The AAMN is the hub that supports Alberta companies to design, procure and sell products with enhanced performance. The network is a mechanism to share best practices and experiences to advance additive manufacturing provincially, with a global impact. The network helps companies explore AM as a design tool for their business and train their staff to grow competency in the AM field.

The goals of network are to:

• Reduce upfront cost for AB manufacturers
• De-risk new technology
• Drive best practices
• Build new industries and support established ones
• Create jobs and increase export potential
• Utilize collaborative resources in provincial applied research organizations