ASTM International Acquires Global Additive Manufacturing Intelligence Leader Wohlers Associates
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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
Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively
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
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