ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) has introduced a new manufacturer certification program aimed at improving quality assurance and process control in the additive manufacturing supply chain. The program addresses specific needs that traditional quality management systems weren’t designed to cover for additive manufacturing operations. Developed with input from over 25 end users including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Ford, and General Motors, the certification aims to build trust across supply chains.
The new certification framework is built on internationally recognized standards including ISO/ASTM 52901, 52904, and 52920. It offers a tailored approach with OEM-specific requirements to ensure relevance across different industry sectors. Dr. Martin White, director of technical operations for ASTM International, stated: “By aligning end-user requirements and providing third-party assurance, this initiative helps unlock the full potential of AM in high-performance applications.”
Pilot audits conducted at AM Craft, Oechsler, and KSB validated the certification’s adaptability across different technologies and operating environments. Stephan Braun from KSB described the audit as “a truly positive and valuable opportunity,” while Andreas Knoechel of OECHSLER noted it was “thorough, but also collaborative and insightful.”
The program aims to help manufacturers reduce redundant audits, improve transparency between OEMs and suppliers, and accelerate time-to-market. It joins ASTM’s existing family of AM certification programs that includes certifications for additively manufactured parts, metal PBF-LB processes, facility safety, and personnel qualifications.
ASTM International announced the certification program while serving as Knowledge Partner and Platinum Sponsor of TCT 3Sixty, a major UK additive manufacturing trade show. The organization’s team is showcasing these offerings at Booth D40 during the event.
More information about the AMCC Certification is available at https://amcoe.org/amcc.
Source: astm.org