AAES

In the late 1970s, Ken Roe, past-president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, began promoting the idea that the societies representing various elements of the engineering profession in the United States needed to improve their working relationships. The Engineers Joint Council provided for some interaction between the societies, but its structure did not facilitate organized collaboration. Others caught Mr. Roe's vision and together they proposed the formation of an umbrella organization for engineering with the express purpose of facilitating meaningful collaboration. Over a two-year period spanning 1978 and 1979, the proposal was developed and the American Association of Engineering Societies, or AAES, was born. The original mission of AAES was to be the voice of the engineering profession in the United States. The vision was for AAES to become the organization to which policy makers would turn for answers when addressing issues with engineering implications. Heretofore, engineering was heard as several independent voices reflecting the various disciplines and interests. With AAES, those voices could be united into one, yielding a more focused response for the good of the public as well as the profession.

AMA

The Additive Manufacturing Association (AMA) aims to stimulate the adoption and exploitation of rapid product design, prototyping and manufacturing technologies in the UK and provide a source of unbiased information from both industry experts and university research groups.

AMT

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents and promotes U.S.-based manufacturing technology and its members — those who design, build, sell, and service the continuously evolving technology that lies at the heart of manufacturing.
Founded in 1902 and based in Virginia, the association specializes in providing targeted business assistance, extensive global support, and business intelligence systems and analysis. AMT advocates for advanced manufacturing through innovation and R&D, as well as the development of an education initiative known as Smartforce. AMT owns and manages IMTS—The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which is the premier manufacturing technology event in North America.

AMUG

The Additive Manufacturing Users Group's origins date back to the early 1990s when the founding industry users group was called 3D Systems North American Stereolithography Users Group, a users group solely focused on the advancement of stereolithography (SL) use with the owners and operators of 3D Systems' equipment. Today, AMUG educates and supports users of all additive manufacturing technologies. The primary charter of the group remains the same, but its members are much more diversified, global and focused in advancing additive manufacturing technology for rapid manufacturing and prototyping. Presently, AMUG is in the process of completing all the legal requirements to change its name. In an April 2011 vote, the members enthusiastically agreed to change the association's name from 3DSUG (3DS Users Group, Inc.) to AMUG and to expand the membership beyond stereolithography and selective laser sintering users. Now, operators/owners of any commercial technology - 3D printing, DMD, DMLS, FDM, LS, SL, SLM, PolyJet, and more * - can benefit from the information exchange and professional network that AMUG offers. AMUG educates and advances the uses and applications of additive manufacturing technologies

ASEE

Founded in 1893, the American Society for Engineering Education is a nonprofit organization of individuals and institutions committed to furthering education in engineering and engineering technology. It accomplishes this mission by promoting excellence in instruction, research, public service, and practice; exercising worldwide leadership; fostering the technological education of society; and providing quality products and services to members. In pursuit of academic excellence, ASEE develops policies and programs that enhance professional opportunities for engineering faculty members, and promotes activities that support increased student enrollments in engineering and engineering technology colleges and universities. Strong communication and collaboration with national and international organizations further advances ASEE's mission.
ASEE also fulfills its mission by providing a valuable communication link among corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions. ASEE's 12,000+ members include deans, department heads, faculty members, students, and government and industry representatives who hail from all disciplines of engineering and engineering technology. ASEE’s organizational membership is composed of 400 engineering and engineering technology colleges and affiliates, more than 50 corporations, and numerous government agencies and professional associations. ASEE directs many of its efforts at providing for open and ongoing dialogues among these groups.

ASME

ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), is a not-for-profit membership organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines, toward a goal of helping the global engineering community develop solutions to benefit lives and livelihoods. Founded in 1880 by a small group of leading industrialists, ASME has grown through the decades to include more than 120,000 members in over 150 countries worldwide. From college students and early-career engineers to project managers, corporate executives, researchers and academic leaders, ASME's members are as diverse as the engineering community itself. ASME serves this wide-ranging technical community through quality programs in continuing education, training and professional development, codes and standards, research, conferences and publications, government relations and other forms of outreach.

ASTM

ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international voluntary consensus standards. Today, some 12,000 ASTM standards are used around the world to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence. ASTM’s leadership in international standards development is driven by the contributions of its members: more than 30,000 of the world’s top technical experts and business professionals representing 135 countries. Working in an open and transparent process and using ASTM’s advanced electronic infrastructure, ASTM members deliver the test methods, specifications, guides, and practices that support industries and governments worldwide.

GARPA

The Global Alliance of Rapid Prototyping Associations (GARPA), and its annual meeting, the Global Summit, were formed to encourage the sharing of information on additive manufacturing (AM, rapid prototyping and related subjects across international borders. As a part of this sharing, GARPA members from around the world participate in activities that include technical presentations at industry conferences, the publication of application case studies, business meetings, social events, and the formal and informal exchange of information.

NCATC

Beginning with twelve charter members in 1988, National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) has over 170 member institutions, ranging from colleges, universities and schools to the corporate community, throughout the United States and Canada. NCATC represents a netork of higher education resources that advocates and promotes the use of technology applications that enhance economic and workforce development programs and services. Advanced Technology Centers (ATCs) are located in all regions of the United States and are normally associated with community colleges and universities. Some private corporations and school districts also have established ATCs. An ATC is a commitment of persons and resources in the effort to reach, enhance and add value to business. An ATC is not necessarily a physical facility, but is often thought of and referred to as a structure. Beyond bricks and mortar, and ATC operation is a conscious effort to bring together the resources of the college in business and industry outreach, and it can be an organizational model that encompasses many functions of the college. While there is no single definition, an ATC can be described as a locus of economic development with substantial and concerted business and industry outreach products and services.

NSPE

NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers), in partnership with the State Societies, is the organization of licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Engineer Interns (EIs). Through education, licensure advocacy, leadership training, multi-disciplinary networking, and outreach, NSPE enhances the image of its members and their ability to ethically and professionally practice engineering.