America Makes

America Makes America Makes is the nation’s leading public-private partnership for additive manufacturing (AM) technology and education. Visit americamakes.us to learn more.

America Makes members from industry, academia, government, workforce and economic development organizations, work together to accelerate the adoption of AM and the nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness. Founded in 2012 as the Department of Defense’s manufacturing innovation institute for AM and first of the Manufacturing USA network, America Makes is based in Youngstown, Ohio and managed by the not-for-profit National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM).

Join our growing team! We're looking for an Engagement Manager in Youngstown, Ohio.This role is part of a diverse team c...
09/25/2026

Join our growing team! We're looking for an Engagement Manager in Youngstown, Ohio.

This role is part of a diverse team collaborating to grow and mature the additive manufacturing (AM) ecosystem, which is comprised of membership, government stakeholders, and the larger AM community. The Engagement Manager will be responsible for membership acquisition and retention, curating the AM community, and working with a larger team on ecosystem expansion activities across the Nation. Apply, https://bit.ly/49Cyy2b

As the Department of War's National Manufacturing Innovation Institute for Additive Manufacturing, America Makes convenes the brightest minds in government, industry, and academia to drive the acceleration of additive manufacturing innovation, advance the nation's defense readiness, and build a competitive American industrial base. Learn more, https://bit.ly/4bmYz7x.

America Makes Welcomes Yash Parikh, Ph.D., of EOS North America to Executive Committee!The Institute is proud to announc...
09/24/2026

America Makes Welcomes Yash Parikh, Ph.D., of EOS North America to Executive Committee!

The Institute is proud to announce that Yash Parikh, Ph.D., Process Engineering Consultant at EOS North America, has joined the expanding Executive Committee and fills the newly expanded 12th seat as an industry representative to strengthen engagement and collaboration. With more than a decade of experience in additive manufacturing his expertise includes process repeatability, AI/ML integration for in-situ monitoring, and advancing material reliability.

Please join us in congratulating him!

https://bit.ly/3VNtdUi

If you're in additive manufacturing, then you don't want to miss . We're going to LA and our host is Northrop Grumman! ...
09/24/2026

If you're in additive manufacturing, then you don't want to miss . We're going to LA and our host is Northrop Grumman!

America Makes is thrilled to invite members and project partners to the 2026 Fall Technical Review & Exchange (TRX) on October 27-29 in Los Angeles, CA, hosted by Northrop Grumman.
Connect with industry leaders, researchers, and government stakeholders who will showcase groundbreaking findings and emerging AM technologies from the America Makes portfolio.

Seating is limited. Check out the agenda, make accommodations, and secure your spot by October 9, https://bit.ly/3IBa2qk

📣 America Makes is pleased to introduce its new Member Showcase series, a platform for members to spotlight their additi...
09/23/2026

📣 America Makes is pleased to introduce its new Member Showcase series, a platform for members to spotlight their additive technologies, share accomplishments, and highlight current challenges or collaboration needs.

The first Showcase features Pierre Devaux of SPEE3D https://www.spee3d.com/ for 'Rethink Your Research: How Cold Spray Manufacturing Opens Up Unique Opportunities,' from 1-2 p.m. ET, on October 21. Discover how academia and defense organizations are using cold spray manufacturing (CSM) to rethink their approach to metal part production and application development.

This session offers practical insights and real-world examples for academia, defense, and anyone exploring advanced material applications.

Discover new possibilities in metal manufacturing. Register, https://bit.ly/4xNiyq9

09/23/2026

YOUNGSTOWN, OH — The Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense, managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), is seeking technical White Papers in response to a project call for Technology Development. The aim is to advance the maturation and commercializa...

Have you registered for the 2nd Annual Additive Manufacturing for Oil & Gas Summit in Houston? America Makes Education &...
09/21/2026

Have you registered for the 2nd Annual Additive Manufacturing for Oil & Gas Summit in Houston? America Makes Education & Workforce Director, Ed Herderick is looking forward to being part of the conversation on the accelerated adoption and commercial deployment of AM capabilities across the global energy value chain.

Reserve your seat, https://amoilgas.ascentisgrp.com/

Ascentis Strategies Institute

It's and we're excited to introduce a new , Caracol.Caracol is a leading robotic advanced manufacturing technology pr...
09/21/2026

It's and we're excited to introduce a new , Caracol.

Caracol is a leading robotic advanced manufacturing technology provider. Its complete industrial production ecosystem encompasses robotic hardware, proprietary software, materials, process, and application know-how. In prioritizing flexibility and sustainability, Caracol has become an essential partner to companies in aerospace, automotive, construction, and shipbuilding. The company currently operates the largest LFAM production center in Europe, and has a global presence with transatlantic headquarters in Milan, Italy, and Austin, Texas. Learn more, https://www.caracol-am.com/

Learn more about our diverse member community, https://bit.ly/4axSkMG

You don't want to miss America Makes' Fall TRX! Join us at Northrop Grumman Corporation in Los Angeles, CA, for 3 days o...
09/17/2026

You don't want to miss America Makes' Fall TRX! Join us at Northrop Grumman Corporation in Los Angeles, CA, for 3 days of innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge additive manufacturing insights.

Connect with leading experts across industry, academia, and government to learn about breakthrough research and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of national competitiveness, defense readiness, and manufacturing innovation.

Seating is limited. Check out the agenda, make accommodations, and secure your spot by October 9, https://bit.ly/3IBa2qk

Join our growing team!We're looking for a Senior Program Manager responsible for oversight of customer project initiativ...
09/16/2026

Join our growing team!

We're looking for a Senior Program Manager responsible for oversight of customer project initiatives, program operations, technical teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget. You'll work closely with customers, America Makes staff, and Department of War partners on projects ranging from 2 months to 2 years, valued from thousands to over $20 million.

As the Department of War's National Manufacturing Innovation Institute for Additive Manufacturing, America Makes convenes the brightest minds in government, industry, and academia to drive the acceleration of additive manufacturing innovation, advance the nation's defense readiness, and build a competitive American industrial base. Learn about us, https://bit.ly/4bmYz7x

Learn more and apply, https://bit.ly/49Cyy2b

America Makes participates in Ohio House Bill 292 signing!Congratulations to Rep. Ty Mathews and Rep. Nick Santucci on d...
09/15/2026

America Makes participates in Ohio House Bill 292 signing!

Congratulations to Rep. Ty Mathews and Rep. Nick Santucci on delivering House Bill 292 (Establish the Ohio Defense Commission) to the desk of Governor Mike DeWine where it was signed into law. America Makes' Industrial Base Integration Director, Kimberly Gibson, was there to celebrate and show its support of this bill designed to establish Ohio as a leader in defense, emerging technologies, space, and advanced manufacturing.

As the Department of War's National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, located in Youngstown, Ohio, America Makes is focused on accelerating the adoption of additive manufacturing to ensure this nation's global competitiveness and defense readiness.

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236 W Boardman Street
Youngstown, OH
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(330) 622-4299

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