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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...
TCT Magazine: ASTRO America to lead $1.66m inspection & qualification project for complex 3D printed parts
The following article appeared on TCT Magazine: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America) will lead a 1.66 million USD project to advance rapid and cost-effective inspection and qualification methods for complex 3D printed...
Press Release: ASTRO America Selected to Lead $1.6 Million Defense Manufacturing Project
ASTRO America Selected to Lead $1.6 Million Defense Manufacturing Project Collaboration with America Makes, Industry Leaders Will Advance Inspection for Complex 3D-Printed Parts Bethesda, MD – October 1, 2025 – The Applied Science & Technology Research...
Pacific Daily News: 3D printing factory to open in Dededo, will produce parts of Navy ships
The following article appeared in the Pacific Daily News: A new factory capable of 3D printing industrial-grade parts for the Navy could begin manufacturing items by the early part of 2026, according to the lead for the Applied Science & Technology Research...
Pacific Daily News: ‘We’re building a factory here’: Panel talks 3D-printed manufacturing for Guam
The following article appeared in the Pacific Daily News: Plans to bring industrial scale 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, to Guam will serve Navy ship repair efforts while bringing new job opportunities to the region, according to panelists at last week’s Guam...
Metal AM: Additive Assurance and Addiguru named top performers in inaugural AM Challenge
The following article appeared on Metal AM: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America), based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and Florida State University’s Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, &...
The Guam Daily Post: High-ranking defense leaders gathering on Guam for premier security forum this week
The following article appeared in The Guam Daily Post: The Guam Defense Forum begins on Wednesday with Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, who will be among the keynote speakers addressing regional security challenges and Guam's...
VoxelMatters: ASTRO names winners of Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge
The following article appeared on VoxelMatters: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America), in collaboration with ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and Florida State University’s...
TCT Magazine: Additive Assurance & Addiguru succeed in ASTRO America Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge
The following article appeared on TCT Magazine: Additive Assurance and Addiguru were ranked as the top companies in ASTRO America's inaugural Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge. The tech challenge saw five companies perform live demonstrations of their sensor...
Metrology News: Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge Winners Announced
The following article appeared on Metrology and Quality News: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America), in collaboration with ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and Florida State...
The Guam Daily Post: Guam’s delegate tackles multiple priorities as US Congress is preparing to reconvene
The following article appeared in The Guam Daily Post: Guam Del. James Moylan is preparing to push several economic development initiatives when Congress reconvenes, from breaking up airline monopolies to attracting advanced manufacturing to Guam. Moylan, who has been...
Press Release: ASTRO America, ASTM International, and FSU InSPIRE Announce Top Performers in Inaugural 3D Printing Tech Challenge
ASTRO America, ASTM International, and FSU InSPIRE Announce Top Performers in Inaugural 3D Printing Tech Challenge Additive Assurance and Addiguru Recognized for Excellence in Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge August 28, 2025 – Panama City, FL – The Applied...
The National Interest: The US Military Will Need a Print Office For Future Wars
The following article was published on The National Interest: The United States Air Force’s 35th Fighter Wing at Misawa Air Base, Japan, recently hosted a course focused on “additive manufacturing,” a process more commonly known as 3D printing. The five-day training...
Press Release: ASTRO America Selected to Speak at the 2025 ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM25)
ASTRO America Selected to Speak at the 2025 ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM25) Metal 3D Printing Expert Dr. Jared Blecher Presenting at Premier Annual Event for Promoting Additive and Advanced Manufacturing August 25, 2025 – Bethesda,...
VoxelMatters: U.S. Navy to accelerate ship repairs with Guam-based AM hub
The following article appeared on VoxelMatters: Last year, the Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO) announced its plans to open the Guam Additive Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA), an AM hub based in the Western...
3D Printing Industry: New 3D Printing Facility in Guam Could Cut U.S. Navy Repair Times from Years to Weeks
The following article appeared on 3D Printing Industry: Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) America, a Maryland-based nonprofit, is spearheading an initiative to build a new 3D printing facility for the U.S. Navy. Located on the Pacific...
The Guam Daily Post: Tenorio pushes Guam spaceport development as GAMMA manufacturing project advances
The following article appeared in The Guam Daily Post: Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio returned from national aerospace meetings last week with renewed emphasis on positioning Guam as a Pacific spaceport location, while the island's first advanced manufacturing facility moves...
Metrology News: Five Finalists Named in ASTRO America’s Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge
The following article was published on Metrology News: ASTRO America has announced the five finalists for its first-ever Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge, a competitive initiative aimed at accelerating the deployment of real-time sensor and monitoring...
The National Interest: Guam 3D Printing Facility to Enhance Navy Maintenance Capabilities
A planned 3D printing facility on the island of Guam could ease some of the US Navy’s mounting maintenance and repair concerns, while helping to streamline Indo-Pacific logistics. The Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA) will use additive...
National Defense Magazine: Guam 3D Printing Facility Aims to Reduce Navy Repair Times
The following article appeared in print in National Defense Magazine and online: The Navy is investing in a new 3D printing facility on the remote island of Guam that could save the service time and money when making critical repairs. The project — called the Guam...
3D Printing Industry: Five Companies Named Finalists in ASTRO America’s Actionable In-Situ Awareness Challenge
The following article appear on 3D Printing Industry: US-based think tank ASTRO America together with ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence and Florida State University’s InSPIRE program, has named five finalists for its inaugural...
Metal AM: Finalists announced for Additive Manufacturing in-situ monitoring challenge
The following article appeared on Metal AM: The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America), Bethesda, Maryland, USA, in collaboration with ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and Florida...
TCT Magazine: Phase3D, Addiguru & Additive Assurance among five finalists in ASTRO America in-situ monitoring challenge
The following article appeared on TCT Magazine's website: By Sam Davies Jentek Sensors, Additive Assurance, Phase3D, Applied Optimization and Addiguru are participating in a three-month challenge to demonstrate the commercial viability of in-situ monitoring and data...
Press Release: ASTRO America, ASTM International, and FSU InSPIRE Announce Finalists for Inaugural 3D Printing Tech Challenge
ASTRO America, ASTM International, and FSU InSPIRE Announce Finalists for Inaugural 3D Printing Tech Challenge Five Leading Companies to Demonstrate Cutting-Edge In-Situ Monitoring Technologies for Metal Additive Manufacturing July 15, 2025 – Bethesda, MD – The...
The Guam Daily Post: Advanced manufacturing leader chosen as Guam builds workforce for historic military buildup
The following article appeared in The Guam Daily Post: By Walter Ulloa The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America has selected a seasoned manufacturing executive to spearhead the establishment of Guam's first advanced manufacturing facility,...
Press Release: ASTRO America Announces Leadership for Guam Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA)
ASTRO America Announces Leadership for Guam Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA) Veteran 3D Printing and Defense Manufacturing Leader Alex Benham Tapped to Head Groundbreaking On-Island Initiative June 26, 2025 – Bethesda, MD – In its effort...
VoxelMatters: ASTRO America and Plastometrex partner to advance AM research for defense
The following article appears on VoxelMatters: ASTRO America (ASTRO), a non-profit research institute advancing manufacturing technology and policy in aerospace and defense, and Plastometrex, a specialist in mechanical testing, have joined forces to accelerate ASTRO’s...
Stars and Stripes: Guam to host $40 million 3D printing center to support Navy submarines
The following article appear on Stars and Stripes' website: By Alex Wilson A Maryland-based nonprofit is moving ahead with plans to build a facility on Guam that will allow the Navy to 3D print submarine components on demand, a move aimed at bolstering both military...
Press Release: ASTM International and ASTRO America Collaborate to Advance Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing
ASTM International and ASTRO America Collaborate to Advance Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing This project to accelerate AFSD will run through December 2027 April 8, 2025 - ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), a global leader in...
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...
Press Release: ASTRO America Announces Leadership Team for Florida-Based Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Research Center
ASTRO America Announces Leadership Team for Florida-Based Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Research Center Former John Deere Additive Manufacturing Lead Dr. Abdalla Nassar to Direct AM Forward February 12, 2025 – Panama City, FL – The Applied Science &...
Press Release: ASTRO America Partners with GENEDGE, Department of Defense, and Virginia Tech for Metal Additive Manufacturing Workshops
ASTRO America Partners with GENEDGE, Department of Defense, and Virginia Tech for Metal Additive Manufacturing Workshops Workshops Aim to Increase Adoption and Boost Modernization of Metal Additive Manufacturing Capabilities for Virginia Manufacturers January 28,...
Shaping the Future: Workshops Offer Virginia Metal Shops a Path to Innovation and Opportunity
At the end of January, ASTRO America will be supporting Virginia Tech’s work with the U.S. Department of Defense to enhance understanding of the benefits and requirements of metal additive manufacturing. A series of workshops hosted by Virginia’s Manufacturing...
Press Release: ASTRO America Announces Major Partnership with Florida State University, Helps Launch National Manufacturing Accelerator
ASTRO America Announces Major Partnership with Florida State University, Helps Launch National Manufacturing Accelerator New facility will serve as crucial hub for ASTRO’s ‘AM Forward’ industry collaboration, development of critical U.S. supply chains October 30,...
Press Release: ASTRO America’s AM Forward Initiative Receives Final Approval for Private Equity Fund
ASTRO America’s AM Forward Initiative Receives Final Approval for Private Equity Fund October 22, 2024 – Bethesda, MD – Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) of America executives will join senior officials from the U.S. Department of Defense...
Press Release: ASTRO America Hosts Stakeholder Meetings for Guam Additive Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA) Project
ASTRO America Hosts Stakeholder Meetings for Guam Additive Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA) Project On-Island Meeting Provides Updates on AM Production Facility and Workforce Training Initiative October 17, 2024 – Tumon, Guam — The Applied Science and...
Pacific Island Times: 3D printing and Guam’s emerging role in AUKUS
By Mar-Vic Cagurangan The planned establishment of a 3D printing facility on Guam is envisioned to position the island as a manufacturing and training hub for Navy operators in the region. At the same time, it is designed to support Washington’s commitments to the...
Press Release: ASTRO America, Stifel’s North Atlantic Capital, and ASTM International Lead Discussion on ‘Access to Capital for Advanced Manufacturing’
ASTRO America, Stifel’s North Atlantic Capital, and ASTM International Lead Discussion on ‘Access to Capital for Advanced Manufacturing’ Additive Manufacturing Leaders Talk Investment Strategy to Accelerate Critical Technologies and Modernize Supply Chain Resilience...
Metal AM: ASTRO America issues plan for Guam Additive Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator
The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America (ASTRO America), Bethesda, Maryland, USA, has announced the Guam Additive Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA) plan. GAMMA is based on three pillars – workforce development and...
VoxelMatters: ASTRO America issues implementation plan for GAMMA
By Edward Wakefield The plan for the Guam Additive Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator is based on workforce development and education; component testing and evaluation; and manufacturing business incubation/support on-island. The Applied Science &...
Marianas Business Journal: Groundbreaking 3D printing technology and workforce education center on island
Plans to create a 3D printing industry in Guam are taking shape with education programs that include training with the U.S. Navy, Colorado School of Mines, and technical workshops with Navy and “shipbuilder decision makers.” A press release from the Applied Science...
3D Print: ASTRO America Moves Ahead with Guam Additive Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator
The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of (ASTRO) America conducts workshops on advanced manufacturing, helps Boeing print rotor systems, lobbies for additive manufacturing (AM), and collaborates with companies like GE and Honeywell. ASTRO also has...
Pacific Daily News: Guam’s 3D printing plan moving forward
Guam’s plan for industrial additive manufacturing — or 3D printing — is moving forward. The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America, ASTRO, announced the delivery of an implementation plan to build the Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing...
Press Release: ASTRO America Issues Implementation Plan for the Guam Additive Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA)
ASTRO America Issues Implementation Plan for the Guam Additive Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA) Set to Build Groundbreaking 3D Printing Technology and Workforce Education Center on-Island July 15, 2024 – Bethesda, MD – The Applied Science &...
Wall Street Journal: U.S. Applies Private-Equity Fund Model to National Security Supply Chain
The first fund approved under a joint initiative focuses on 3-D printing for aerospace and defense manufacturing. Read the full article here.
3DPrint.com: Something Federal in the Air at AMUG 2024
“The 3D printing industry would probably be dead in the water if it weren’t for the U.S. government,” a representative of the US military said at the 2024 Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference. Of course, having been an employee of said government, he...
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