America Makes TRX Hosted by Northrop Grumman

America Makes is the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute. As the national accelerator for additive manufacturing (AM), America Makes is the nation’s leading and collaborative partner in AM and 3DP technology research, discovery, creation, and innovation. Structured as a public-private partnership with member organizations from industry, academia, government, non-government agencies, and workforce and economic development resources, we are working together to innovate and accelerate AM to increase our nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, America Makes is the first Institute within the Manufacturing USA infrastructure and is driven by theNational Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM)For more information about America Makes, visithttp://americamakes.us.

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Join us at the America Makes Technical Review and Exchange (TRX) Hosted by Northrop Grumman, October 27 - 29, 2026.

Space Park / Northrop Grumman Aerospace Presentation Center

<h2>What is TRX?</h2>TRX showcases the ongoing and successful America Makes projects portfolio by sharing the research and development of AM within our contracted project efforts. TRX allows the opportunity for members/partners to host the event platform to increase awareness within their region and ecosystem by inviting keynote speakers, their network, partners, and stakeholders. This platform showcases the abilities and efforts of America Makes to effectively collaborate, catalyze and convene the AM ecosystem.<h2>Who Should Attend?</h2>Members and Non-members are welcome! Individuals from industry, academia, government, and economic development agencies are encouraged to attend.

<h2>Important Requirements:</h2>Note: <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-126" title="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-126" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Per CFR126</a>., citizens of the following countries will NOT be allowed to participate in this event: Afghanistan, Belarus, Burma, Central African Repulic, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Registration from these countries will be canceled. Non-Government Attendees (Including Contractors)Note: All non-government attendees (including contractors) are required to have a government Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Logistics Information Service certified DD Form 2345 to attend the event.America Makes will audit Certification Numbers using the JCP/DLA Database. To determine if your employer already has a certification on file that extends to all employees at your location, visit <a href="https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/" title="https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/</a> or call the Joint Certification Office at 1-800-352-3572. Every location of a company MUST have its own certification.Registration for TRX is considered pending until participants submit a digital hard copy of their DD Form 2345 to America Makes. The participant is responsible for emailing their employer’s form to info@americamakes.us.Additionally, all attendees must be a U.S. Person. This is defined as a U.S. Citizen, Dual U.S. Citizen, or a Green Card Holder. Temporary Visas are not permitted. Government AttendeesAll U.S. active duty military personnel and Government Civilian Employees are exempt from these certification requirements but must show proper identification at registration check-in (Government ID preferred).Photo identification is REQUIRED for all participants.

<h2>Location &amp; Hotel Accommodations:</h2> Event Location:Northrop Grumman Aerospace Presentation Center1 Space Park Dr.Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Nearby Hotels: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxrbgi-hilton-garden-inn-los-angeles-redondo-beach/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-GI-LAXRBGI" title="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxrbgi-hilton-garden-inn-los-angeles-redondo-beach/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-GI-LAXRBGI" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles/Redondo Beach</a>2410 Marine AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278310.727.9999 <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/laxdb-residence-inn-los-angeles-redondo-beach/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0" title="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/laxdb-residence-inn-los-angeles-redondo-beach/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles Redondo Beach</a>2420 Marine AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278310.725.0108 <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxrehw-homewood-suites-los-angeles-redondo-beach/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HG-LAXREHW" title="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxrehw-homewood-suites-los-angeles-redondo-beach/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HG-LAXREHW" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Redondo Beach</a>2430 Marine AveRedondo Beach, CA 90278310.536.1209

<h2>Cancellations, Refunds, No-Shows, and Substitutes:</h2>Written cancellation notice must be received before COB on Friday, October 9, 2026, to qualify for a refund (Please email Zach Smith). All cancellations are assessed a processing fee of $75. Cancellations received after this date, as well as attendee “no-shows” are ineligible for a refund. Registrants unable to attend the event can send a substitute in their place without transfer or cancellation fees. Please notify us with substitution requests before Oct. 9. Cancellations received after Friday, October 9, 2026, and attendee “No-Shows” are ineligible for a refund.

<h2>Event Contact:</h2>For questions about registration or other event information, please email Zach.Smith@ncdmm.org.

<h2>Media Consent:</h2>America Makes/NCDMM periodically prints and creates multimedia marketing materials related to our events and programs. In some cases, the materials contain photos or videos of participants. By registering for our events, you and your company consent to the use of any images for marketing and public communication purposes, without compensation. In addition to this, we may share your name, job title, and company in the form of an 'attendee list' for distribution.

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