ASTM & AMERICA MAKES release AM data management guide

Standards organization ASTM International collaborated with America Makes to compile a strategic guide for additive manufacturing data management, which was recently released under the name “Strategic Guide for Additive Manufacturing Data Management and Schema“ . The guide identifies gaps, challenges, solutions and action plans related to data management and use in additive manufacturing. The content for the guide derives mainly from the workshop on AM data management that was jointly organized by ASTM International and America Makes.

ASTM International is an organization that develops technical standards for a remarkable range of systems, services, materials, and products. The organization has a wide international cooperation network with more than 140 participating countries and 6 offices worldwide. It has various committees and subcommittees that address specific segments, for example, Committee F42, which is comprised of more than 700 experts, is responsible for additive manufacturing technologies. ASTM recognizes the significance of 3D printing and the impacts of its adoption in various industries; therefore, the organization launched a Center of Excellence (CoE) in August of 2018 in order to further advance the current state of AM.

credits: ASTM International

On the other hand, there is America Makes, who also contributed to the development of the guide. The organization was established in 2012 and is based in Ohio, USA. America Makes acts as the national accelerator for additive manufacturing and 3D printing. It is the leading and collaborative partner in AM and 3DP technology research and innovation in the country. In December 2019, America Makes and ASTM International hosted a workshop on data management in the field of 3D printing, which took place in Washington DC area. The ideas and the content generated during the workshop resulted in the creation of the strategic guide.