ASTM Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (ASTM AM CoE) is a leading global initiative dedicated to advancing the field of additive manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D Printing.
Established by ASTM International, ASTM AM CoE brings together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to drive the development of comprehensive standards, foster innovation, and promote best practices in additive manufacturing through training, certification and advisory services.
The Singapore Office is the regional HQ for Asia Pacific.
Education & Workforce Development – Training Programs and Certificate Courses
We provide a variety of training programs to cater to your various needs: professional certificate courses, role-based courses, short courses and e-learning programs.
Courses available ranges from beginner entry-level additive manufacturing training to advanced expert courses that enables cross-skilling. All our certificate courses comply with ASTM E2659-24: Standard Practice for Certificate Programs.
Standards & Certifications – International Standards, Facility Certification and Operator Certification
All ASTM certifications comply to ASTM standards. Currently available internationally-recognised Additive Manufacturing Certifications (AMC) fall into 3 key categories: Quality Certifications (3 tiers) , Facility Safety Certification, and Machine Operator Certifications.
For Additive Manufacturing Quality certifications, the 3 tiers are:
ASTM AMC-QS – Quality System Certification, for organizations producing parts for Tier 1 OEMS in various industries, following ISO/ASTM 52920 + industry QMS standards with requirements specific to AM
ASTM AMC-QF – Qualified Facility Certification, for organizations producing AM parts in general following ISO/ASTM 52920, ISO/ASTM 52901 and process-specific standards such as ISO/ASTM 52904
ASTM AMC-QP – Qualified Process Certification, for organizations seeking to demonstrate a specific qualified AM process, such as R&D organizations following ISO/ASTM 52904 or relevant process specific standards
Advisory, Market Intelligence – Advisory Services and Wohlers Publications
Strategic advisory and consulting services are available through Wohlers Associates, which was acquired by ASTM International in November 2021. Founded in 1986, Wohlers Associates offers decades of unparalleled experience in providing market intelligence and advisory services for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry, including its premier annual publication, the Wohlers Report.
