Paramus, NJ – June 27, 2025 – Curtiss-Wright’s Surface Technologies division today announced that its IMR Test Labs business, a leading provider of materials testing services, has joined America Makes, the nation’s leading public-private partnership for Additive Manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing innovation and technology.
As a trusted expert in powder characterization and fatigue testing for additive manufacturing materials, IMR Test Labs brings a wealth of technical knowledge and state-of-the-art laboratory capabilities to the America Makes network. The company supports customers across the aerospace, defense, energy, and medical industries in verifying the performance and quality of additive manufacturing components.
“Joining America Makes is a strategic step that aligns with our mission to support the advancement and adoption of additive manufacturing technologies,” said Ray Lupoc, Vice President and General Manager, Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies division. “We’re excited to collaborate with industry leaders and government partners to help set standards and drive innovation in materials testing for AM.”
IMR Test Labs’ expertise includes evaluating the mechanical performance and integrity of metal powders and printed parts, supporting both R&D efforts and production qualification. IMR Test Labs benefits from a broad portfolio of surface enhancement and materials engineering solutions that complement the AM value chain.
America Makes, managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), serves as the national accelerator for additive manufacturing. Its membership includes manufacturers, academic institutions, national labs, and government agencies committed to transforming manufacturing in the United States.
With this partnership, IMR Test Labs is poised to contribute to critical initiatives and foster advancements that will shape the future of additive manufacturing.
About IMR Test Labs
IMR Test Labs, a business of Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies, is an independent, accredited materials testing lab that provides advanced analytical services with a focus mechanical, metallurgical, fatigue, and chemical analysis. With ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap accreditations, IMR provides quality assurance, failure analysis, and research support to manufacturers worldwide. For more information, visit www.imrtest.com
About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions, and services mainly to Aerospace & Defense markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding Commercial Power, Process, and Industrial markets. We leverage a workforce of approximately 8,900 highly skilled employees who develop, design, and build what we believe are the best-engineered solutions for the markets we serve. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing innovative solutions through trusted customer relationships. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com
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