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Additive Manufacturing Formal Agreements

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Additive Manufacturing (AM) holds formal agreements to work with federal and non-federal entities. Contact us anytime with questions or opportunities to collaborate. 
 
See the sections below to learn about opportunities to collaborate with NIST AM via formal agreements: 
Partners  | Grants | Consortia | CRADAs | Interlaboratory Studies | Memoranda of Understanding | Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)

Partners

NIST AM partners with government, academia, and industry. 

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We partner with federal and non-federal entities to advance Additive Manufacturing.
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Grants 

NIST AM has grants available for AM research. 

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We support advancements in AM through research grants.
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Consortia

NIST AM consortia bring researchers and stakeholders together to advance AM. Learn more.

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NIST AM has various additive manufacturing consortia.
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CRADAs 

NIST has Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) with various entities. Learn more.

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We support research and development in AM via CRADAs. 
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Interlaboratory Studies

NIST AM participates in several Interlaboratory Studies to assess the quality of test materials and the accuracy of measurements. Learn more.

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NIST AM's interlaboratory studies help ensure accurate measurements and standards.
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Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)

NIST forms Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to establish general understandings between NIST AM and various government entities.

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Memoranda of Understandings help NIST AM collaborate with government entities. 
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Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) 

NIST AM holds Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) for the exchange of research materials into or out of NIST. 

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MTAs help NIST AM and our collaborators transfer research materials into or out of NIST. 
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MML Additive Manufacturing Program Coordinator

Created October 29, 2024, Updated January 22, 2025