AM Strategy

Why have a UK Additive Manufacturing strategy ?

Ensure UK maximises benefits of Additive Manufacturing
Provide a joined up activity;
- Involving all parties (industry, academia, government, finance etc.)
- Covering research, innovation, exploitation and training
- Considers the entire supply chain
Reduce the risk of duplication and critical gaps
Focus effort to give the most effective outcome
Raise awareness of the potential impact of Additive Manufacturing
Accelerate learning /knowledge transfer
Ensure immediate opportunities are addresses but not at the expense of capability building for the long-term sustainability

UK’s Additive Manufacturing Strategy Development

2014

small committee established to coordinate the development of the Additive Manufacturing strategy
secured support from leading UK organisations
Positioning paper generated

2015

Series of workshops held to engage with stakeholders
On-line call for evidence
Working groups established

2016

Platform for engagement document published

2017

Additive Manufacturing strategy document published
Key bodies established to oversee the implementation of the Additive Manufacturing strategy;
- AM Leadership council established
- AM Special Interest Group established

Positioning Paper

Published March 2015

“The evidence presented in this document places the UK amongst the global leaders in knowledge and successful application of Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D Printing. This disruptive technology has the potential to transform how and where manufacturing is done across a wide range of industrial sectors and global markets”.

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