America Makes (The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute)
America Makes facilitates collaborative R&D projects, workforce development programs, and the development of technology standards to accelerate additive manufacturing in the United States.
- CEO / Founder
- John Wilczynski
- Team Size
- 240+ member organizations (core team of approximately 30-40)
- Stage
- Fully operational with a diverse portfolio of R&D and educational initiatives.
- Total Funding
- $322M
- Latest Round
- Announced a $4.5 million project call in April 2024
- Key Investors
- ["U.S. Department of Defense","Air Force Research Laboratory","Private Sector Members"]
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Collaborative R&D Project Funding","Additive Manufacturing Technology Roadmap","Education & Workforce Development Programs","AM Standards and Qualification Initiatives","Membership Network and Events"]
Technological Advantage
Creates an ecosystem that de-risks R&D investments, reduces redundancy, and accelerates the adoption of innovative manufacturing processes.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
U.S. manufacturers, government agencies, academic institutions, and enterprises in need of advanced additive manufacturing solutions.
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace & Defense","Medical","Automotive","Energy","Industrial Equipment","Consumer Products"]
Competitors
["ASTM International's AM Center of Excellence","MxD (Manufacturing x Digital)","UL Solutions"]