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America Makes Unveils Two Challenges for Additive Manufacturing Amidst Crisis
April 21, 2020
Challenges to address face mask issues for health care workers and COVID-19 related problems for first responders.
NCDMM and CST Given $9.4M for New Additive Manufacturing Program in Ohio
October 14, 2020
MAAM program aims to commercialize large additive manufacturing machine for production of large parts for industrial and defense usage.
NCDMM Names New VP and COO
September 28, 2020
NCDMM Executive Director of Advanced Manufacturing Jim Fisher is promoted.
MTDG Reports CEO Succession Plan at NCDMM
September 1, 2020
NCDMM Executive VP & COO Gary Fleegle appointed to CEO.
NCDMM Recognizes Partners for Project Contributions and Awards Commendation
August 20, 2020
NCDMM-led projects were recently Honored by the National Association of Manufacturers with 2020 Manufacturing Leadership Awards.
NCDMM Undergoes Restructuring
August 13, 2020
New holding organization & subsidiary company created to support growth strategy.
NCDMM Named a Multi-Award Winner of NAM Leadership Awards
August 13, 2020
Manufacturing Leadership Awards Program honors 2020 top industry innovators.
NCDMM’s Dr. Dean Bartles Named to National Small Business Association Leadership Council
May 21, 2020
Leadership council advocates for America’s small business community.

America Makes Unveils Two Challenges for Additive Manufacturing Amidst Crisis
April 21, 2020
Challenges to address face mask issues for health care workers and COVID-19 related problems for first responders.

America Makes Honors Ralph Resnick and Rob Gorham as Distinguished Collaborator Awardees
October 28, 2019
Class of 2019 America Makes Ambassadors announced.
America Makes’ MMX 2019 Convenes in Youngstown
October 21, 2019
Each year, America Makes hosts its MMX event to report on and review technical content as it relates to additive manufacturing (AM) research projects and provide an opportunity for members to network and collaborate.
America Makes Leadership Attend Welcome Reception for UTEP’s New President
September 6, 2019
UTEP, a long-standing member of America Makes since 2012, is also the home of America Makes' first Satellite Center.
America Makes Commemorates 7th Anniversary
August 30, 2019
Institute considers its future direction.
NCDMM Welcomes Gino Spinos to Lead Its Chambersburg, Pa. Office to Support U.S. Army
August 13, 2019
Spinos to serve as director of manufacturing engineering.

NCDMM Opens New Huntsville, Ala., Office to Support U.S. Army
June 17, 2019
NCDMM welcomes Mike Docherty as director of Manufacturing Technology to lead Huntsville office.
What Speed Needs
June 1, 2019
One way to change the culture is to connect different stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
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