John Wilczynski
Executive Director
America Makes
As the Executive Director of America Makes, John is responsible for the leadership and strategic vision of the Institute. Through his national outreach, sustainment efforts, and management of membership and stakeholders, he drives the mission and vision for the nation’s leading public-private partnership for additive manufacturing (AM) technology and education. In 2009, John joined the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and, in 2012, transitioned to the America Makes program, which is driven by NCDMM. He continues to play an instrumental role in the amplification of the additive manufacturing industry.
Prior to his appointment as Executive Director in 2019, he served as the America Makes Technology Director for five years. During this time, he led the facilitation of the National Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Roadmap, the development of an Intellectual Property (IP) Management Plan, the execution of the Project Call Process for Agency-Driven and Cooperative Agreement-Driven project solicitations, and program management of the America Makes project portfolio. He has a demonstrated history of working in the automotive, defense, and aerospace industries.
John has a long-standing background in mechanical engineering and is highly skilled in operations management, industrial engineering, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement processes. Previously, he was an auditor and quality manager for the global manufacturing system at General Motors.
Who We Are
We are the nation’s leading public-private partnership for additive manufacturing technology and education.
What is additive manufacturing?
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a process of creating three-dimensional objects by building them one layer at a time. It starts with a digital design that is sliced into thin layers, and then a 3D printer builds the object by depositing or solidifying material. This allows for the creation of complex and intricate shapes that may be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods. This technology is revolutionizing various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and more. The AM industry is constantly evolving — pushing the boundaries of innovation and what is possible!
Working together for competitive advancement.
America Makes members from industry, academia, government, workforce and economic development organizations, work together to accelerate the adoption of AM and the nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness.
Founded in 2012 as the Department of Defense’s national manufacturing innovation institute for AM and first of the Manufacturing USA network, America Makes is based in Youngstown, Ohio, and managed by the not-for-profit National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM).
Our Mission
To accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing by convening, coordinating, and catalyzing the AM industry to help advance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and security.
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America Makes at RAPID + TCT 2024
Booth 2939
America Makes is the nation’s leading public-private partnership for additive manufacturing (AM) technology and education. America Makes members from industry, academia, government, workforce and economic development organizations, work together to accelerate the adoption of AM and the nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness. Founded in 2012 as the Department of Defense’s national manufacturing innovation institute for AM and first of the Manufacturing USA network, America Makes is based in Youngstown, Ohio and managed by the not-for-profit National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM). Visit americamakes.us to learn more.
- Industry partner
- Panel Presentation Wednesday, June 25, 2:30 PM
- National Defense Industrial Strategy: Additive Enabled Supply Chains at Speed and Scale