Standards development and leadership

Standards Development and Leadership

Advancing Manufacturing Through Shared Standards

APL plays a significant role in shaping additive manufacturing standards. By addressing gaps in current standards, APL supports the advancement of manufacturing practices that meet the stringent requirements of defense and industry stakeholders.​

Mission

ASTM AM Standards Contribution

Helping define global additive manufacturing material standards

Digital Thread Integration

Standards for secure design-to-build traceability

Qualification Protocols for Defense Applications

Certifying additively manufactured components for operational use

The potential to democratize the industrial base and engage small businesses is both challenging and very exciting.

James Borghardt Program Manger, Maritime Expeditionary Logistics
James Borghardt

Related Areas of Impact

Advanced Manufacturing

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