Let’s define the way you industrialize

The Manual for Industrial AM -The AM I Navigator is a comprehensive and widely recognized maturity model that outlines the key stages of industrialized Additive Manufacturing (AM). It offers companies a structured and proven framework to successfully implement their AM strategies by applying targeted measures aligned with each stage of maturity.

This open, best-practice model is built on the collective experience of numerous industry players and is continuously enhanced through real-world application. Scientifically validated and economically proven, it supports the seamless integration of AM into scaled industrial production environments.

About Us
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Technology partners

ATM - industrial 3d printing partner
AZO - industrial 3d printing partner
Dyemansion - industrial 3d printing partner
EOS - industrial 3d printing partner
ForwardAM - industrial 3d printing partner
HP - industrial 3d printing partner
Materialise - industrial 3d printing partner
Siemens - industrial 3d printing partner
Stratasys - industrial 3d printing partner

Knowledge partners

Boston Consulting Group - global consulting and knowledge partner
Capgemini - global business and technology transformation partner

How to get started

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AM I Navigator Maturity Model

Matrix showing the 10 dimensions that are considered to assess the maturity level for individuals and organizations.
Discover the AM I Navigator Maturity Model
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Self-Assessment

An interactive online tool to evaluate additive manufacturing capabilities across 10 different dimensions.
Complete the Maturity Check
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Industry References & Transformation Insights

An interactive map is based on a multidimensional level model that guides through the various maturity levels of additive manufacturing and provides transformation insights & industry references to successfully reach certain development milestones.
Discover the Industry References & Transformation Insights

User Statements

1zu1 user statement

We entered the new workshop with an open mind and were very positively surprised by the process and the results. The diverse questions allowed us to gain many new insights. We found the development of a common sentiment particularly valuable.  The maturity model presented greatly helped us to better understand our own position and find our bearings. Additionally, the structured approach provided a cross-domain overview that was very insightful for us.

bosch user statement

The joint AM I Navigator workshop with Siemens, enhanced by the systemic perspective of experienced consultants, highlighted both our strengths and weaknesses. A comprehensive analysis of the involved processes and verification with business cases confirmed and demonstrated our efficiency in many areas. We identified some new improvement potentials, which are now being addressed.

materials solutions user statement

In the hustle of daily tasks, it’s easy to The workshop allowed us to step back and, with a structured approach, address various dimensions—from strategy and production setup to sustainability and many more—focusing on our journey from the current state to our target goals.