ASTM is an international standards organization that develops and publishes the standards that influence every step of the Additive Manufacturing process chain. These standards are not created in a silo. They are based on consensus and input from end-users, OEMs, government agencies, trade associations, and more. Therefore, individuals can play an active role in shaping standards and influence the future of Additive Manufacturing systems. 

Host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Mohsen Seifi, the Global Director of AM Programs at ASTM International about how standards are created, which standards are important to the AM journey, and how you can and should get involved. 

Key Takeaways:

[1:38] Mohsen describes ATSM’s involvement in the AM process and current efforts of the organization. 

[6:22] How standards help the AM industry to accelerate and why it’s important for individual contributors to get involved.

[10:54] Key standards in the AM process chain. 

[22:07] Mohsen shares an example of how a standard has impacted the core of the AM process. 

[28:58] Best practices and tips and tricks for an AM Qualifications/Quality Engineer.

[31:18] Mohsen shares his background in material science and engineering and his journey to his current position as a Director of Global AM Programs.

Shareables: 

“Due to the nature of the standard development processes which are consensus-based and voluntary, the pace of a standardization is not rapid.” — Mohsen Seifi, Director Global AM programs, ASTM on The Additive Snack Podcast

“The success of any high impact technology requires consistency, quality, repeatability, and ultimately scalability.” — Mohsen Seifi, Director Global AM programs, ASTM on The Additive Snack Podcast

“In the AM process, you have two main choices: you can either sit back and wait for the standards to be developed and to become available, or you can roll up your sleeves and contribute to the development and influence the direction.” — Mohsen Seifi, Director Global AM programs, ASTM on The Additive Snack Podcast

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