It wasn’t that long ago that, outside of some forward-thinking companies and labs, additive manufacturing (AM) technology was almost unknown. Since then, the public—and industry—has gone from no concept of AM to an exaggerated one to a rapidly maturing technology delivering tangible benefits, opportunities and rewards. Great strides have been made to get here and it’s worth remembering that people, more than machines, materials, or processes, made those strides possible.

The true story of AM—it’s current and potential abilities and, just as important, the people who continue to develop it—deserves to be heard. For more than 30 years, SME has convened and engaged with leading voices from all corners of the additive world. Now, to better tell the AM story, we are proud to announce, “Voices AMplified.” Here, we will showcase the depth and breadth of individuals and knowledge within SME’s AM ecosystem, including SME’s AM Community leaders and advisors. Voices AMplified is a cross-platform initiative with content across print and digital, including articles in SME magazines, podcasts, and webinars.