About This Department

NCAME was established in 2017 through a collaboration between Auburn University and NASA, as part of an AU/NASA Space Act Agreement. The center is also a founding partner of the ASTM Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (ASTM AM CoE). NCAME strives to bridge the gaps between fundamental and applied research aligned with the industry needs. The center also leads and fosters effective collaborations amongst industry, government, academia, non-profit organizations, and ASTM committees to ensure coordinated global efforts toward rapidly closing the gaps in AM standards and workforce development.