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[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

ASTRO's 2025 Annual Report is out, marking a pivotal year for our advanced manufacturing accelerators and partners nationwide, including northwest Illinois, northwest Florida, and in Guam. ⚙️

Check out all of last year's progress here:
https://t.co/7EvgStebWG

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

This weekend! 🇬🇺 ASTRO’s Alex Benham speaks at Guam ACTE’s CTE Summit 2026: Fri 5–7pm panel at @sbpa_uog on emerging industries and what they mean for Guam’s schools/economy; Sat 12:15–1pm workshop at @GCATAGuam on Industry 4.0 skills.

Register here: https://t.co/OiwsQJRQGK

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

Last month was a historic one for ASTRO 🇬🇺

From Guam’s GAMMA launch to national press and podcast features, we’re building the Indo-Pacific’s next advanced manufacturing hub. ⚙️

Catch our November recap: https://t.co/8VHauRSDcj

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

Starting the week off strong with a @NealOrringer and Alex Benham podcast appearance! 🎙️

Stream the latest episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to hear all about ASTRO's efforts to bring advanced manufacturing to Guam 🇬🇺

https://t.co/s5wbrMFcxM

@SMi_Group

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

"Today is the day Guam joins the ranks of all 50 states establishing a supplier of manufactured submarine parts for the U.S. Navy.” 🎉🇬🇺

Watch @kuamnews' coverage of the GAMMA Applications Center benedición, featuring ASTRO President & CEO @NealOrringer:

https://t.co/6RVg86hNBE

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

Proud to share the video recap of the Benedición and ceremonial "groundbreaking" of the GAMMA Applications Center, courtesy of the Office of the Governor of Guam.

From point‑of‑need manufacturing to local technical jobs, this initiative brings impact. 🇬🇺

https://t.co/aGaTkBacru

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

ASTRO’s Dr. Jared Blecher will present at #ICAM25!

He’ll share research on sensor optimization + process simulation in metal AM, work supporting hypersonic weapon production.

Proud to see his expertise featured at @ASTMIntl's premier AM conference! 👏

https://t.co/qvoKvL1kGt

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

In the August issue of @NationalDefense, ASTRO's @NealOrringer & Alex Benham discuss how GAMMA is helping build a forward-deployed maritime industrial base in Guam, supporting the Navy at its point of use with critical part production.

Read the full piece ⬇️

[3DPrint @3DPrint_com]

Join us in NYC from February 24-26 for Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2026! We'd like to welcome some new sponsors:

@ASTROA_org, Silver Sponsor, WiFi
@LincolnElectric, Platinum Sponsor

Thanks for your support!
#3Dprinting #additivemanufacturing
https://t.co/KhzQYLL8E3

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

ASTRO is proud to welcome Alex Benham as Director & GM of the Guam Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Accelerator (GAMMA).

An additive manufacturing and DoD programs veteran, Alex will lead GAMMA's mission to strengthen Navy readiness on-island.

Release: https://t.co/jcgbnEyDCw

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

Together with @ASTMIntl and @InSPIREatFSU, we’ve launched the In-Situ Awareness Challenge — a new push to find the best real-time monitoring tech for metal #3Dprinting.

Think your solution is ready? Apply now: https://t.co/cVn45HxbMj

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

New collaboration alert! 🤝⚙️ We're teaming up with @ASTMIntl, @ASTMAMCOE to advance large-scale #AdditiveManufacturing through Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) with a focus on standards, quality, and scale.

Read more: https://t.co/JJzT2kX1Pg

#AFSD #3DPrinting #AM

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

Proud to see ASTRO's VP, Dr. Abdalla Nassar, on today’s @RAPID_Event panel: “The Case for AI/ML in Additive Manufacturing.”

#AI is transforming #AdditiveManufacturing—from real-time defect detection to generative design. Exciting conversations ahead! ⚙️

#RAPIDTCT #RAPIDTCT25

[Neal Orringer @NealOrringer]

Honored by the recognition. Congratulations to all the awardees and nominees. Great #MILAM2025

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

Big week for ASTRO at #MILAM2025! 🎉

Congratulations to ASTRO President Neal Orringer on his Lifetime Achievement Award & Senior Fellow LJ Holmes on his Ed & Workforce Dev Award! Huge honor from @DSI_Group recognizing their impact on defense & 3D printing! 🏆

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

Thank you @IMTSchicago for hosting our additive manufacturing panel yesterday! It was great to join @Stifel, @StifelInst and @ASTMIntl for an enlightening discussion on the role public-private partnerships can play in boosting capital for critical defense supply chains. #IMTS2024

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

In Rickie’s eyes, 3D printing’s ability to create complex, custom designs efficiently is fascinating.

Her foundation in both architectural concepts and civil engineering principles prepared her for her latest role: enrollment in the U.S. Navy’s advanced manufacturing program.

[Stifel Institutional @StifelInst]

Stifel was proud to present at this week’s @NDIAToday
Manufacturing Meeting. Mike Nitka and Mark Morrissette joined our partners at @ASTROA_org for a panel on ensuring access to capital for critical Defense Department technologies.

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

ASTRO’s @NealOrringer joined @Stifel at the
@NDIAToday Manufacturing Division Mtng to discuss access to capital for critical defense technologies. Our partnership is a unique private equity fund for AM investments in aerospace/defense funding.
https://t.co/IOm6L5lcTr

[ASTRO America @ASTROA_org]

More Big News!! ASTRO America joins Government of Guam and US Navy for Announcement of ‘Project Plan’ for 3D Printing Center on Guam
@Guamgov @_investguam @USNavy @BlueForgeUS @NealOrringer @JasonSGorey @LeeHudson_

https://t.co/I9B9K1Xrj7

[Neal Orringer @NealOrringer]

@ASTROA_org is excited to join our partner @Stifel to help build 1st @SBAgov & @DeptofDefense #SBICCT private equity effort. Let's grow #AERODEF additive mfg #3dprinting #supplychains! Thank you @SBAIsabel and @LockheedMartin! #AMForward
https://t.co/02O7e0VFlp