The program listed below is NOT included with AMUG Conference registration. Participation requires separate registration and is at an additional cost.
ASTM
Unlock Navy Contracts: Become a Qualified Supplier Using Directed Energy Deposition and Powder Bed Fusion
Course Description:
The U.S. Navy is rapidly expanding its demand for additively manufactured parts, with thousands of components projected to be needed in the coming years to support the Maritime Industrial Base. However, the current pool of activated suppliers cannot meet this growing need.
This course is designed to help manufacturers seize this opportunity by guiding them through the full Navy supplier activation process—from initial contact to final approval. Participants will gain a clear understanding of NAVSEA requirements, technical publication specifications, quality system integration, and how to qualify additive manufacturing processes, specifically Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and Powder Bed Fusion (PBF).
Ideal for existing manufacturers looking to expand into defense contracts, or for startups entering the metal additive manufacturing supply chain, this course offers practical strategies and critical insights for becoming a trusted Navy supplier.
Course Dates:
- Saturday, March 14, 2026 (12:00 pm – 5:00 pm PDT)
- Sunday, March 15, 2026 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm PDT)
Course Location:
- AMUG 2026, Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV
Price:
- $799 through February 28 ($949 for March registrations)
Registration:
Instructor:
Shane Collins, Technical Fellow at ASTM and AMUG DINO
Shane Collins is the Technical Fellow, Metal Additive Manufacturing at Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International. He is a 20-year veteran of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. Shane has held positions in product management, business development, and operations for 3D printing machine manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers of polymer and metal parts. He led the development of several metal powder bed fusion standards and holds the position of chair of the ASTM F42.07 Subcommittee on Applications. For 10 years, Collins was chair of the F42.05 Subcommittee on Materials and Process. He received the ASTM Robert F. Painter Memorial Award in 2017, the ASTM Award of Merit in 2018, and honorary title of Fellow, the highest ASTM recognition granted by the organization. He is a co-author of publications in the powder bed fusion of 17-4 stainless steel, nickel alloy 625, and nickel alloy 718. Collins graduated from Purdue University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in management. Prior to joining ASTM, he was a vice president at Additive Industries of North America and general manager of the process and applications development center in Camarillo, California.
