ASTM International and ASTRO America advance LFAM
The joint initiative aims to support the development and deployment of Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) by advancing standards, quality infrastructure, and best practices for large-scale AM technologies
ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE), a global leader in accelerating standardization and innovation in AM, has entered a collaboration with the Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) of America. This joint initiative aims to support the development and deployment of Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) by advancing standards, quality infrastructure, and best practices for large-scale AM technologies.
The project, titled ‘Advancement of Process, Materials, Applications, and Test and Evaluation for Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing’, runs from December 2024 through December 2027. It will be delivered in five phases, each targeting specific technical and strategic deliverables to accelerate the adoption and industrialization of AFSD.
“This collaboration reflects our continued commitment to accelerating the industrial readiness of emerging AM technologies through standards, training, and applied R&D,” said Dr. Mohsen Seifi, Vice President of Global Advanced Manufacturing Programs at ASTM. “By combining ASTM’s AM CoE expertise with ASTRO’s innovation leadership, we’re enabling a more robust and scalable future for large-scale additive manufacturing.”
Under this collaboration, ASTM AM CoE will lead efforts to: host stakeholder and value chain workshops; develop integrated control plans across equipment, facility, feedstock, and process dimensions; and implement a comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) for Characterization and Metrology (C&M).
The project will also initiate the development of standards for novel Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) methods, QMS workflows, and process specifications related to AFSD. Ideally, this comprehensive approach will yield significant advancements in material qualification, process control, and developing novel NDE methods, ultimately enhancing manufacturing readiness and production quality.
“ASTRO America’s mission is to bridge advanced science and applied technologies and innovation to strengthen US manufacturing,” said Jason Gorey, Executive Director of ASTRO America. “Working with ASTM’s AM CoE ensures we are not only advancing new technologies like AFSD, but doing so with the rigorous quality frameworks needed for long-term success.”
