ASME Membership

Additive Manufacturing (AM)

AM showcases the latest technology and industry developments with in-depth case studies, resources, interviews with experts and events.

    Lauralyn McDaniel

    Lauralyn McDaniel

    Lauralyn McDaniel leads our additive manufacturing/3D printing strategy and engagement. With over 20 years of experience in AM, micromanufacturing, and nanotechnology, McDaniel is active in the industry and serves as Vice Chair of the America Makes & ANSI Additive Manufacturing Standards Collaborative and as co-chair of the Medical Workgroup, DICOM WG-17 3D Manufacturing, RSNA 3D Printing SIG, and ASTM F42 Executive Committee. She received the America Makes Ambassador designation in 2018 and was named the 3D Printing Industry Community Advocate of the Year in 2019.

    content by Lauralyn McDaniel

    Personalized Medical Additive Manufacturing Growing

    As physicians and other healthcare professionals work to advance patient care, becoming more personalized and precise, additive manufacturing has demonstrated to become an enabler. From the early days of the first commercial AM technology, stereolithography, the ability to use medical imaging to create patient care tools emerged. In a recent survey of the medical AM […]

    Movers, Shakers, Funding & Other News for August 8-26

    ICYMI: The additive manufacturing community saw movement for people, organizations, and funding in the last few weeks. Stratasys, 3D Systems, Carbon, and GoEngineer all announced acquisitions to expand their position to meet the needs of AM professionals. Trumpf, Prellis Biologics, and 3D Systems moved experienced leaders into new positions. ExLattice and Nuburu received SBIR awards […]

    Energy, Clinical Trials, Executives & Other News for Week of August 1

    ICYMI: The energy sector may be newer to additive manufacturing, but they are catching up quickly. Last week we saw new facilities to scale the 3D printing of batteries and critical parts for gas turbines representing significant investment to accelerate the application of additive manufacturing. The medical community also saw progress toward true bioprinting with […]

    AM Materials Development & Other News for Week of July 25

    ICYMI: While AM materials development is always of interest to the community, we saw three announcements focused on 3D printing materials last week including a collaboration between the US Department of Energy and Iperion to develop low cost titanium, availability of an alternative to PVA for material extrusion platforms, and qualification of a nickel alloy […]

    Space Exploration in the News Roundup July 25

    While some of us have always been fascinated by space exploration, the interest seems to have been reignited the last few weeks with the first photos from the James Webb telescope. Kicking off with Ursa Major’s “Rocket in a box” on July 13 and continuing last week with announcement of the first commercial mission to […]

    Innovative, Agile, and Sustainable: Aerospace Manufacturing’s Future is Digital.

    Growth of smaller satellites, advanced air mobility, reusability of rockets, and commercial space vehicles, is driving new aerospace manufacturing needs. Consistent with a history of early adoption, aerospace companies are exploring, advancing, and developing emerging technology. Despite reduced travel and a downturn in revenue during the last two years, many companies continued to innovate by […]