The Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) at ASTM International has announced a multi-year collaboration with the Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) America. The goal of the partnership is to accelerate the industrial adoption of Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD). This solid-state technology is considered a promising approach for large-scale additive manufacturing, particularly in processing metal alloys.
The joint project, which runs through the end of 2027, is titled “Advancement of Process, Materials, Applications, and Test and Evaluation for Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing.” It is structured into five phases, each focusing on different technical and strategic objectives. A particular emphasis is placed on the development of normative frameworks, implementation of quality assurance systems, and the advancement of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques.
Unlike traditional powder-based methods, AFSD feeds solid rods or wire as the input material, which is plasticized through friction. This eliminates common issues such as powder handling, porosity, and high thermal stresses.
“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, ASTM’s vice president of global advanced manufacturing programs. “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.”
Within the partnership, ASTM is responsible for coordinating stakeholder workshops, drafting integrated control plans for equipment, materials, and processes, and establishing a quality management system for metrology and material characterization. ASTRO America contributes its experience in translating research into practical manufacturing solutions.
“ASTRO America’s mission is to bridge advanced science and applied technologies and innovation to strengthen U.S. 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.”
Through the joint development of standards and testing procedures, both organizations aim to enhance the maturity and adoption of large-format additive manufacturing technologies in industrial applications.
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