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        ASTM International has extended its Powder Bed Fusion - Laser Beam (PBF-LB) Machine Operator Certification program to incorporate two additional additive manufacturing original equipment manufacturers (OEM): 3D Systems Corporation and Nikon SLM Solutions. The expansion will also include more metal AM systems from EOS.
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        The updated certification, based on the joint ISO/ASTM standard for qualifying operators of laser metal PBF machines, aims to ensure reliable and competent operations of metal PBF-LB machines. Included in the program are theoretical and practical assessments of an operator's knowledge and ability, covering areas from standard operating procedures to powder material specializations.
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        The aim of this certification is to further incorporate AM technologies in the industry, promoting consistent standards.
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<p>ASTM International has extended its Powder Bed Fusion - Laser Beam (PBF-LB) Machine Operator Certification program to include 3D Systems Corporation and Nikon SLM Solutions. More metal AM systems from EOS will also be included. The updated certification is based on the joint ISO/ASTM standard for qualifying operators of laser metal PBF machines. It aims to ensure competent operations of metal PBF-LB machines through theoretical and practical assessments. The program covers areas from standard operating procedures to powder material specializations. The certification is intended to promote consistent standards and further incorporate AM technologies in the industry.</p>
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ASTM International expands PBF-LB machine operator certification with 3D Systems and Nikon

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  <li><p>Leading additive manufacturing companies, including Siemens, DyeMansion, BASF Forward AM, EOS, and HP, have announced plans to launch the AM I Navigator Initiative.</p></li>
  <li><p>This initiative aims to introduce a comprehensive maturity model for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, defining the stages of industrialization in 3D printing.</p></li>
  <li><p>The model encompasses the entire process chain, from materials and machinery to automation, increasing interoperability in AM. It also aids AM users in integrating 3D printing into traditional production workflows by providing a common understanding of different stages.&nbsp;</p></li>
  <li><p>Companies can assess their AM maturity level and set future targets across five levels, from manual to fully autonomous production.&nbsp;</p></li>
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Leading additive manufacturing companies, including Siemens, DyeMansion, BASF Forward AM, EOS, and HP, have announced plans to launch the AM I Navigator Initiative. This initiative aims to introduce a comprehensive maturity model for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, defining the stages of industrialization in 3D printing. The model encompasses the entire process chain, from materials and machinery to automation, increasing interoperability in AM. It also aids AM users in integrating 3D printing into traditional production workflows by providing a common understanding of different stages. Companies can assess their AM maturity level and set future targets across five levels, from manual to fully autonomous production. <p><b>Analyst QuickTake: </b> The maturity model and framework that provides a structured approach to assess current AM capabilities would allow businesses to understand where they stand in terms of AM adoption and how they can progress toward more advanced, automated production methods. Companies that participate in the initiative could also benefit from sharing best practices and learning from one another, leading to the development of industry-wide best practices and guidelines for industrial 3D printing.</p>

Leading AM companies launch AM I Navigator to analyze industry maturity

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  <li><p>The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining and America Makes have revealed the winners of a USD 3.2 million project call sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for AM process qualification/requalification.</p></li> 
  <li><p>The project aims to address challenges associated with AM process qualification, improving the agility of AM processes, and efficiently validating qualified AM materials.</p></li> 
  <li><p>Award-winning project teams, including Senvol, RTX (Raytheon), and EOS, will develop qualified AM processes, enhancing flexibility in various variables and material feedstock, and employ statistical analysis for qualified AM material validation.</p></li> 
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The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining and America Makes have announced the winners of a USD 3.2 million project call by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for AM process qualification/requalification. The goal of the project is to address challenges related to AM process qualification, improve the agility of AM processes, and efficiently validate qualified AM materials. The winning project teams, including Senvol, RTX (Raytheon), and EOS, will develop qualified AM processes, enhancing flexibility in variables and material feedstock, and use statistical analysis for qualified AM material validation.

America Makes announces winners of USD 3.2 million Delta Qual project call

Software provider 3YOURMIND and EOS North America's Additive Minds team have partnered to speed up the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM). The collaboration, called the Rapid Part Identifier program, aims to streamline the screening of 2D and 3D files for potential AM applications. It also offers engineering and strategy support to ensure successful production. The collaboration is expected to help organizations transition from traditional methods of part identification to a more efficient digital system.

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ASTM International expands PBF-LB machine operator certification with 3D Systems and Nikon

Leading AM companies launch AM I Navigator to analyze industry maturity

America Makes announces winners of USD 3.2 million Delta Qual project call

3YOURMIND and EOS partner to launch rapid part identifier program

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ASTM International expands PBF-LB machine operator certification with 3D Systems and Nikon

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