SAE International
Global engineering standards organization with 138,000+ members that develops AM-specific standards (AMS, AS7000 series) and provides technical education and certification for aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Jacqueline El-Sayed
- Team Size
- 501-1000
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- None
- Latest Round
- None
- Key Investors
- None
Technology & Products
Key Products
AM Standards Suite (AS7003, AS9100 additive annexes, AMS7000-series powder specifications); Technical Papers and SAE Transactions; Professional Development Courses (including AM-specific training); Aerospace Standards (9000 series); Automotive Standards; MOBILUS digital platform (standards access); Certification Programs
Technological Advantage
Institutional credibility built over 120+ years; global membership spanning 138,000+ engineers provides consensus-based standards authority; MOBILUS digital platform gives standards-as-a-service access; direct links to FAA, DoD, and major aerospace OEM certification pathways.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Neutral standards body connecting 138,000+ engineering professionals to develop, publish, and maintain technical standards (including critical AM standards for aerospace and automotive) that reduce risk, ensure quality, and enable supply chain trust for industrial AM adoption.
How They Differentiate
Deepest aerospace engineering standards heritage with AMS/AS series widely accepted as mandatory by aerospace OEMs and DoD; combines standards with professional development and 138,000+ member network unlike pure standards bodies.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs (Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed), automotive manufacturers, AM technology vendors, defense contractors, and engineering professionals worldwide who need AM qualification pathways and standards compliance.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Advanced Manufacturing; Research & Academia; Government/Military
Competitors
ASTM International (AM standards, F42 committee); ISO/TC 261 (international AM standards); AIA (Aerospace Industries Association)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
138,000+ members; 200+ countries represented; 22,000+ technical standards and technical papers; publishing new AM standards at accelerating pace; operating in Warrendale PA with multiple global offices
Major Milestones
Founded 1905 as Society of Automotive Engineers; expanded to aerospace (1917); reached 138,000+ members globally; launched AMS7000-series AM powder standards (2017-ongoing); released AS9100 Rev D with AM annex provisions; 2014 acquired ARINC Industry Activities (expanded aerospace portfolio); MOBILUS digital standards platform launch
Notable Customers
Members include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, GE Aviation, Honeywell, Raytheon, Ford, GM, and major tier-1 AM suppliers