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Data, Culture Snag Digital Transformation to MBSE
NIST, NASA, DOD dig deep to overcome legacy data and resistance to change in agencies.
MX3D Sells Metal Additive Machine to U.S. DoD
The new machine is expected to be installed in Q1 of 2024.
US DoD Deploys SPEE3D Printers to Ukraine
SPEE3D supplies 3D printers and training for Ukrainian soldiers and engineers to manufacture and repair military equipment in the field.
America Makes Announces Manufacturing Challenge Project Call
Concept paper and quad chart are due February 6, 2023.
2022 Class of America Makes Ambassadors Announced
The Ambassador Program, launched in 2017, honors those who have shown dedication to advancing America Makes and its mission.
Siemens Picked by Microsoft for Microelectronics Program
Siemens was selected to participate in the Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes Phase II initiative. RAMP is a program established by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Nexa3D and Obsidian Solutions Group Partner
The mission is to bring 3D printing to military and defense customers, according to the companies.
GE Gets Air Force Airworthiness OK for Metal 3D-printed Engine Part
This F110 component is the first engine component designed for and produced by metal additive manufacturing to be qualified by any US Department of Defense entity.
ExOne Building Portable 3D Printing Factory in Shipping Container for DoD
Under development, the rugged 3D printing factory pod would be set up in a standard shipping container to be deployed directly in the field, via land, sea or air, to manufacture parts to support war theaters, disaster relief or other...
Hybrid Program for CNC Machining Training
Goal is to foster development of next-gen high-tech machinists in the U.S.
America Makes Awards $2.3M in Funding
Ten project teams selected to help accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing and meet needs of the supply chain.
MxD Awarded $15 Million to Boost U.S. Manufacturing’s COVID Response
CARES Act Funding will support supply chain resiliency, medical device deployment and pharmaceutical industry production.
Department of Defense Bestows Multi-Million Dollar Award on Desktop Metal
The award will fund the development of a cost-effective additive manufacturing process to manufacture Cobalt-free hardmetals into complex, net or near-net shaped parts without the use of any tooling.
Ansys and University of Texas at Arlington Boost High-Speed Hypersonics Research and Development
New collaboration aims to save hundreds of millions of dollars in hypersonic aircraft, spacecraft and missile prototype testing.
Data, Culture Snag Digital Transformation to MBSE
NIST, NASA, DOD dig deep to overcome legacy data and resistance to change in agencies.
America Makes Honors Ralph Resnick and Rob Gorham as Distinguished Collaborator Awardees
Class of 2019 America Makes Ambassadors announced.



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