Through this initiative, ASTM says it aims to deepen industry understanding of AM sustainability by assessing the environmental impact of various materials and processes.
The collaboration between the two organisations will provide Japanese manufacturers and researchers access to Phase3D’s additive manufacturing quality control solutions.
AddUp has been working closely with ASTM in the creation of the AMS Certification, helping to define safety protocols and guidelines that ensure safe operation in additive manufacturing facilities.
BSI Group conducted a thorough audit of UltiMaker’s operations and production of its 3D printing solutions at its research and manufacturing facilities operated by Ultimaker B.V. in Geldermalsen and Zaltbommel in The Netherlands.
The announcement will see the addition of EOS M 400/EOS M 400-4 metal 3D printers to the certification programme, which already includes the EOS M 290.
ASTM International‘s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), along with numerous industry partners, has launched the AM CoE Additive Manufacturing Certification Committee (AMCC) initiative.
Certified by the IAQC (International Aerospace Quality Group), the AS9100 standard is a set of guidelines for implementing a Quality Management System for use by aviation, space, and defence organisations.
ASTM International’s F42 AM technologies committee is developing a suite of proposed standards that will be used for quality assurance and quality control of materials and components used for additive construction with cementitious materials.
Robertson was discussing the potential of additive manufacturing should it overcome the challenges around qualification and certification on the latest Additive Insight podcast episode alongside FLOW-3D Senior CFD Engineer Allyce Jackman.
The company, an advanced manufacturing service provider, believes the enhancement of the ISO 13485 certification will bolster its position in the medical manufacturing industry.
