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Report Overview

On April 23, 2025, America Makes in conjunction with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), unveiled the April 2025 Gaps Progress Report. This document encapsulates the progress made over the past six months in addressing the gaps identified in the Standardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturing (AM), Version 3.0. This roadmap was collectively developed by stakeholders under the America Makes and ANSI Additive Manufacturing Standards Collaborative (AMSC).

The report serves as a living document, evolving with ongoing work in standards development. Although it does not represent a consensus, it aims to keep stakeholders informed and engaged as further updates are projected quarterly.

Key Findings

The Gaps Progress Report sheds light on several critical aspects:

• - Updates on Standards and Research: The report reviews various activities concerning standards, research, and conformity assessments over the reported period.
• - Identification of New Gaps: Additional gaps have been identified that are crucial for future consideration in the roadmap.
• - Modification of Existing Gaps: Suggestions for revisions to previously identified gaps are documented.

In the July 2023 roadmap publication, a comprehensive overview identified 141 areas requiring standardization across the additive manufacturing lifecycle. These areas include:

• - Design
• - Precursor Materials
• - Process Control
• - Post-Processing
• - Finished Material Properties
• - Qualification and Certification
• - Nondestructive Evaluation
• - Maintenance and Repair
• - Data Representation

Among the 141 identified gaps, they were classified by urgency:

• - High Priority: 54 gaps
• - Medium Priority: 64 gaps
• - Low Priority: 23 gaps

Of these issues, 91 were highlighted as needing additional pre-standardization research and development to ensure that future additive manufacturing innovations are effectively realized.

Cross-Sector Collaboration

The AMSC acts as a pivotal body uniting diverse sectors focused on the development of standards that cater to the entire supply chain in additive manufacturing. Involving approximately 300 members from 150 organizations—spanning public agencies, national labs, industry, and academia—ensures that the roadmap reflects a wide range of insights and needs.

Looking Ahead

The future seems promising for additive manufacturing as the next Gaps Progress Report is slated for release in the fall of 2025. Stakeholders are encouraged to maintain their participation in ongoing discussions that shape the industry's standards.

Interested parties can receive updates, propose edits to the report, or become involved in AMSC activities by emailing [email protected].

For further information on America Makes and ANSI, please visit their official websites: America Makes and ANSI.

Conclusion

America Makes continues to drive the additive manufacturing industry forward, ensuring that stakeholders stay informed and can actively contribute to the standardization efforts vital to this emerging technology. As additive manufacturing evolves, so too will the standards that govern its implementation, fostering an environment of innovation and growth.