workforce development, according to America Makes.
August 5, 2025 · The project call, Joint Additive Qualification for Sustainment – Supplier Qualification (JAQS-SQ) – Group 1, is intended to boost integration of non-traditional suppliers and scale Defense Industrial Base capabilities.
July 10, 2025 · At MMX, organizers promise strategic conversations and visionary thinking focused on accelerating AM innovation, strengthening defense readiness.
May 27, 2025 · AM repairs for sustainment methods will include technologies such as directed energy deposition (DED) and cold spray.
May 22, 2025 · Program funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech) to advance AM adoption for defense and aerospace applications.