Articles by Eartha Hopkins

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NDT | Additive Standards

America Makes and ANSI: Leading AM Standardization Efforts

Standardization not only fosters economic growth but also accelerates AM innovation and bolsters U.S. global competitiveness.
Eartha Hopkins
September 7, 2025

As high-performance industries adopt additive manufacturing (AM), the demand for harmonized standards is growing. This drives organizations and regulatory bodies to develop consistent protocols, moving away from conflicting standards.


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Students from a pilot cohort of a six-week program providing foundational skills in additive manufacturing.
Management

America Makes Powers the Next-Gen Supply Chain with Visionary Workforce Initiatives

America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, recognizes the urgent need for education and workforce development initiatives.
Eartha Hopkins
May 11, 2025

The U.S. manufacturing supply chain faces challenges, especially for small- to medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in additive manufacturing. To tackle talent shortages, America Makes has partnered with organizations to develop education and workforce initiatives to enhance SMM capabilities and competitiveness.



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