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September 2025 Gaps Progress Report Released

On September 22, 2025, America Makes and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced the release of the latest Gaps Progress Report. This document serves as a crucial update on the progress made over the past six months in tackling the existing gaps identified in the Standardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturing, Version 3.0. This roadmap was initially introduced by the America Makes and ANSI Additive Manufacturing Standards Collaborative (AMSC).

The Gaps Progress Report provides a comprehensive overview of the improvements and ongoing efforts by various standards developing organizations (SDOs) and stakeholders to address 28 previously identified gaps concerning additive manufacturing standards. Notably, it also outlines suggested revisions to existing gaps and highlights new areas of concern that could be considered in future roadmaps.

The Version 3.0 roadmap, published in July 2023, pinpointed a total of 141 standardization gaps within the additive manufacturing lifecycle. These gaps are categorized into pivotal areas such as design, precursor materials, process control, post-processing, finished material properties, and the qualification and certification processes, among others. Of the identified gaps, 54 are marked as high priority, while 64 are deemed medium priority and 23 low priority. Furthermore, the report indicates that 91 of these gaps necessitate additional pre-standardization research to fully address the issues.

As a cross-sector body, the AMSC focuses on expediting the evolution of industry-wide standards and specifications that align with stakeholder needs, ultimately promoting growth within the additive manufacturing sector. Approximately 300 professionals from a diverse array of 150 public and private organizations contributed to developing the Version 3.0 roadmap. This group includes representatives from U.S. federal agencies, national laboratories, academia, industries, and standards development organizations.

The Gaps Progress Report is designed not as a consensus document, but as a dynamic framework intended for continual updates. It will be kept current and reissued periodically as standards development work advances. This living document approach ensures that stakeholders remain informed about ongoing standards development initiatives and evolving gaps in the additive manufacturing space.

Looking forward, the next edition of the Gaps Progress Report is expected to be published in April 2026. Stakeholders interested in receiving updates, suggesting changes to the report, or participating in AMSC initiatives are encouraged to reach out via the provided email contact. For further details, please visit www.ansi.org/amsc.

About America Makes

America Makes stands out as the foremost public-private partnership in the U.S. dedicated to advancing additive manufacturing technology and education. Its members, comprising industry leaders, academic institutions, government entities, and organizations focused on workforce and economic development, collaboratively aim to enhance the adoption of additive manufacturing and bolster the nation’s competitive edge in global manufacturing. Established in 2012 as part of the Department of Defense’s Manufacturing Innovation Institute for additive manufacturing, America Makes operates from Youngstown, Ohio, under the management of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM). For further information, explore www.americamakes.us.

About ANSI

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, non-profit organization devoted to improving the global competitiveness of U.S. businesses and quality of life by fostering voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems. ANSI hosts a diverse membership that includes businesses, professional organizations, standards developers, governmental bodies, and consumer groups. Representing more than 270,000 organizations, ANSI is the official U.S. representative to both the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Explore more at www.ansi.org.