Additive manufacturing (AM), an umbrella term for technologies like 3D printing that create components through the accumulation of material, is an increasingly popular method for creating parts and components quickly and affordably. As AM technology continues to advance, it is fast becoming an essential tool in maintaining competitiveness in the marketplace. SME recently hosted an AM Summit, gathering nearly 100 attendees representing over 45 businesses, universities, trade groups and manufacturing institutes. Participants highlighted the importance of investing in education and awareness of AM technologies to build a stronger workforce and encouraging knowledge sharing and industry collaboration to strengthen AM’s capabilities, while also providing evidence of the value that AM brings to justify incorporating it into future manufacturing plans.