AM-Platform Has Joined Addliance as Core Member
The European additive manufacturing group joined the industry hub to unify regional production efforts.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Semiconductors
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AM-Platform has joined the European additive manufacturing alliance Addliance as a Core Member. The partnership seeks to bolster Europe's competitiveness in the global additive manufacturing sector by aligning member efforts and resources.
Why it matters
By integrating its network with Addliance, AM-Platform aims to consolidate industry expertise across the continent. This strategic move is intended to strengthen Europe's overall position in global manufacturing markets.
The AM-Platform network supports over 500 stakeholders across more than 25 countries. This integration complements the NAMA initiative, which involves four national partners from Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
The players
AM-Platform
This is a European additive manufacturing network that has connected over 500 stakeholders since its founding.
Addliance
Addliance acts as a specialized European hub alliance for the additive manufacturing industry.
NAMA
NAMA is a collaborative initiative combining national partners from Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
Nordic Innovation
This organization provides the backing for the NAMA project during its active period.
CECIMO
This organization launched AM-Europe to coordinate manufacturing technologies across the continent.
The details
The collaboration brings together AM-Platform, founded in 2007, with Addliance to synchronize continental manufacturing technologies. The alliance focuses on aligning strategic directions to improve the efficiency and reach of additive manufacturing operations throughout Europe.
Timeline
AM-Platform began operations in 2007.
The NAMA initiative operates from 2026 to 2028.
The AMA: Software 2026 event takes place on 22 October 2026.
The Tech Race
This partnership follows the broader trend of regional industrial coordination established by CECIMO's AM-Europe. By creating unified hubs, European manufacturers are attempting to scale operations to compete against established global players in the additive manufacturing space.
For industrial partners and stakeholders, this consolidation means access to a more unified pool of additive manufacturing resources and capabilities. Companies can expect more streamlined coordination across the 25-country network, potentially reducing fragmentation in European manufacturing workflows.
The takeaway
Industry-wide collaboration remains a critical factor for European manufacturers looking to maintain their footprint in the global technology sector. As these alliances mature, companies should monitor how shared resource networks influence regional production speed and capacity.
What happens next
The NAMA initiative is scheduled to draft a comprehensive long-term roadmap by 2028.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 3D Printing Industry.
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