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AM Exceeds $20 Billion—An Industry First WASHINGTON, DC, April 2, 2024—Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, has announced Wohlers Report 2024. The report, published for 29 consecutive years, provides organizations worldwide with detailed guidance, perspective, and research results on the additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing industry. Shipment of AM systems for metal parts, as shown in the following graph, increased by 24.4% in 2023. Wohlers Associates has been tracking…

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Today, Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, announced the release of Wohlers Report 2023. This year’s report takes a deep dive into the growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, with insights from 10 industry sectors. New content includes an examination of large format AM applications, including aerospace and construction, as well as a look at the growing number of AM standards and codes. “The AM industry is continuing to expand into…

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FORT COLLINS, Colo., Feb. 14, 2023 – Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, has published Wohlers Specialty Report on Post Processing: Final Steps of AM Part Production. The report, focused on parts made by additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing, is an updated version of 2021’s Post-Processing of AM and 3D-Printed Parts. The 2023 edition includes new sections detailing the latest important developments in post-processing and illuminating many of the…

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FORT COLLINS, Colo., Dec. 1, 2022 – Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, published Wohlers Specialty Report on Construction: Building an Additive Construction Future. The report details developments in additive construction (AC), an industry that is rapidly growing in response to emerging opportunities brought about from additive manufacturing and 3D printing. “ASTM International sees AC as the next frontier in construction,” notes Terry Wohlers, head of advisory services and market intelligence…

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FORT COLLINS, Colo., August 4, 2022 – Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, recently launched a new, more interactive website. The site will serve as a hub for knowledge acceleration within the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. Through the new site, visitors can access the Wohlers Report using a new automated ordering and provisioning system. They can also connect with the team of consultants and learn about what’s happening in the AM industry.…

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FORT COLLINS, Colo., and YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 7, 2022—Wohlers Associates and America Makes are partnering to offer a three-day design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) course. The September 28-30, 2022 course will be held at America Makes’ headquarters in Youngstown, Ohio. The course is open to the public, with members of America Makes enjoying discounted pricing. “AM offers fascinating opportunities for new types of products and businesses,” said Terry Wohlers, head…

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FORT COLLINS, Colorado, April 7, 2022 — ASTM International and SME present the first-ever Wohlers Report LIVE event. It will be held on May 16, 2022—the day before RAPID + TCT begins at the Huntington Place (1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226). The event will include concise presentations and interactive questions and discussion from 2:00 to 5:00 pm EDT, followed by a networking reception. Wohlers Report LIVE will uncover some of the most…

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FORT COLLINS, Colorado, March 15, 2022 — Today, Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, announced the publication of Wohlers Report 2022. This marks the 27th consecutive year of publishing the industry-leading annual report. It provides new content and expert analysis on additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing worldwide. Research for Wohlers Report 2022 shows AM industry growth of 19.5% in 2021. This is up from 7.5% growth in 2020, which was impacted greatly by…

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W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Nov. 15, 2021 — Today, global standards organization ASTM International announced the acquisition of Wohlers Associates, a global intelligence leader in the additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing industry. The announcement coincided with the Standards Forum at Formnext 2021, which serves as the leading trade show for AM and next-generation intelligent manufacturing solutions. As part of the acquisition, ASTM International acquires the Wohlers Report, the premier publication for…

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ASTM unites with the Wohlers brand to build on its market influence and access to top AM industry decision-makers worldwide.

  • Establish standards, certification, and qualification for repeatable, consistent parts and processes
  • Prevent gaps and duplication of work in a dynamic, fast-paced technology space
  • Identify challenges that can be solved with technological improvement

Research and Development

Under the leadership of the R&D team, the AM CoE partners plan and conduct coordinated R&D projects, prioritized annually and targeted to expedite...

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Education and Workforce Development

Provide a comprehensive program that educates and trains the additive manufacturing workforce at all levels, while continually incorporating new advances...

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