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September 2026
ASTRO Heads to ICAM 2026! ✈️ In our ICAM preview: Reliable In-Situ Flaw Detection of Thin-Walled Lattice Structures AFSD: The Process-Microstructure-Property Connection Bent Out of Shape: Perspectives on State-of-the-Art Distortion Prediction and Compensation...
August 2026
In our August recap: Tech Showcase ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action ASTRO Spotlight Upcoming Events 2nd Annual ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech Showcase ⚙️ ASTRO America and Florida State University’s InSPIRE hosted the 2nd Annual ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech Showcase on August 12 at the...
July 2026
August 7, 2026 Greetings from ASTRO America! 👋🏼 In our July recap: Tech Showcase Sneak Peek ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action Upcoming Events Tech Showcase Sneak Peek 👀 ASTRO America and FSU InSPIRE are just days away from hosting the 2nd Annual ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech...
June 2026
Greetings from ASTRO! In our June edition: Q&A: Jacob Swanson Upcoming Events Q&A: Jacob Swanson Deputy General Manager, ASTRO Midwest As ASTRO Midwest expands its work in advanced manufacturing for Army aviation and missile applications, Jacob Swanson is...
May 2026 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO America! 👋🏼 In our May recap: ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action Upcoming Events ASTRO in the News 📰 New coverage from The Guam Daily Post takes a deep look at ASTRO’s GAMMA initiative and why building advanced manufacturing capability in Guam is...
April 2026 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO America! 👋🏼 -------- In our April recap: RAPID + TCT 2026 Recap ASTRO in Action ASTRO in the News ASTRO Updates Upcoming Events RAPID + TCT 2026: Highlighting Forward-Deployed Readiness and Metal AM Quality Earlier this month, ASTRO America...
March 2026 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO America! 👋🏼 In a special RAPID+TCT preview edition: Forward-Deployed Manufacturing for Indo-Pacific Readiness: Inside ASTRO America’s GAMMA Initiative Smoke, Mirrors, and Melt Pools: Demystifying PBF-LB In-Situ Process Monitoring Solutions Find...
February 2026 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO America! 👋🏼 In our February recap: 2025 Annual Report ASTRO, FSU InSPIRE Launch Second Additive Manufacturing Tech Challenge ASTRO in Action ASTRO in the News Upcoming Events 2025 Year in Review: Manufacturing Accelerators for a Strong Industrial...
January 2026 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO America! 👋🏼 In our January recap: Honoring Exceptional Service: Ryan Ash ASTRO in Action ASTRO in the News Annual Report Teaser Upcoming Events Honoring Exceptional Service: Ryan Ash Recognized by the U.S. Army 🇺🇸 ASTRO is proud to congratulate...
December 2025 Newsletter
December 19, 2025 Season's Greetings from ASTRO America! 🎁 In this month's issue: ASTRO Forges Landmark On-Island Engineering Partnerships with Mines and UOG ASTRO in the News ASTRO Honors a Legacy of Service ASTRO in Action...
November 2025 Newsletter
ASTRO Recap - November Hafa Adai from ASTRO! 👋 In this month’s issue: Benedición for Guam’s First Advanced Manufacturing Hub ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action Coming Up Benedición for Guam’s First Advanced Manufacturing Hub 🇬🇺 Earlier this month, ASTRO America...
October 2025 Newsletter
ASTRO Recap - October Greetings from ASTRO! 👋 In this month’s issue: Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge Recap ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action Coming Up In-Situ Awareness Challenge Recap 🎬 We’re excited to share the highlights from our recent Actionable In-Situ...
ASTRO America September 2025 Newsletter
ASTRO Recap - September Greetings from ASTRO! 👋 In this month’s issue: ASTRO to Spearhead America Makes/NCDMM Defense Manufacturing Project ASTRO in Action ASTRO in the News Coming Up ASTRO America to Spearhead Defense Manufacturing Project ⚙️ Last week, we were proud...
ASTRO America August 2025 Newsletter
ASTRO Recap - August Greetings from ASTRO! 👋 In this month’s issue: ASTRO America, ASTM International, and FSU InSPIRE Announce Top Performers in Inaugural 3D Printing Tech Challenge ASTRO Selected to Speak at ICAM25 ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action Coming Up...
ASTRO America July 2025 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO America! 👋 In this month's issue: ASTRO America, ASTM International, and FSU InSPIRE Announce Finalists for Inaugural 3D Printing Tech Challenge ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action Coming Up ASTRO America, ASTM International, and FSU InSPIRE...
ASTRO America June 2025 Newsletter
July 3, 2025 Greetings from ASTRO America! 👋 In this month's issue: ASTRO America Announces Leadership for GAMMA ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action Coming Up ASTRO Announces New Director to Lead Guam-Based GAMMA Initiative 🔧 ASTRO America has named Alex Benham as...
ASTRO America May 2025 Newsletter
ASTRO Recap - May Greetings from ASTRO! 👋 In this month’s issue: ASTRO in Action ASTRO in the News Coming Up ASTRO in Action ASTRO America was represented by our Vice President of Strategy Debbie Holton at the 16th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium in...
ASTRO America April 2025 Newsletter
ASTRO Recap - April Greetings from ASTRO! 👋 In this month’s issue: New Challenge Launched: In-Situ Awareness for Metal AM ASTM International and ASTRO America Collaborate to Advance Large-Scale AM ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action Coming Up New Challenge Launched:...
ASTRO America March 2025 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! 👋 In this month’s issue: ASTRO Places Advanced Manufacturing Machinery at Maritech Machine to Support Joint InSPIRE Initiatives Breaking Down Barriers to AM: Maritech’s Corbin McCall on What InSPIRE Makes Possible Our New Look ICYMI: 2024 Annual...
ASTRO America February 2025 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO America! In this month's issue: ASTRO America Announces Leadership Team for InSPIRE 2024 Annual Report Recent News ASTRO is Hiring! Coming Up ASTRO America Announces Leadership Team for Florida-Based Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Research...
A Message From ASTRO Leadership: 2024 Annual Report
Dear Partners and Friends: We are pleased to share with you ASTRO America's latest Annual Report, celebrating 2024 as a transformative year for our think tank and research institute. Across the country, ASTRO America has spearheaded initiatives to seed "production...
ASTRO America December 2024 Newsletter
In this month’s issue: Upcoming Workshops for Virginia-Based Metal Manufacturers GAMMA Guam Student Update ASTRO in the News Coming Up Reconfigure Virginia’s Manufacturers for Modernization Program Holds Upcoming Workshops for Virginia-Based Metal Manufacturers ASTRO...
ASTRO America November 2024 Newsletter
In this month's issue: ASTRO Announces FSU Partnership ASTRO Hosts Stakeholder Meetings for GAMMA Project ASTRO’s AM Forward Initiative Receives Approval for Private Equity Fund GAMMA Guam Student Update ASTRO in the News Coming Up ASTRO America Announces Major...
ASTRO America September 2024 Newsletter
ASTRO Newsletter September Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: Upcoming Workshops for Virginia-Based Metal Manufacturers ASTRO America President Joined by AM Leaders for Panel Discussion at IMTS 2024 Senator Jack Reed Guam Visit GAMMA Guam Student Update ASTRO in...
ASTRO America August 2024 Newsletter
In today’s issue: ASTRO Hosts GAMMA Technology Requirements Workshop with Key U.S. Navy and Shipbuilding Leaders including PEO SSBN, NAVSEA 05T, NSWC Carderock Division, NUSC Keyport, and Newport News Shipbuilding and AUSTAL USA GAMMA Guam Student Update CAM-QT...
ASTRO America July 2024 Newsletter
In today’s issue: ASTRO America Issues Implementation Plan for the Guam Additive Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA) Guam's 3D printing plan moving forward ASTRO America Moves Ahead with Guam Additive Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator...
ASTRO America May 2024 Newsletter
In today’s issue: ASTRO's Neal Orringer and Stifel at NDIA Today Manufacturing Division Meeting in Washington, DC. “University Day” at Rock Island Arsenal held by ASTRO and Virginia Tech ASTRO’s Dan Burke Presents at NDIA’s IA-IL Chapter’s 15th Annual Midwest...
ASTRO America March 2024 Newsletter
In today’s issue: ASTRO America Joins Government of Guam and US Navy for Announcement of 3D Printing Center on Guam ASTRO America Announce a First-of-its-Kind Private Equity Fund Under New DOD-SBA Initiative Jointless Hull 3D Metal Printer Recognized for Technical...
ASTRO America February 2024 Newsletter
In today's issue: ASTRO America Joins Government of Guam and US Navy for Announcement of 3D Printing Center on Guam ASTRO America Announce a First-of-its-Kind Private Equity Fund Under New DOD-SBA Initiative Jointless Hull 3D Metal Printer Recognized for Technical...
A Message From ASTRO America: 2023 Annual Report
Colleagues and friends: I am pleased to share a report on key accomplishments we have made last year and some of the projects we are continuing to work on in 2024 and beyond. We've also included a short essay outlining our outlook on the industry. I share this report...
ASTRO America April 2024 Newsletter
In today’s issue: ASTRO at AMUG 2024 Jared Blecher Joins ASTRO as Director of AM ICYMI in Q1: ASTRO Participates in NCMS’s Technology Showcase at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard ASTRO Releases New Reports… and Launches a New Webpage Making a Difference: ASTRO’s Emma...
ASTRO America December 2023 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: ASTRO Announces New Partnership ASTRO and UCF Host Second AMF-FL Workshop in Orlando Registration Open for Third AMF-FL Workshop in Miami DMC 2023 Annual Report Coming Soon! Coming Up... ASTRO Announces New Partnership with...
ASTRO America November 2023 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: Join ASTRO America at DMC in Nashville for an Annual AM Forward Update! Mick Maher Awarded J.H. “Jud” Hall Composites Manufacturing Award ASTRO America Launches AM Forward Florida at Additive Manufacturing Workshop at Florida...
ASTRO America September 2023 Newsletter
In today’s issue: ASTRO’s Neal Orringer Participates in White House Office of Science & Technology Policy Roundtable Discussion ASTRO and NIAR Host AM Workforce Development Workshop at Wichita State University ASTRO’s AM Forward-FL pilot program to hold 1st...
ASTRO America August 2023 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: ASTRO America Announces New Push to Establish Investment Fund for Small Businesses' 3D Printing Development U.S. Department of Defense: Readout of Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks' and SBA Administrator Isabella...
ASTRO America July 2023 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: ASTRO America Awards Four Teams over $1.5m to Support the Adoption of Large-Scale 3D Metal Printing ASTRO Hosting Business Model Workshop Workforce Development Meeting Next Month Advancing Additive Manufacturing Technologies...
ASTRO America May 2023 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: ASTRO America Wins $1 Million NSF Engines Development Award ASTRO Partners with Top Florida Universities to Expand 3D Printing in the State and Grow High Tech Jobs AM Forward Florida Sponsor Companies Thought Leadership at RAPID...
ASTRO America May 2023 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: ASTRO America Releases Additive Manufacturing Feasibility Study for Guam Economic Development Authority 3DPrint: Additive Manufacturing in Guam – A Path to Economic Diversity for the Island ASTRO America is Going to RAPID!!...
ASTRO America March 2023 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: ASTRO America ASTRO America Hosts Additive Manufacturing Feasibility Workshop in San Diego Neal Orringer moderates panel on AM Forward at the 7th Annual Military Additive Manufacturing Summit Jason Gorey delivers keynote at 6th...
Spotlight on an ASTRO Team Member
We are pleased to introduce you to ASTRO’s Strategic Advisor, John Christensen (JC). JC is providing strategic counsel to some of ASTRO’s AM Forward - related government programs. We asked him to share some thoughts on topics of interest to us and our clients. The...
ASTRO America February 2023 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: ASTRO America Releases First Annual Report ASTRO Begins to Finalize Phase 1 of Guam Accelerator Project Workshop Coming Up! ASTRO heading to the West Coast… Neal Orringer to moderate MILAM 2023 panel on AM Forward in Tampa Jason...
ASTRO Releases 2022 Annual Report
I share this report with gratitude for the hard work, dedication, and engagement of our entire team, including several new and valuable members, and for the industry partners and stakeholders that make it possible for ASTRO to do the work we do. Please feel free to...
A Message From ASTRO America: 2022 Annual Report
Happy New Year! As we kick off 2023, I am pleased to share a report on key accomplishments we have made over the last year and some of the projects we are continuing to work on in 2023 and beyond. We've also included a short essay outlining our outlook on the...
ASTRO America December 2022 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: ASTRO America Hosts Additive Manufacturing Feasibility Workshop in Guam Guam Accelerator Project ASTRO leadership in Guam 3D Printing Center of Excellence in Guam? Lockheed Martin, Sintavia Renew Commitment to ASTRO-led AM...
ASTRO America November 2022 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: ASTRO Joins Sen. Durbin, Rep. Bustos in Rock Island ASTRO Recognizes Durbin, Bustos for Dedication to Advanced Manufacturing Newsweek - 3D Printing Will Strengthen America's Security in the Indo-Pacific ASTRO to Host Workshop in...
ASTRO America October 2022 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: ASTRO to Host Workshop in Guam ASTRO America Runs Industry Day & Issues RFI Hartford Courant: Additive Manufacturing – A Significant Economic Driver for Connecticut and New England ASTRO America Announces Appointment of...
ASTRO America August 2022 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: ASTRO to Manage $95 Million OTA from U.S. Army to Develop Additive and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies ASTRO Receives Award from Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA) Boeing and Northrop Grumman Join AM Forward! AM...
ASTRO America July 2022 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO! In today’s issue: The New York Times features AM Forward AM Industry Summit - Keynote! ASTRO Presents Investment Opportunities in SMEs at Small Business Investor Alliance Conference - what’s next? ASTRO's Jointless Hull Project - a media round-up...
Hypersonic Production Accelerator Facility
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is sponsoring development of a capstone blueprint for a production facility focused on accelerating the scale-up of hypersonic vehicle fabrication. Please contact ASTRO America if you participated in the...
News
3DRuck.com: GAMMA aims to make Guam a military 3D printing hub starting in 2027
The following article appeared on 3DRuck.com: A new center for additive manufacturing and component testing is being established on Guam with the Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator, or GAMMA for short. The facility, coordinated by ASTRO America is...
VoxelMatters: Guam’s GAMMA AM facility eyes full capacity by February 2027
The following article appeared on VoxelMatters: ASTRO America now expects its Guam manufacturing accelerator, GAMMA, to reach full operating capacity in February 2027, pushing back an earlier target of late summer 2026. Neal Orringer, co-founder, president and board...
850 Business Magazine: ASTRO America and FSU InSPIRE Annual Tech Showcase
The following article was published on 850 Business Magazine: The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) and Florida State University’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education (InSPIRE) hosted...
VoxelMatters: Northwest Florida cements role as aerospace manufacturing hub
The following article appeared on VoxelMatters: The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) and Florida State University’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education (FSU InSPIRE) hosted the second...
3DPrint.com: Oqton’s 3D Printing Software Wins ASTRO-InSPIRE’s 2nd Annual Tech Challenge
The following article appeared on 3DPrint.com: Rejoice, ye process engineers! Your raised concerns do not go in vain. Additive manufacturing (AM) materials qualification is genuinely becoming the central focal point for commercialization efforts in the industry’s...
Metal AM: Oqton wins ASTRO-InSPIRE Inconel 718 PBF-LB challenge
The following article appeared on Metal AM: The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) and Florida State University’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, & Education (InSPIRE) hosted the 2nd Annual...
TCT Mag: Oqton named as winner of ASTRO-InSPIRE technical challenge
The following article appeared on TCT Magazine: Oqton has been named the winner of a technical challenge at this year's ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech Showcase. The Shark Tank-style competition focused on distortion prediction and compensation in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)....
WMBB News 13: ASTRO America, FSU InSPIRE showcase boosts North West Florida tech industry
The following article appeared on WMBB News 13: OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Destin was the home of a meeting and ‘competing’ of the minds Wednesday afternoon. Some of the most notable investors in Bay County’s industrial workforce were at the second annual ASTRO...
Press Release: ASTRO America and FSU InSPIRE Host Annual Tech Showcase to Advance Production-Ready Additive Manufacturing
ASTRO America and FSU InSPIRE Host Annual Tech Showcase to Advance Production-Ready Additive Manufacturing Oqton Wins “Shark Tank-like” Competition, Featuring Keynote Remarks by Rep. Jimmy Patronis, Highlighted Northwest Florida’s Growing Role as an Aerospace and...
3D Printing Industry: Guam’s GAMMA AM factory targets full operating capacity by February 2027
The following article appeared on 3D Printing Industry: The Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA) applications center will reach full operating capacity by February 2027, according to Neal Orringer, co-founder, president and board chairperson...
Pacific Daily News: Guam 3D printing factory to reach full operating capacity by February
The following article appeared in the Pacific Daily News: The Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator, GAMMA, applications center, an initiative of the Applied Science and Technology Research Organization, ASTRO, of America, will reach full operating...
Mornings with Patti: Neal Orringer and Matt Herrmann
In the wake of Typhoon Bavi, ASTRO President Neal Orringer and The Roosevelt Group’s Matthew Herrmann joined Patti Aroyo on-island to provide GAMMA updates and discuss the vital role the initiative will play in serving Guam and the U.S. Navy.
The Guam Daily Post: Guam’s Best-Kept Secret Could Soon Be Most Important Factory for the US Navy
The following article appeared in The Guam Daily Post: ASTRO America brought a packed room to attention at the nation's premier additive manufacturing conference last month in Boston with a panel focused on a claim few in the room had heard made so plainly: building...
The Guam Daily Post: UOG student forum explores Guam at a crossroad
The following article appeared on The Guam Daily Post: On Saturday, students from the University of Guam's Master of Public Administration program hosted the Administrative Law Forum, where government leaders, educators, and industry officials stressed that Guam faces...
VoxelMatters: ASTRO America highlights defense focus and production grade AM
The following article appeared on VoxelMatters: Stay up to date with everything that is happening in the wonderful world of AM via our LinkedIn community. The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) participated in RAPID + TCT...
Press Release: ASTRO America Highlights Forward-Deployed Readiness and Metal AM Quality at RAPID + TCT 2026
ASTRO America Highlights Forward-Deployed Readiness and Metal AM Quality at RAPID + TCT 2026 Guam-Focused Panel Examines Indo-Pacific Sustainment, Dr. Abdalla Nassar Highlights Advances in In-Situ Monitoring Boston, MA – April 15, 2026 – The Applied Science &...
The Guam Daily Post: AI and jobs warning jolts Guam educators at workforce summit
The following article appeared in The Guam Daily Post: A stark warning about artificial intelligence wiping out a large share of today's jobs, possibly within the next 15 to 18 months, landed hard at last month's 2026 Career and Technical Education Summit, leaving...
Metrology News: ASTRO America’s Tech Challenge To Push Limits of Distortion Prediction
The following article appeared on Metrology News: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) in partnership with Florida State University’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, & Education...
3D Printing Industry: Solving LPBF Inconel 718 Distortion: ASTRO and FSU Announce 2026 3D Printing Tech Challenge
The following article appeared on 3D Printing Industry: Florida State University’s InSPIRE Institute and the Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) have announced the second national 3D Printing Tech Challenge. The 2026...
Metal AM: ASTRO America and FSU InSPIRE launch second Additive Manufacturing tech challenge
The following article appeared on Metal AM: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America), in partnership with Florida State University’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, & Education (InSPIRE),...
TCT Magazine: ASTRO America & Florida State University InSPIRE launch second national 3D Printing Tech Challenge
The following article appeared on TCT Magazine: ASTRO America and Florida State University's Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research & Education (InSPIRE) have announced the second instalment of its national 3D Printing Tech Challenge. The...
Press Release: ASTRO America, FSU InSPIRE Launch Second Additive Manufacturing Tech Challenge
ASTRO America, FSU InSPIRE Launch Second Additive Manufacturing Tech Challenge Dr. Abdalla Nassar Announced Distortion Prediction & Compensation in LPBF Inconel 718 as 2026 Topic at MILAM Summit Tampa, FL – February 4, 2026 – The Applied Science & Technology...
Pacific Daily News: UOG School of Engineering completes $8M building, launching 2 new degree programs
The following article appeared in the Pacific Daily News: The University of Guam’s newly constructed $8 million School of Engineering marked completion on Friday and will soon be the training ground for homegrown engineers now in high demand. Along with the new...
The Guam Daily Post: Colorado School of Mines to offer first-ever on-island mechanical engineering degree
The following article appeared on The Guam Daily Post: The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America has formalized partnerships with Colorado School of Mines and the University of Guam to establish a Colorado School of Mines satellite campus on...
3D Printing Industry: Guam Set to Become Pacific Hub for AM Talent Through ASTRO America Partnership
The following article appeard on 3D Printing Industry: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) has partnered with the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Guam, both in the United States, to create a satellite...
3DPrint.com: Colorado School of Mines’ First Satellite Campus is Part of ASTRO’s AM Hub in Guam
The following article appeared on 3DPrint.com: As I posted about last month, the Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA), a joint project of the Applied Science and Technology Organization (ASTRO) America and the Government of Guam, expects to be...
VoxelMatters: ASTRO America initiates Guam-based AM education program
The following article appeared on VoxelMatters: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) has entered a partnership with Colorado School of Mines (Mines) and the University of Guam (UOG) to establish the first-ever satellite...
Pacific Island Times: ASTRO forms academic link-up to back training aspect of Guam’s 3D printing project
The following article appeared on the Pacific Island Times' website: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America, or ASTRO America, has formed a partnership with Colorado School of Mines and the University of Guam to establish a satellite...
TCT Magazine: Colorado School of Mines to launch satellite campus in Guam via ASTRO America GAMMA initiative
The following article appeared on TCT Magazine's website: The first-ever satellite campus of a mainland U.S. university in Guam is to be established following a partnership between Colorado School of Mines (Mines), University of Guam (UOG) and The Applied Science...
Press Release: ASTRO America Forges Landmark On-Island Engineering Partnership Together with Colorado School of Mines and the University of Guam
ASTRO America Forges Landmark On-Island Engineering Partnership Together with Colorado School of Mines and the University of Guam Under GAMMA Initiative, Groundbreaking Program Brings Mechanical Engineering Degrees to the Indo-Pacific Dededo, Guam – December 2, 2025...
Metal AM: ASTRO America and US Navy launch GAMMA AM hub in Guam
The following article appeared on Metal AM's website: The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) and the US Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program celebrated a groundbreaking and Benedición (blessing) to mark the launch...
Stars and Stripes: Guam’s new 3D-printing hub aims to cut months off military repair wait times
The following article appeared on Stars and Stripes: A Navy-backed 3D-printing lab under construction on Guam aims to slash the monthlong wait for ship and infrastructure parts on the island by producing them locally. The Guam Additive Manufacturing and Materials...
3DPrint.com: A U.S. AM Hub in the Indo-Pacific: ASTRO America’s Guam Ecosystem Is Officially Open
The following article appeared on 3DPrint.com: A multi-year effort by the Applied Science and Technology Organization (ASTRO) America to build an additive manufacturing (AM) hub in Guam that can serve the U.S. Navy’s demand for submarine parts has finally come to...
The Guam Daily Post: Guam’s first advanced manufacturing hub blessed as island positions for economic shift
The following article appeared in The Guam Daily Post: Thursday’s benedición and groundbreaking for the Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator, or GAMMA, at the Pacific Industrial Park in Dededo, was far from just another ribbon-cutting event. It marked...
Marianas Business Journal: ASTRO America breaks ground on Guam’s first commercial 3D printing facility
The following article appeared in the Marianas Business Journal: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America held a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 6 for its Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator — the island’s first...
VoxelMatters: ASTRO America and US Navy launch GAMMA in Guam
The following article appeared on VoxelMatters: The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) and the US Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking and Benedición (blessing) to mark the...
Pacific Daily News: $40M 3D printing factory now open for business on Guam, will produce parts of Navy ships
The following article appeared in the Pacific Daily News: A new $40 million factory capable of 3D printing industrial-grade parts of Navy ships is open for business, after a Thursday groundbreaking for the Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator, GAMMA,...
TCT Magazine: Ground broken on Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator facility in Guam
The following article appeared on TCT Magazine's website: ASTRO America and the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program have broken ground on Guam's very first advanced manufacturing hub. The Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA)...
Stars and Stripes: ASTRO America and U.S. Navy’s maritime industrial base program host benedición for Guam’s first advanced manufacturing hub
The following article appeared on Stars and Stripes: Dededo, Guam – November 6, 2025 — The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) and the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking...
Interesting Engineering: ‘Silicon Village’: US to 3D-print submarine parts in its territory closest to China
The following article appeared on Interesting Engineering: Guam has taken a major step toward diversifying its economy and boosting US defense manufacturing in the Pacific with the groundbreaking of its first advanced manufacturing facility, a move officials say...
Mornings with Patti: Neal Orringer and Matthew Herrmann
ASTRO President Neal Orringer and The Roosevelt Group's Matthew Herrmann joined Patti Aroyo on-island to discuss all things GAMMA and additive manufacturing:
The Ray Gibson Show: Neal Orringer and Matthew Herrmann
ASTRO President Neal Orringer and The Roosevelt Group's Matthew Herrmann joined Ray Gibson on-island to discuss all things GAMMA and additive manufacturing:
KUAM News: Guam’s first advanced manufacturing hub breaks ground in Dededo
The following article appeared on KUAM News: Guam is ready to build an advanced manufacturing industry that can grow to supply parts not just for the U.S. military, but for various commercial industries across Asia. That’s according to a manufacturing policy think...
Pacific Island Times: ASTRO America launches 3D printing facility on Guam
The following article appeared on the Pacific Island Times' website: The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America or ASTRO America and the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program today launched the Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing...
Press Release: ASTRO America and U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program Host Benedición for Guam’s First Advanced Manufacturing Hub
Photo Courtesy of the Office of the Governor of Guam Featured from left are Alex Benham, GAMMA General Manager, ASTRO America; The Honorable V. Anthony “Tony” S. Ada, Vice Speaker, 38th Guam Legislature; The Honorable Joshua F. Tenorio, Lt. Governor of Guam; The...
The Guam Daily Post: Guam eyes transformation into Pacific tech hub as GAMMA facility advances
The following article appeared in The Guam Daily Post: Progress at ASTRO America's additive manufacturing facility is fueling a broader vision among local officials and educators: transforming Guam into a regional technology center that rivals established innovation...
Metal AM: ASTRO America plans AM facility in Guam to support US Navy
The following article appeared on Metal AM: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) initiative has announced plans for a new Additive Manufacturing facility in Dededo, Guam, to support the US Navy. The factory is expected...
3D Printing Industry: ASTRO America to Lead $1.66 Million 3D Printing Inspection Project
The following article appeared on 3D Printing Industry: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) will oversee a $1.66 million project aimed at improving inspection and qualification procedures for complex 3D printed parts....
3DPrint.com: ASTRO America Receives $1.6 Million for Inspection & Qualification Project
The following article appeared on 3DPrint.com: ASTRO America is set to receive $1.66 million from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech), via America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and...
VoxelMatters: ASTRO America selected to lead $1.6 million QTIME project
The following article appeared on VoxelMatters: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America(ASTRO America) has been selected as project lead for a $1.66 million award under the Quality Test and Inspection Methods Expediency (QTIME) project...
Annual Reports
2025 Annual Report
Partners and Friends, We are pleased to share with you ASTRO America’s latest Annual Report, celebrating 2025, marking a pivotal year for our advanced manufacturing accelerators and partners operating all across America, especially for those in northwest Illinois,...
2024 Annual Report
Dear Partners and Friends: We are pleased to share with you ASTRO America’s latest Annual Report, celebrating 2024 as a transformative year for our think tank and research institute. Across the country, ASTRO America has spearheaded initiatives to seed “production...
A Message From ASTRO Leadership: 2024 Annual Report
Dear Partners and Friends: We are pleased to share with you ASTRO America's latest Annual Report, celebrating 2024 as a transformative year for our think tank and research institute. Across the country, ASTRO America has spearheaded initiatives to seed "production...
ASTRO America Releases AM Supplier Qualification and Sourcing Report and Guide
Report and Guide developed for Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to bridge experienced large companies to the small and medium-sized businesses interested in Additive Manufacturing (AM), so that our nation can meet impending...
A Message From ASTRO America: 2023 Annual Report
Colleagues and friends: I am pleased to share a report on key accomplishments we have made last year and some of the projects we are continuing to work on in 2024 and beyond. We've also included a short essay outlining our outlook on the industry. I share this report...
ASTRO Releases 2022 Annual Report
I share this report with gratitude for the hard work, dedication, and engagement of our entire team, including several new and valuable members, and for the industry partners and stakeholders that make it possible for ASTRO to do the work we do. Please feel free to...
A Message From ASTRO America: 2022 Annual Report
Happy New Year! As we kick off 2023, I am pleased to share a report on key accomplishments we have made over the last year and some of the projects we are continuing to work on in 2023 and beyond. We've also included a short essay outlining our outlook on the...