美国制造启动两项价值2560万美元的增材制造项目征集

America Makes, the leading U.S. public-private partnership dedicated to additive manufacturing, alongside the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), has unveiled two major project calls with a combined funding pool of $25.6 million. These initiatives are poised to accelerate the adoption of metal additive manufacturing within the defense sector, offering significant opportunities for innovators and engineers alike.

美国制造（America Makes），作为美国领先的专注于增材制造的公私合作伙伴关系，携手国防制造与加工国家中心（NCDMM），共同发布了两项重大项目招标，资金总额达2560万美元。这些举措旨在加速金属增材制造在国防领域的应用，为创新者和工程师带来重要机遇。

The funding is strategically divided between two distinct programs. The Maturation Initiative for Additive Metals Interchangeability (MIAMI) is backed by $12.4 million, while the INtegrated System for In-situ Testing & Evaluation (INSITE) receives $13.2 million. Both programs zero in on metal additive manufacturing, targeting critical defense applications but with different focal points.

这笔资金被战略性地分配至两个不同的项目。增材金属互换性成熟计划（MIAMI）获得1240万美元资助，而原位测试与评估集成系统（INSITE）则获得1320万美元。两个项目均聚焦金属增材制造，针对关键国防应用，但各有侧重。

MIAMI is funded through the Office of the Under Secretary of War, Acquisition and Sustainment, Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program. Its core mission is to validate whether metallic additive manufacturing materials can reliably replace traditional alloys in weapon system components. Project teams will select candidate parts, define rigorous performance requirements, and generate shared validated data. The goal is to prove that the additive manufacturing material meets or exceeds the critical properties of the legacy alloy it aims to replace.

MIAMI 由战争、采办与保障事务副部长办公室下设的工业基础分析与保障计划提供资金。其核心任务是验证金属增材制造材料能否可靠替代武器系统部件中的传统合金。项目团队将选择候选部件，定义严格的性能要求，并生成共享的验证数据。目标是证明增材制造材料达到或超过其欲替代的原有合金的关键性能。

Three awards are anticipated for MIAMI. Proposed efforts are expected to reduce technical and industrial risk, support practical pathways to transition, and provide shared value to both the Department of War and the organic industrial base.

MIAMI 预计将颁发三个奖项。拟议的工作应旨在降低技术和工业风险，支持切实可行的转化路径，并为战争部及有机工业基础提供共享价值。

John Martin, Additive Manufacturing Research Director at America Makes, emphasized the strategic importance of this initiative. “Advancing material interchangeability through additive manufacturing is a strategic step toward strengthening the nation’s defense posture,” he said. “This effort delivers the analytical rigor and validated data needed to accelerate trusted AM adoption, directly supporting the Department of War’s priorities for a more resilient and responsive industrial base.”

美国制造增材制造研究总监约翰·马丁强调了这一计划的战略重要性。他表示：“通过增材制造推进材料互换性，是加强国家防御态势的战略一步。这项工作提供了加速可信赖增材制造应用所需的分析严谨性和验证数据，直接支持战争部关于建设更具韧性和响应能力的工业基础的优先事项。”

MIAMI is structured in two phases. Phase 0 involves assessing applications and traditional materials where a selected additive manufacturing material could serve as a viable substitute. It includes planning to define qualification-ready process, material, and feedstock specifications, along with preliminary qualification testing. The final phase then moves into comprehensive testing and demonstration based on the Phase 0 test plan.

MIAMI 分为两个阶段。第0阶段涉及评估那些选定增材制造材料可作为可行替代品的应用和传统材料，包括规划以定义符合资格认证的工艺、材料和原料规格，以及初步资格认证测试。最后阶段则基于第0阶段的测试计划，进入全面的测试和演示。

INSITE is funded through the Office of the Under Secretary of War, Acquisition and Sustainment, Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program, and the Office of the Under Secretary of War, Manufacturing Technology Office. One award is anticipated for this initiative. The project aims to establish an integrated additive manufacturing quality assurance system that combines in-situ monitoring with post-build inspection.

INSITE 由战争、采办与保障事务副部长办公室下设的工业基础分析与保障计划，以及战争、制造技术事务副部长办公室共同提供资金。该项目预计将颁发一个奖项，旨在建立一个集成的增材制造质量保证系统，结合原位监测与构建后检查。

The stated objective is to strengthen defect detection, support more reliable additive manufacturing qualification, and deliver production-ready capabilities that improve efficiency, readiness, and competitiveness across the U.S. supply base. This combined in-situ and post-build nondestructive evaluation approach is designed to improve inspection of large components, dense materials, and complex geometries that are difficult to assess using traditional methods.

明确的目标是加强缺陷检测，支持更可靠的增材制造资格认证，并提供提升美国供应链效率、准备状态和竞争力的生产就绪能力。这种结合原位与构建后无损评估的方法，旨在改进对使用传统方法难以评估的大型部件、致密材料和复杂几何形状的检测。

Rather than advancing individual sensing or nondestructive evaluation technologies in isolation, INSITE is structured around an integrated and certifiable quality assurance framework. This holistic approach is expected to set a new standard for quality control in additive manufacturing.

INSITE 并非孤立地推进单个传感或无损评估技术，而是围绕一个集成且可认证的质量保证框架进行构建。这种整体方法有望为增材制造的质量控制树立新标准。

For designers, engineers, and hobbyists, these developments signal a growing confidence in metal additive manufacturing as a viable production method for high-stakes applications. As defense and industrial sectors increasingly adopt these technologies, the demand for high-quality, reliable 3D printing models and premium STL files will continue to rise. This presents a unique opportunity for creators to contribute to a rapidly evolving field.

Whether you are working on prototype parts, functional components, or artistic projects, staying informed about these advancements can help you align your work with industry trends. The focus on material interchangeability and integrated quality assurance underscores the importance of precision and reliability in every print.

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