Quality & supplier qualification
Connect additive manufacturing requirements to supplier readiness. Prepare the evidence and capability needed for independent qualification and certification.
For OEMs
For demanding equipment, access to a printing process is not enough. You need to understand how supplier capabilities, quality systems and evidence relate to the parts you intend to use.
For additive manufacturing suppliers
We support pre-assessment, gap closure, documentation and competence development so your organization can prepare for the relevant independent audit.
Additive Center + ASTM International
Additive Center / Maturity partner
Practical pre-assessment, consultancy, supplier-team training and readiness support aligned with the relevant AMQ requirements. We help translate requirements into workable processes and quality documentation.
ASTM International / Independent role
ASTM International provides the independent auditing and certification role, separate from Additive Center’s preparation support. Certification decisions belong to the certification body—not to Additive Center.
The preparation journey
Review current operations against the agreed certification or qualification scope.
Identify gaps in process controls, documentation and supporting evidence.
Use coaching, training and structured learning to make the approach repeatable.
Agree remaining actions and prepare for the relevant independent audit.
Start with the component’s critical requirements, then agree material traceability, manufacturing and post-processing records, dimensional inspection and any relevant test results. The depth of evidence should reflect the application and consequences of failure, rather than a generic document checklist.
A change in material, equipment, parameters, orientation, heat treatment, finishing or supplier may affect the qualified result. Define the review and requalification triggers in the agreed control plan. Not every change needs the same response, but the decision and supporting rationale should be documented.
No. A supplier’s quality system, a qualified production process and an application-specific part release are different scopes. The evidence needed depends on the intended application and customer requirements.
No. We support maturity and preparation. Independent auditing and certification are performed by the relevant certification body.
Our preparation approach references ASTM AMQ and ISO/ASTM 52920. The applicable requirements, scope and program arrangements are established for the specific engagement.
Readiness support does not replace an independent audit or guarantee its outcome. The agreed scope and responsibilities are established before work starts.