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W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Today, global standards organization ASTM International announced the

acquisition of Wohlers Associates, a global intelligence leader in the additive

manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing industry. The announcement coincided with

the Standards Forum at Formnext 2021, which serves as the leading trade show

for AM and next-generation intelligent manufacturing solutions.

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As part of the acquisition, ASTM International acquires the Wohlers Report, the

premier publication for the AM industry, along with intelligence briefs,

specialized reports, training in design for AM, and consulting services.

"We are thrilled to welcome Wohlers Associates to the ASTM family," notes

Katharine Morgan, ASTM International president. "Wohlers has been a trusted

source of intelligence and analysis for the AM community for more than 30 years

and I am excited to see what our two trusted and credible brands can accomplish

together for this industry."

Morgan looks forward to combining the Wohlers Report, and the full portfolio of

products and services from Wohlers Associates, with the work of ASTM's members

and the AM Center of Excellence (CoE). This alignment will result in new

possibilities for business intelligence, advice, and resources in the global AM

community.

Moving forward, the Fort Collins, Colorado company will do business as Wohlers

Associates, powered by ASTM International. Terry Wohlers, the organization's

principal consultant and president, will join ASTM International and serve as

head of additive manufacturing market intelligence. Also, Noah Mostow of

Wohlers Associates will become ASTM's new manager of AM market intelligence and

analytics. Both will serve under ASTM's AM CoE.

"I could not be more excited about joining the world-class team at ASTM

International," Wohlers said. "Through ASTM, we can now accept more projects

than in the past and our advisory services team is now larger than ever. We are

glad ASTM has made a commitment to publishing the report for years to come."

Wohlers adds that he is confident ASTM International will maintain the quality,

neutrality, and value customers have come to expect from the Wohlers Report,

which has been the undisputed, industry-leading publication on AM for 26 years.

The acquisition supports ASTM's growth vision and investment to expand its

footprint in the AM industry with robust AM programs, services, and product

offerings. These offerings now include market intelligence and technical and

strategic advisory services on the latest developments and trends in AM. They

complement existing ASTM programs and services to support the industrialization

of AM technologies. Future editions of the Wohlers Report are expected to be

integrated into ASTM's flagship product Compass, an online subscription

platform.

ASTM will leverage the existing Wohlers brand and build on its market influence

and access to top AM industry decision-makers worldwide. The acquisition is

expected to bring new value to many industries, thus enabling wider adoption of

AM products and services.

An in-person press conference on the acquisition will take place during

Formnext on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, from 11:15 – 11:45 CET at Portalhaus, in

Room Prisma on Level C.

To learn more about the products and services from Wohlers Associates, powered

by ASTM International, visit www.wohlersassociates.com.

Formed in 2018, the AM CoE is a collaborative partnership among ASTM

International and representatives from industry, governments, and academia,

that conduct strategic R&D to advance standards across all aspects of AM

technologies. The center aims to accelerate the development and adoption of

robust, game-changing technologies by leveraging training programs,

standardization, and certification-related offerings.

For more information on the work of the AM CoE, including supplemental

information on the acquisition, visit www.amcoe.org.

About ASTM International

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impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of

life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international

membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovate services to improve

lives… Helping our world work better.

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SOURCE: ASTM International