Defense Manufacturing for a Stronger America
National Security Policy
Technology Innovation
Supply Chain Resilience
ASTRO America is non-partisan and not-for-profit. We team with industry, government, and academic partners to develop Advanced Manufacturing Accelerators in key locations across the United States.
Through our unique networks, expertise, and approach to material qualification, we are driving transformative change in American defense production.
ASTRO America is non-partisan and not-for-profit. We team with industry, government, and academic partners to develop Advanced Manufacturing Accelerators in key locations across the United States.
Through our unique networks, expertise, and approach to material qualification, we are driving transformative change in American defense production.
Our Regions
ASTRO Indo Pacific
ASTRO is building and managing a Guam-based center focused on manufacturing prototyping, part-testing, and higher education. GAMMA advances U.S. national security and economic diversification.
ASTRO South
ASTRO is teamed with Florida State University to develop the Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, and Education (InSPIRE) as a major center for aerospace and defense manufacturing research and education in northwest Florida— designing the factory floor, managing industry and government collaborations, and helping prioritize applied research. InSPIRE promotes economic development across Northwest Florida, advancing technology innovation, high-value job creation and opportunity, and STEM education.
ASTRO Mid-Atlantic
ASTRO conceived the Hypersonic Production Accelerator Facility (HPAF) at the direction of DARPA; today it is working with its partners to implement this vision, integrating state-of-the-art metallic additive manufacturing (AM) with key aspects of the supply chain to fine-tune design, build, and test capabilities with government and industry partners. ASTRO is advising the Southwest Research Institute on its implementation of the HPAF concept, working with industry partners to integrate AM into key supply chains.
ASTRO Midwest
ASTRO supports the U.S. Army’s process development for novel additive manufacturing, including the world’s largest metal 3D printer located at Rock Island Arsenal. ASTRO leads an OTA contract-vehicle to support applied research, material/process qualification, and prototyping of large scale parts. We also run a unique characterization and metrology laboratory, tailored to help evaluate ultra-large scale production parts.
Recent News
September 2026
ASTRO Heads to ICAM 2026! ✈️ In our ICAM preview: Reliable In-Situ Flaw Detection of Thin-Walled Lattice Structures AFSD: The Process-Microstructure-Property Connection Bent Out of Shape: Perspectives on State-of-the-Art Distortion Prediction and Compensation...
August 2026
In our August recap: Tech Showcase ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action ASTRO Spotlight Upcoming Events 2nd Annual ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech Showcase ⚙️ ASTRO America and Florida State University’s InSPIRE hosted the 2nd Annual ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech Showcase on August 12 at the...
July 2026
August 7, 2026 Greetings from ASTRO America! 👋🏼 In our July recap: Tech Showcase Sneak Peek ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action Upcoming Events Tech Showcase Sneak Peek 👀 ASTRO America and FSU InSPIRE are just days away from hosting the 2nd Annual ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech...
June 2026
Greetings from ASTRO! In our June edition: Q&A: Jacob Swanson Upcoming Events Q&A: Jacob Swanson Deputy General Manager, ASTRO Midwest As ASTRO Midwest expands its work in advanced manufacturing for Army aviation and missile applications, Jacob Swanson is...
May 2026 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO America! 👋🏼 In our May recap: ASTRO in the News ASTRO in Action Upcoming Events ASTRO in the News 📰 New coverage from The Guam Daily Post takes a deep look at ASTRO’s GAMMA initiative and why building advanced manufacturing capability in Guam is...
April 2026 Newsletter
Greetings from ASTRO America! 👋🏼 -------- In our April recap: RAPID + TCT 2026 Recap ASTRO in Action ASTRO in the News ASTRO Updates Upcoming Events RAPID + TCT 2026: Highlighting Forward-Deployed Readiness and Metal AM Quality Earlier this month, ASTRO America...