ANSI and America Makes Launched Standards Database
The organizations released a new online portal and progress report to address additive manufacturing standardization gaps.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Materials Science
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The American National Standards Institute and America Makes launched an online standards database in September 2026 to track progress in 3D printing. The initiative aims to provide centralized information on existing standards and ongoing research efforts.
Why it matters
These resources serve as a critical tool for aligning industry practices by identifying work in progress and filling identified standardization gaps. By consolidating complex data, the platform helps developers streamline compliance and integration across the sector.
The roadmap was developed by 300 experts to catalog 141 standardization gaps across the industry. The new database allows users to filter results by specific material, process, and standard type after completing an online form.
The players
American National Standards Institute
This private, non-profit organization oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products and services in the United States.
America Makes
Based in the United States, this organization is a public-private partnership focused on advancing additive manufacturing technology and research.
Additive Manufacturing Standardization Collaborative
This collaborative group is responsible for identifying and prioritizing standardization gaps within the 3D printing industry.
The details
The new database aggregates information from the AMSC roadmap, public calls for comment, and ongoing research into standards developers' work programs. The September 2026 Gaps Progress Report offers specific updates on five of the total 141 identified standardization gaps currently hindering additive manufacturing progress.
Timeline
September 2026: The Gaps Progress Report was officially published.
April 2027: The next progress report is currently anticipated.
The Big Picture
This story updates the progress figures previously established by the AMSC Standardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturing Version 3.0. The release marks a shift toward greater transparency in technical requirements for the additive manufacturing industry.
Researchers and engineers can access the database to streamline their compliance workflows by filtering for specific materials and processes. This centralized resource reduces the time spent researching fragmented standards, potentially accelerating the development of new manufacturing products.
The takeaway
Standardization is essential for scaling additive manufacturing across diverse industrial applications. Users should regularly monitor the database to track how new standards influence their specific production processes and material choices.
What happens next
The next progress report regarding standardization gaps is anticipated for release in April 2027.
Further reading
For additional context on industrial research, visit the Materials Science section.
More information
Access the official Additive Manufacturing Standards Database to begin your research.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Metal Additive Manufacturing.
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