Centers of Excellence
Our Centers of Excellence conduct strategic R&D that enables different emerging technologies to make better use of standards to drive up quality and accelerate commercial success. The Centers see ASTM partnering with industry, research hubs, regulators, academia, and governments from around the world to provide three core elements:
- coordinated R&D to support faster standards development
- programs and services to support workforce development and training
- strategic guidance and funding geared towards the needs of each technology
Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Founded in 2018, ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) has been at the forefront of accelerating innovation in additive manufacturing. By advancing research and development, supporting the creation of industry standards, and offering world-class training and certification programs, the AM CoE has become a global leader in AM solutions. Through its partnership with Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, the AM CoE provides market intelligence, business strategy, and advisory services, driving the future of manufacturing across industries and governments worldwide.
ASCET Center of Excellence
Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies, ASCET is a transformative initiative aimed at supporting private sector-driven U.S. engagement and capacity building in the development and use of international standards. The result of a cooperative agreement between ASTM International and The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ASCET supports international standardization for critical and emerging technologie (CETs).
Exo Technology Center of Excellence
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Established in 2019, the ASTM International Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) is a collaboration between ASTM (and its more than 30,000 members) and consumers, industry, government, healthcare, and academia. The ET CoE seeks to improve the quality of life and participation of all people through accelerating exo technology research, standards, testing, and training.