Policy, Innovation & Defense Additive Manufacturing: A Deep Dive with America Makes - Part 1

In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld is joined by Kimberly Gibson from America Makes for the first part of a two-part series focusing on the advancements and policy drivers in additive manufacturing in the U.S. Kimberly dives into the history and mission of America Makes, provides insights on policy innovation, industrial resilience, and how these factors are converging to reshape U.S. and global manufacturing landscapes. Highlighting the critical roles of workforce development, digital manufacturing, and ecosystem integration, Kimberly also discusses the importance of diversifying the industrial base's focus beyond defense and shares updates on current legislative initiatives like the National Defense Authorization Act. Don't miss this in-depth discussion on the transformative potential of additive manufacturing. 00:30 Meet Kimberly Gibson and Ed Herrick from America Makes 01:26 Kimberly's Journey and the Evolution of America Makes 03:35 The Role of America Makes in US Manufacturing 06:28 Challenges and Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing 11:49 The Importance of Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity 19:22 Government's Role in Accelerating Additive Manufacturing 25:07 Diversifying Beyond Defense Contracts 28:54 Congress Signals Support for Advanced Manufacturing 29:33 Senate Bill 2214 and the Additive Industry 31:44 Challenges in the Additive Manufacturing Sector 33:41 Right to Repair and Sustainment Issues 35:53 Unprecedented Demand for Additive Manufacturing 37:54 Additive Manufacturing in Various Sectors 43:39 Energy Sector and Additive Manufacturing 46:32 Additive Construction and Future Prospects 49:14 Teaming and Collaboration Opportunities 50:23 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

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Policy, Innovation & Defense Additive Manufacturing: A Deep Dive with America Makes - Part 1 is an episode from Additive Snack by Fabian Alefeld.

This episode is 54:32 long.

This episode was published on Dec 16, 2025.

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